That's right, we have a new success story! One of our students, Tariq Amawi, who has been studying with us for a few months, just landed a role in a major TV series, where he will be portraying an Arabian warrior. In classes, we not only work on our acting skills, but also learn how to market ourselves as actors and actually book the job. This is what Tariq has to say about his acting journey so far: "First I attended the 'How to Play The Villain' course taught by Mahesh Jadu who plays Vilgefortz in The Witcher. That was incredible. I learned so so much in such a short space of time and made heaps of notes that will forever change how I approach any script. We recorded a showreel shot by pro

In recent years, the casting process has changed quite a bit, which means actors are not always required to do in-person auditions. This is the era of self-tapes that comes with a lot of advantages and gives both actors and casting directors more flexibility. In our classes, we do a lot of self-tapes, either for practice or for actual auditions. We are happy to say that many of our students have been booking roles in TV series! Are you next? You only have one chance to make a first impression, and while self-tapes are more convenient, you still have to do your absolute best if you want to book that role. Here are a few tips on what to look out for: 1. Background, lighting and sound Have a pl

Exciting times for all film lovers and filmmakers - after the Golden Globes and with the Oscars just around the corner! The official list of nominees has just been announced a few days ago and we are thrilled to see so many quality productions! The Oscars aka the Academy Awards is the most awaited and most prestigious award ceremony in the entire film industry. Did you know that the first Academy Awards ceremony took place in 1929 and was first televised in 1953? Have you ever wondered what's the difference between the Golden Globes and the Oscars? For starters The Golden Globes praise both TV and film, whilst The Academy Awards focus on film only. The voting process is different between the

Do you have what it takes? Do you possess the qualities required to be a great actor? We collected a few points to give you some guidance on what really makes the best the best. Highly Imaginative: this is a very important trait to have as an actor. Being imaginative goes hand in hand with being empathetic as well, and being able to put yourself in other people's shoes. Having a wild and vivid imagination is needed to plant yourself in alternate realities, building a character and creating a backstory. Understanding human behavior: psychology is an essential part of acting. You need to read between the lines, to know your character's motives and pain points, as well as not being afraid to fa

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the Holidays and are now ready for 2020. And now let’s be honest. For how long have you been putting off reaching for your biggest dreams? You know, those excuses we tend to come up with: it’s not the right time, I have other priorities, it does not make sense, I am too old, I am too young, I am not good enough ...and so forth. You may realise that voice in your head has been talking you out of taking action for way too long. There are so many people who wait for 5-10 years before they gather up the courage to start their acting journey. Their only regret? I wish I had started earlier! Even though, it’s better late than never. That being said - the time is