*NEW * On Camera Scene Study

(In Person Classes)

Hone in on Your Emotions and Listening with this Ongoing Course

Students learn script analysis techniques, emotional prep, blocking, business, story analysis, and use of voice through dialogue exercises to help learn how to breakdown scenes on their own and achieve a higher level of believability in their acting.

Classes involve being assigned a scene partner and working together to learn and develop a scene over a period of four weeks with instructor focusing on different aspects of the scene in providing valuable feedback.

In the 4th week, the scene is shot for feedback about adjustments that need to be made when putting it on camera with regard to working with lighting, camera angles and close ups.

The same process is then repeated again over the next four week and, at the end of 8th week, students shoot a demo clip.

Students looking to take part in the classes must attend regularly and be well prepared for each class. Dedication and previous on camera training is required.

Instructor: Simon Longmore is an award winning actor and writer who has taught over 10,000 actors. His acting pursuits have landed him roles on shows such as Arrow, Haters Back Off, Hell On Wheels, Motive, while his most recent venture saw him write and star in the short film, “Not Your Average Bear” . The film has gone on to win numerous festival awards such as Los Angeles Actor Award for “Best Performance of the Fest” and “Best Dark Comedy”; Los Angeles Film Awards “Best Dark Comedy”; Venice Film Festival “Best Actor” and “Best International Comedy”; New York International Film Awards “Best Short Film” and Independent Shorts Award for “Best Actor” and “Best Original Story.”

NEXT Start Date:  Mondays, May 10th – July 5th, 2021

(no class May 24th)

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm 

Course Duration: 8 weeks

Course Fee: $440.00 + tax (CDN)

NEXT Start Date:  Fridays, April 16th – June 4th, 2021

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm 

Course Duration: 8 weeks

Course Fee: $440.00 + tax (CDN)

Registration Information

• No Application Fee is required
• Applicants must be 17 years or older
• Must have previously completed a Certificate or Diploma program at VADA (or completion of a comparable program, deemed so by VADA’s Artistic Director).

Note: “Comparable programs of study” will be considered provided there are a minimum of 3 months of full time study in the areas of performing arts. Proof of this study will be evidenced by one of Certificate, Diploma, or Degree, copies of which will be placed in the prospective student’s file.

Admissions Interview

Full Tuition Payment (or 30% deposit to hold your seat, with full payment due upon first day of class)

Applicants may apply online or in person (please contact the school to book an appointment if applying in person).

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