Directing Actors – Natural Performances for Independent Film

How to work with Actors to achieve the most believable performance for your independent film

Created by: Fred Zara
Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Editor, Actor

What Will I Learn?

• Students will gain a better understanding of how best to communicate and work with actors.
• Students will learn how to collaborate better with their actors to help them achieve more believable performances on film.
• Students will learn the language of actors to help guide their performance.
• Students will also learn what things to steer clear of that could hinder an actor's performance.

Requirements

• No prerequisites

Target audience

• Independent filmmakers who wish to have a better working relationship with their actors.
• Film directors who may struggle to communicate with actors.
• Directors that wish for more believable and natural performances from their actors.