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DIRECTORS RETREAT: November 8, 9, 10, 2002
On-Set Communication & Working with Actors
DESCRIPTION OF OUR NEXT DIRECTORS RETREAT
6 Directors, 12 Actors, a gorgeous waterfront location, plenty of fabulous
food... all set the stage
for this weekend intensive retreat of skill building, learning new ways of working,
sharing experiences,
gaining valuable on-set communication skills and making new friends. We had
an incredible weekend.
Director Eric Escobar, with actors Lynn McRee, Diane Dicosola.
Director Jason Wolos reviews footage with workshop director and teacher, Hester Schell.
ABOVE: Left to Right: Actors Phil Sheridan and Annie Scott Rogers perform a
scene for director Eric Escobar while Jason Barba takes his rotation as crew.
BELOW:
Director Robert Pickett (right) enjoys a moment with director
Eric Escobar and his Panasonic DVX100.
Director
Robert Pickett directs an exercise with actors Abigail Stavros and
Raj
Pakkala on the deck of Harbor House, on Half Moon Bay.
Director Miriam Schalit takes a yoga break with actor Don Williams.
This was a very special, focused weekend intensive retreat for experienced
directors.
Each director had two actors to work in various exercizes and selected film
scenes.
The weekend was divided into three components-
Auditioning Actors to Find What You're Looking For -
Acquire skills to run smooth auditions, spot good craft and actor preparation.
Discern if actors are ready for lead or supporting roles.
Read and assess actors resumes. We will cast the scenes to work on during the
retreat. Actors practice cold reading and audition skills.
Rehearsals - How, What, Where and When -
Develop, rehearse and prepare a short scene for shooting. Practice rehearsal
skills, develop acting vocabulary of "actions and objectives" for better results;
motivate shot set-ups through text analysis. Examine dialogue to engage positive
results. Actors work on rehearsal technique, relationship and character development,
frame-line, eye-line, matching action, making marks.
Effective Communication Take to Take -
OK, everyone knows you need/want to do another take. Discover ways to encourage
adjustments from take to take for results you can feel are right. Learn on-set
etiquette and vocabulary skills for active results. Protect egos, avoid bruisings.
Actors, work on-camera skills as we re-take and match action.
Please write and let me know if you'd like to know about the next one.
We are also planning a weekend just for actors.
Additional information on specific housing choices will be sent along with
the registration materials.
Let us know as soon as possible if you would like to participate in this extraordinary
weekend with colleagues and peers.
Directors please have a minimum of two projects completed as director, producer
or assistant director.
Actors, please have prior experience with speaking roles in feature film. You
must know the difference between making your mark and matching actions. Understanding
of eye-line, frame line and screen direction also required.
We need your complete mailing address to send you the registration form for
you to return to us with your check or money order.
Credit card orders are available.
DIRECTORS - We request a copy of your resume and reel.
ACTORS - Include 2 copies of your headshot and resume when you return your application and registration form.
The actors participating in the retreat all have extensive backgrounds in the
entertainment industry.
We know from the first two years,these retreats are going to be an awesome weekend.
We hope you can attend. In the event the retreat is a sell out, we will schedule
additional sessions.
Do keep in touch with us.
Directors must provide your own basic equipment: basic camera, sound, light
package.
Participants rotate in crew positions.
Let us know your interest as soon as possible.