3-Week Acting Summer Camp for Teens

Program DescriptionCamp Name: 3-Week Acting for Film Camp for Teens

The 3-Week Acting for Film Program is an immersive course designed to deepen students’ understanding of the art of acting for the screen. Over the course of three weeks, students will refine their skills, develop their craft, and gain valuable on-camera experience through intense scene study, character development, and practical techniques. With more time to explore and perfect their acting abilities, this program goes beyond introductory training to provide a nuanced understanding of the demands and techniques specific to film acting.

Core Subjects

Students will engage in the following core subjects throughout the program:

• Monologue: Students will work on an assigned monologue, working closely with their instructor to perfect their delivery, physicality, and emotional connection to the material. The monologue will be filmed and edited by professionals, providing students with a high-quality version for their portfolio.

• Acting for Film: With a focus on the subtlety and specificity of film acting, students will learn to adjust their performances based on shot size, camera movement, and continuity. They will also practice maintaining emotional authenticity while shooting scenes out of sequence.

• Scene Study: This class builds on the fundamentals of acting through an in-depth study of scripted scenes. Students will analyze their scenes, explore character relationships, and refine their performances, much like the professional process of preparing for a role in a film or television production before collaborating with a director to shape their final performance.

• Audition Technique: Students will be introduced to on-camera auditioning, cold reading skills, and the preparation techniques necessary for success in professional film and television auditions, while also gaining experience in making quick adjustments based on feedback from their instructor, just as a casting director would in a real audition.

• Voice & Movement: This course helps students develop physical and vocal freedom, ensuring they can fully embody their characters and deliver performances that are both expressive and natural.

• Improvisation: In this dynamic, engaging, and fun class, students will develop their improvisational skills, learning how to trust their instincts and embrace spontaneity on set. Improvisation helps students hone their ability to think quickly, respond to their fellow actors, and stay present in every scene.

• The Business of Acting: Students will explore the professional side of acting, learning about self-marketing, headshots, resumes, and securing auditions and representation. Taught by active industry professionals, this course provides real-world insights into networking, audition strategies, and building a successful acting career.