EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS
We have delivered masterclasses, acting workshops and set bespoke live briefs for BTEC & BA level students. In 2009 a project on Eating Disorders with South East University was nominated for the prestigious Beacon awards.
INTRODUCTION
We have over 25 years of experience working in partnership with schools and colleges, helping to develop teaching and learning and promoting Independent thought.
We can guarantee that our workshops are fresh and up to date with modern practices. Our unique insight will enhance your students’ learning experience, giving them valuable resources to improve coursework and examinations. This training will also give them a head start if they choose to enter into the industry.
THE ACTORS SURVIVAL GUIDE
1 hour 30mins workshop“What it takes to be an actor today?”
So you have learnt about different acting techniques, you have mastered improvisation; you may have even finally got the idea of what Stanislavski was going on about! You are now ready to take the acting world by storm. But how do you get that first job? How do you survive when you are resting?
This workshop offers students considering or above to venture on a career as an actor. A unique opportunity to get the inside information from Professional Actors working in the Entertainment Business. It will provide an invaluable guide and give a head start to any aspiring Actor.
With the use of visual aids, role play and case studies, the workshop will look at:
- Publicity shots - Getting an agent - Equity - Spotlight
- Casting directors Working Resting Q&A
- £250 plus VAT and travel expenses
- Requirements: A room, TV and linked DVD player.
THE CASTING
2 hour workshopAfter a couple of months resting you finally get the call from your agent “I have a commercial casting for you”. This is music to your ears as you had began to wonder if your agent had forgotten who you are!
The pressure is on. Now you have a chance to show what you can do and get that first job under your belt, earn some much needed cash and self - respect. But what awaits you? How do you prepare? This workshop from the offset will be structured like a professional commercial casting. Each student will be put through the casting process with Professional Actors playing the part of the Casting Director and Director. This experience will help shed light on the secret world of castings and prepare students for what’s to come.
By simulating a commercial casting, role-play and case studies, the workshop will encompass:
- Preparation - Casting sheet filling - Taking of direction
- Improvisation - Case studies - Q&A
- £250 plus VAT and travel expenses
- Requirements: A room, TV and linked DVD player.
- “The seminar was Truly Inspiring” - Chris Saunders, 3rd year television production degree student – SEEC.
LIVE PROJECTS
New Town Films will work with you to create a bespoke package to meet your school or Colleges requirements. Past briefs undertaken include;- Making a commercial
- Making a promo
- Making a trailer
Requirements: A room, TV and linked DVD player
“I would like to thank you once again for your involvement in this project and believing in the original concept enough to support it and make it successful as it ultimately has been. It is equally as a result of your commitment that we were short listed for the prestigious Beacon Award.”
Joanne Stringer - Course Leader: bnd Fashion & Clothing - Fashion Promotion
REEL 1 - INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION (2 HOURS)
Seminar covers;- Logistical requirements of shooting
- Production roles and responsibilities
- Screening of short film Simple Minds
- Screening of Visual Pitch and feature
- Trailer of New Town Original
- Handout containing a step-by-step
- Guide of how to create a typical production
Requirements: A room, TV and linked DVD player
