Step into the Actor’s Shoes: A Three-Day Masterclass in Directing, Screenwriting, and Actor Collaboration
This masterclass is your chance to dive into the world of acting to become a more skilled, nuanced writer and director. Discover what it takes to create scenes that resonate with life and performances that stay with your audience
This immersive masterclass invites directors, writers and producers to experience acting firsthand, performing short scenes to understand the actor’s craft. By stepping into the actor’s role, participants gain empathy and insight into bringing characters to life on stage and screen. The masterclass focuses on writing for actors, directing with sensitivity, and creating authentic performances that resonate.
Program:
1. Writing for Actors: Bringing Scripts to Life
Creating Authentic Characters:
Dive into character creation with exercises that shape multidimensional roles for actors to inhabit fully.
Crafting Scene and Dialogue:
Enhance your ability to write dialogue that actors can bring to life with rhythm, subtext, and emotional depth.
Script Workshop and Scene Readings:
Present and refine scenes through live readings, gaining insight into how actors interpret your writin
2. Directing Actors: Guiding and Shaping Performance
Building Trust and Collaboration:
Explore techniques for fostering a supportive director-actor relationship that invites creativity.
Experiencing the Actor’s Process:
Step into a role yourself, performing scenes to better understand the actor’s craft.
Practical Scene Work:
Direct a short scene with peers, focusing on spontaneity and allowing performances to evolve naturally.
3. From Script to Screen: Centering Performance in Storytellin
Pre-Production with Performance in Mind:
Learn rehearsal techniques, scene breakdowns, and camera planning to support authentic performances.
Filming for Performance:
Direct and film a short scene, capturing the rhythm and emotion of your story on screen.
Reflection and Industry Insights:
Conclude with guidance on building a career through collaborative, empathetic storytelling.
What will you learn?
This Masterclass is designed to equip you with the essential tools to not only write and direct, but also to forge a deeper connection with actors and their craft.
By immersing yourself in this process, you’ll elevate your writing and directing skills to new heights. Over three days of creative freedom, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, challenge your artistic boundaries, and push your craft forward.
You’ll leave with a clearer, stronger understanding of how to develop dynamic characters, direct authentic performances, and bring your stories to life on screen with confidence and precision.
Who should attend?
This Masterclass is perfect for directors, writers and creative professionals looking to deepen their understanding of character development, directing actors, and storytelling. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or an experienced storyteller, this course is for anyone eager to elevate their craft and create more authentic, compelling performances on screen.
It’s ideal for those who want to:
· Strengthen their connection with actors and understand the nuances of their craft
· Push the boundaries of their writing and directing skills
· Gain practical experience in both writing for performance and directing.
· Learn how to craft multidimensional characters and emotionally rich scenes
· Enhance their ability to collaborate with actors in a creative and supportive environment
If you're passionate about bringing stories to life through deep, meaningful collaboration, and you're ready to challenge yourself and grow as a filmmaker, director, writer, or creative producer, this Masterclass is for you
Application process
Send a short motivation with a few words about yourself as a film professional to efteruddannelsen@filmskolen.dk no later than the 17th March.
