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Casting for Film masterclass with Kristina Erdely-copy

Casting for Film masterclass with Kristina Erdely-copy

In a film audition, you only have a small window to showcase your abilites.

In this casting workshop, you will work with an experienced professional casting director, Kristina Erdely, to sharpen your audition technique and presentation skills and focus on preparing for the casting process for television and commercials. You will experience a typical audition faced by actors in the industry.

You will have the opportunity to perform from a selection of scenes and scenarios, before receiving practical feedback and notes on how to improve your performance in a supportive and friendly manner. You will learn tips and tricks on how to offer a stronger screen presence and what creative decisions to make to help you stand out and be noticed in the audition process.

The workshop will build your skills and confidence, whilst giving you a realistic idea of the process and industry expectations for actors.

WHO IS THE WORKSHOP FOR?

The casting workshop is perfect for anyone interested in developing a range of audition skills for screen.

Whether you are looking to build on your acting classes and start looking for casting opportunities for the first time, or are a more experienced actor looking for tailored advice on your approach, the workshop has something for every actor.

Industry Casting Workshop Content

In the casting workshop, you will cover:

  • Performing scripted scenes for a professional casting director
  • Guidance and feedback on how to adapt your performance for auditions
  • Group acting exercises typical of the TV casting process
  • Q and A session offering tailored industry advice

You will receive friendly feedback and guidance throughout the session.

Training

Casting for Actors

Level

Some Experience Required

ABOUT KRISTINA EDERLY

Kristina Erdely is a London-based television and film producer and casting director. Kristina spent many years as a theatre producer prior to becoming a casting director. 

In the past 12 years she has assisted in the success of many productions, often reaching beyond the responsibilities of a casting director and helping connect writers with relevant directors, producers as well as matching them with production companies and broadcasters. She has worked with everyone in the undstry from writers to TV producers, advising on script, post, and building relationships. 

Her work across the industry led Kristina to create her own production company, Marilla Pictures Limited, which has a varied slate of television and film projects in various stages of development. 

Kristina is a full voting member of BAFTA and is on the voting committee of BIFA. As an active board member of the European Chapter of the Casting Society of America she is chair/member of several committees (Inclusion and Diversity, Festivals and Panels, Training and Education, Affiliates and Liaisons.)

Kristina believes in equal opportunities, and is an advocate of inclusion and diversity. Her voluntary work allows her to see and meet all the wonderful emerging talent the UK has to offer on both sides of the camera. 

Recent Television credits include the David Fincher/Tim Miller series Love, Death & Robots for Netflix, The Royals for Lionsgate and NBC, Blood Drive for USA/SyFy. Recent film work includes In Another Life directed by Jason Wingard, which won best Feature at Raindance Film Festival 2017 and the discovery award at the British Independent Film Awards 2017 and Oh Ramona! a Netflix original directed by Cristina Jacob.

Register your interest

We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

Register your interest

We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.

First Name*
Last Name*
Email Address*
Phone Number*

PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

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