The Film Acting Industry for Aspiring Young Actors

Are you ready for the red carpet? 

In this exciting flex course about acting in Hollywood, learn about the filming industry and get equipped to actually land real acting roles for TV and movies! 

This is a flex class, which means you take it in your own time and post your thoughts for others to see here in the classroom. 
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WEEK ONE: WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD 
 
Monday - Thursday 
Learn the basics of how the film industry in America is set up and acting related terms. Begin to understand how you fit into Hollywood as an actor or actress. Explore your hopes and dreams for your acting career as you establish goals for what you want to accomplish.

Watch the following videos from the teacher which include teaching, terminology, story-telling, all paired with video footage and graphics. 
- Introduction (2 mins)
- The Industry (3 mins)
- The Talent (2 mins)
- The Guilds (5 mins)
- Setting Goals (3 mins)

Friday
Complete the setting goals activity in the student workbook (download) and complete a fun group game on Kahoot!
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WEEK TWO: AGENTS, AUDITIONS & BOOKINGS
 
Monday - Thursday 
Discover what an acting agent is and learn about creating a great headshot, starting your acting resume and filming / editing a demo reel. Learn how the agent helps get you acting jobs. Explore what people get paid for various roles and the fees taken by the agent. 

Learn about the process of auditioning for roles in Hollywood. We'll cover what happens on audition day, and you'll learn how to prepare for your auditions. We'll talk about what to wear, how to practice a script, how to work with the client, and how to be in constant learning mode even if you don't get the role.

Watch the following videos from the teacher which include teaching, terminology, story-telling, all paired with video footage and graphics. 

- Agents & Fees (3 mins) 
- Headshots (3 mins)
- Demo Reels (2 mins) 
- Getting an Agent (3 mins)
- Casting Calls (4 mins)
- Audition Prep & Auditions (5 mins)
- Callbacks (2 mins)

Friday
Complete the two related activities in the student workbook (download) and complete a group quiz on Kahoot (link and password will be provided)!
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WEEK THREE: BEING ON A FILM SET
 
Monday - Thursday 
Learn what it will be like your first day on set! We'll talk about call times, actor trailers, hair and makeup, costuming, craft service and other things you'll need to know. Explore some of the key people on a film shoot such as producers, directors, script managers, costume designers, etc. Learn how to behave professionally while filming.

Watch the following videos from the teacher which include teaching, terminology, story-telling, all paired with video footage and graphics. 
- Call Time (2 mins)
- Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe (3 mins)
- Who’s Who on Set (3 mins) 
- Being Professional on Set (2 mins)

Friday
Complete the two activities in the student workbook (download) and add your headshot to our group Headshot Wall on Padlet (link and password will be provided). Compliment others on their new headshots while you're there! 
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WEEK FOUR: TIPS FOR FILM ACTING
 
Monday - Thursday 
Learn tips for acting on film and explore how it's different from acting on stage. Discover how to take direction from the production team, use a clapper, and how to reshoot scenes. Explore a variety of phrases you will hear on set, such as: "roll sound", "pick-up", "back to one", and "that's a wrap." Work on responding to hand signals the film crew gives while shooting.

Watch the following videos from the teacher which include teaching, terminology, story-telling, all paired with video footage and graphics. 
- Taking Direction 
- Phrases & Signals
- Your “Energy” on Set 
- Collaborating with others
- Networking in Hollywood
- Your Acting Career

Friday
Complete the activity in the student workbook (download) and add a recorded monologue on our group wall on Padlet (link and password will be provided). 
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