CTORA ACADEMY PRESENTS:

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA – LEVEL 1

Introduction

In this 5-week program tailored to students of CTORA ACADEMY, Gillian has created a
program to transition the younger stage performer from live theatrical events to performances
that work for the smaller, more subtle lens of a camera. Students will learn how to do more with
less, be themselves on camera, understand technique and terms such as eyeline and slating, improve
and audition preparedness. Culminating in an audition tape for parents & prospective agents to get
an impression of range and skill level, this class promises to be fun, informative and inspiring. Classes
are small-group formatted to ensure all students get ample time in front of the camera.

Week 1

• Teacher introduction
• Warm-up
• Student Introduction improv on camera
• Discussion on the differences between stage and film acting
• **At end of class, students will be asked to prepare a thirty-second to one-minute
monologue of a real-life experience they’ve had, for presentation in week two

Week 2

• Warm-up
• Students to perform monologue on camera
• Continued examples showing the difference between stage and film acting including eye
line, closeup, medium and long shots and blocking

Week 3

• Warm-up
• Students will receive a two-person scene. This scene will feature only one student on
camera at a time, with the other reading off camera. Each student will be given time on
camera. Students will be asked to memorize scene by week 4
• Learning how to break down a scene is essential to creating a believable, authentic
audition. We’ll discuss the who, what, where, when and why of a scene.
• Revisit monologue on camera
 CTORA ACADEMY PRESENTS:
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA – LEVEL 1

Week 4

• Warm-up
• Working on set: a discussion about what it’s like to work on set including set- etiquette
and professionalism
• Rehearsing 2-person scene on camera with feedback

Week 5

• Warm-up
• Students will perform their scene on camera
• Special Guest, Vancouver agent Pamela Wise will be our guest as you perform a short
improv and your monologue on camera
• Pamela will discuss commercial auditioning, how to get an agent, and the current
commercial/film/tv environment in Vancouver, and other industry information

Gillian Hurtig is commercial/film and tv actor and coach who lives in Vancouver. She has booked
over 50 national and international commercials, and starred in various tv shows and movies.

Pamela Wise is a film industry local legend with a 30-year career as a talent agent & brand
mentor to creatives in both acting & business communities. Learn more PamelaWise.com