G7 ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION BEGINNERS LEVEL 2017

WHERE TALENT MEETS OPPORTUNITY ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION BEGINNERS LEVEL

This is a new exciting, dynamic and practical evening short course designed for adults who are passionate and have an interest in developing their screen acting WHERE, WHEN AND WHO skills. Venue 01zero-one This short course will inspire and motivate you and build your confidence in acting. Hopkins street, London W1F 0HS You will learn how to develop a character, how to approach a script and screen techniques in a supportive and creative environment. Throughout the course you will receive immediate critical reflective feedback. Dates

JanuaryFULLY FebruaryFULLY FULLYMarch April May June Further screen acting training is encouraged at intermediate and advanced levels BOOKED2017 BOOKED2017 BOOKED2017 2017 2017 2017 for those wanting to pursue an acting career. July August September October November December 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Time The course is suitable for adults with some This course is open to anyone who is 6.30pm – 9.30pm (Registration at 6pm) or no experience in acting who wish to: interested in acting for camera. There is no audition and you do not require previous Tutor • Gain a better understanding of acting for acting experience but a willingness to learn, Ben Cogan (Casting Director, credits include camera work hard and engage fully in the creative Casualty and Doctors). Please click on process. We ask that students be respectful BIOG and on the IMDb page • Develop and enhance their technical and and excellent team players. to see credits. creative performance skills The course would particularly benefit • Learn about the casting / audition process people wishing to: and what casting directors are looking for SPECIAL • Get into the world of acting with no • Pursue acting as a career as this course experience or build on or refresh previous OFFER: is an excellent introduction into acting for acting for screen experience Film & Television • Take this as a pathway towards or as 1 Instalment: At the end of each session students will an alternative to full-time training, further £550 have the opportunity to celebrate their training is encouraged at intermediate achievements and network over drinks in and advanced levels 2 Instalments: Soho! £300 Make the transition from acting for theatre to acting on screen. 3 Instalments: £210 Please note: Payments are to be made in full before the course starts. Payments are non refundable. COURSE OUTLINE Week 3 – Monologues & Scene Study Week 5 – The Audition Each student will be provided with two Each student will be asked to choose one Week 1 – Introduction scenes to prepare in advance for this session. of the two scenes that they performed in A warm welcome from Medina Ajikawo These scenes are selected material that Week 3 and will perform it in a studio as a (CEO, GLOBAL7) and Ben Cogan (Casting shows the students strengths, individuality mock audition. In the studio we use up to Director) with an outline of the course and and casting type. date digital HD equipment and work with a its objectives and ambitions. Students professional cameraman. will be able to introduce themselves and Topics to be covered include learning about learn from each other through discussions, shot sizes, camera techniques - understand The mock audition will consist of a brief improvisation and working together on eye lines, continuity, hitting your ‘mark’ chat about either the scene, characters a selection of scenes. Students will learn and different techniques used for the actor or student, then a first read with notes about improvisation, body language to become ‘in the moment’ (Stanislavski, / direction given and then a recorded awareness and vocal quality. Method). You will learn to develop a truthful performance. emotional connection that can be seen on For this course to thrive and fully serve the camera. Students will be able to watch on screen the needs of its students, it is essential that it mock auditions in the main rehearsal room is set in a trusted, respected, encouraging Before performing each scene, there will be as it’s taking place before their own mock and creative environment. The intention of rehearsal time with the students they would audition. In addition students will also be able this session is to establish such a foundation. have been paired with and a chance to ask to read-through and rehearse the selected any questions that they may have. scenes to be filmed in Weeks 6, 7 & 8.

