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On‑Camera Acting Masterclass with Eric Reis New dates November & December 2025 | 3×2 days | In Berlin (in‑person) ‑ Eric’s courses are tailored to experienced professionals looking to improve their skills, and trained actors transitioning into film and TV. They are designed to address the paradox that puzzles actors at all levels: that being a good actor doesn’t necessarily make you a busy actor or land you better roles. The issue is that most actor training focuses on the ability to transform the words on the page into a character with a rich and deep emotional life. All of that is extremely important. But without a clear understanding of how the camera works and the specific demands of on‑camera work, it is ultimately ineffective. [read more…] |
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3‑Week Acting Intensive Program with Matthias Schott 8 to 21 December, 2025 + 5 to 11 January, 2026 | In Berlin (in‑person) ‑ How does one become a professional actor? According to Jean Benedetti, the process divides into two categories: 1. The inner creative process. 2. The guidelines and means that shape our outer expression. The goal of our acting program is to cultivate the body and responsiveness and enable access to the subconscious to promote spontaneity in performance. Through improvisation exercises aimed at better knowing your physical and emotional self, you will achieve a deep connection with the characters you portray. [read more…] |
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DREAM SCENE – SCENE WORK with Amanda Lovejoy Street Dream Work – Pieces of the dreams – Writing, Casting and Workshopping – Scenes born from the material and dynamics and feelings that emerged from the Dream Work. In this 5‑day intensive we will create a strong and supportive environment as we explore a single dream in the body, with the group, and then turn toward bringing what we found into a scene that will be written, cast, acted and directed – all by you. In doing this we will explore how to implement the tools of Dream Work into the act of making. [read more…]
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Stella Adler Technique with Milton Justice 14 to 19 April, 2025 | In Berlin (in‑person) ‑ Through her work with Stanislavski, Stella Adler developed a decisive and famous method of actor training. She coached renowned actors like Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro. Her exercises demonstrate the accessible fundamentals of approaching a play and a script. From decoding the core idea of the text to exploring character, action, circumstances, and background, each exercise guides the actor experientially through the process of developing a role. Milton Justice: As an acting teacher and director, he has had the privilege of coaching, teaching, and directing a variety of actors, including Mark Ruffalo, Margo Martindale, Sean Astin, Kyra Sedgwick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Carmack, Chris Messina, Maura Tierney and Patrick Stewart. [read more…] |
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On‑Camera Acting Masterclass with Eric Reis 2025 | 2 × 2 days | In Berlin (in‑person) |
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