Week 2 – Working with Special Guest Each scene will be performed in front of the Week 6, 7 & 8 – Filmed Scenes Diana Patrick (Director at Coronation group, then given notes / direction before With their assigned partner, students will be Street). Please note each term Special being performed again. The session will filmed performing the selected scenes in Guest Directors are likely to change. close with a group discussion and feedback. the studio. This highly informative exercise will provide students with an invaluable What is the #1 secret to the Actor / Director Week 4 – Voice & Speech (Accent / Dialect) insight of what to expect on set. Relationship? TRUST! Accent and Dialect with GLOBAL7 will introduce you to the tools you need You will develop an understanding of the Actors begin by trusting the director with to successfully act in RP (Received more technical aspects of shooting a scene, their vision as they trust you with being Pronunciation) and general American. whilst maintaining a focus on acting. You able to deliver a great and meaningful You will learn how to use your muscular will be working to direction and deepening performance. vocal quality with confidence. You will your understanding of script analysis. be introduced to the the main vowel and Remember, to find a character you are consonant sounds and accurate speech You can produce a showreel as part of this playing, actors must research the world and intonation patterns of RP and standard course. A showreel is optional and will that the characters live in and surrender American accents, considered to be attract additional costs. completely to feelings and impulses. A important accents for any actor. You will good director understands an actor’s also develop powerful communication and The scenes will then be edited and graded vulnerability and creates a safe creative public speaking skills.. and be suitable for use as a showreel or space for them to be in the moment and added to an existing one. deliver a truthful performance. As with the mock auditions from week 5, You will have the wonderful opportunity to students will be able to watch the filming work on scenes with a professional director. in the rehearsal room, before their own scene. In addition students will also be able to read-through and rehearse the selected scenes for week 9. COURSE OUTLINE (continue) Week 10 – Professional Actor(s) OUR TEAM In-house presentation on scenes and self Week 9 – Self-Tapes tapes. The opportunity to reflect on the O wner: It is now increasingly common that actors course as a group and celebrate your Medina Ajikawo, CEO, GLOBAL7, Actress are asked to self-tape. Sometimes you are achievements. Business development / how www.global7casting.com not available to audition, by self-taping you to grow your business as an actor will be do not miss out on great opportunities, this discussed with professional actors. Tutors: is why it’s important to get it right. In much the same way that a good showreel can get During the course Ben Cogan, Casting Director you in the door, the same is true for self- http://m.imdb.com/name/nm1431323/ tapes. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing as there will be physical work Joel Trill, Actor When you are preparing for a face-to-face involved. Please do not eat food during the http://m.imdb.com/name/nm1528633/ audition, self-taping can also help. There’s session, water and soft drinks will be provided. no better way for you to see your own Special Guests have included: audition technique than to watch it back, to When scripts are made available prior please reflect on what works and work on areas for come prepared with printed sides and the Gary Smith, Film Producer development. willingness to engage fully in the creative http://m.imdb.com/name/nm2048262/ process in order to get the best out of the You will learn what kind of camera to use, session. Nik Powell, Director, National Film & where to shoot, lighting and how to frame. Television School You will also learn how to prepare for your Students should also bring a pad and pen to https://nfts.co.uk/who-we-are/director audition and slate to camera so you will get make notes during sessions. an opportunity to film yourselves! We will Diana Patrick, Television Director also cover format requests such as Vimeo, http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0665840/ WeTransfer and what casting directors prefer when sending in self-tapes. Mike Cocker, Television Director http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0168314/

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David Ajala, Actor http://m.imdb.com/name/nm2916966/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long does the course last? What happens when I turn up at the 1 evening a week (6.30pm - 9.30pm) for 10 Acting for Film & Television course? What is G7? weeks, each session is 3 hours. You will be welcomed by Medina from GLOBAL7 was created by Medina Ajikawo G7 and refreshments provided. It is very (Actress) and is a new vibrant dynamic Do I need to be a member of Spotlight? important that we start on time to get the agency representing talented versatile G7 believe that Spotlight membership is best out of the sessions. Actors from across the globe for Film, very important for an actor. However if you ​ Television, Theatre, Commercials, Voice- do not have membership G7 encourage Overs, Radio, Stills Photography and actors to attend the course where you will What happens after the event? Corporate Engagements. G7 recognise learn why membership is important. Casting Directors may provide further the challenges that actors face and has feedback, you are also encouraged to set about building a powerful community provide feedback on your experience. of actors by running Casting Director What happens when I pay? workshops and now Acting for Film & When payment is received you will be sent Please respect that once the course has ended Television short course. The aim is to inspire a receipt and confirmation of your booking the Casting Director has finished working. If and empower actors by further developing within 2 working days. you would like to know more about follow- the actors craft and business approach to ups after the course, please feel free to ask their acting careers where the prospects of Please note that if you do not receive a that question in the Q&A. Places are limited, getting great acting work is achievable and receipt it is the students responsibility to ensure a place, hurry and confirm your sustainable. to make contact with G7 to confirm the booking. booking. Why are we called GLOBAL7? We look forward to seeing you talented actors To empower and encourage the actor There will be a processing charge added to at the Acting for Film & Television course. to see their acting career from a global the price of the course. perspective. G7 are committed to inclusion and prides itself with representing actors from rich cultural backgrounds. 7 is a lucky When an actor gets cold feet? number and G7 believes in creating your Make contact with G7, were here to support own luck globally and sharing the luck with you. others. We promote ‘Where Talent Meets Opportunity’, ‘Together Everyone Achieves What are actors expected to provide? More’ (TEAM). Both the link to your Spotlight page and view PIN or a CV and head shot (do not worry if you do not have any of these). What events do you hold? Please also ensure we have your correct G7 facilitate casting director workshops. contact details. We are now running the Acting for Film and Television short course. The course is sold out, what should I do? Who can attend? The Acting for Film & Television course is Actors (and those represented by other highly sought after. G7 will hold regular agents) who love and are passionate about short courses so if you miss one you can their craft and career. Actors irrespective of always book another course. Continue to what stage they are at in their careers are check website for updates at: encouraged to attend. www.global7casting.com

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