CURRENT SHORT COURSES

SCREEN ACTING & SELF TAPES

Learn screen acting techniques and the art of audition self taping, callbacks and how to professionally market yourself to the entertainment industry.

(YEAR 10, 11 & 12 STUDENTS – AGES 14 TO 18)
 
ENROLMENT INFORMATION

1 WEEK SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 

Monday to Friday – 10am to 5pm (1 hour lunch break) – 5 consecutive days 

SATURDAYS PROGRAM

Saturdays – 10am to 5pm (1 hour lunch break) – 5 consecutive Saturdays

COST

$900 incl. GST (plus booking fee) – to be paid in full on enrolment into the course. 

 

INTAKES

INTAKE 1 – SATURDAYS IN APRIL

Saturday, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April & Saturday, 4th May 2024

SALES ENDED

INTAKE 2 – JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday, 8th to Friday, 12th July 2024

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INTAKE 3 – SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

Saturday, 21st, 28th September & Saturday, 5th, 12th & 19th October 2024

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INTAKE 4 – JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday, 13th to Friday, 17th January 2025 

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DESCRIPTION

Passionate about acting? Looking to take your first steps into the professional industry? Come along to Sydney Actors School, and spend five days workshopping all things auditions, callbacks, and the entertainment industry.

In this course you will learn the basics of filming a self-tape, covering screen acting and audition techniques. Learn how to nail the first round of auditions, and then what to expect when you get that callback. You will also discuss how to market yourself to the entertainment industry, and how to tackle more of the business side of show business.

Leave with a collection of self tapes, coached by industry professionals, to create your own acting portfolio. 

  • For students who are passionate about acting for film and television

  • Young actors who are looking to jump into the acting and entertainment industry

  • Suitable for complete beginners, no previous experience is required

Students will be expected to work diligently and with rigour – applying learned techniques to the rehearsal and performance of a short scene.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Refer to the SAS and SFS Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate. Please wear closed in shoes. Please bring a pen, notebook or electric device and a bottle of water to all classes.


ACT IN AND DIRECT A SHORT FILM

Make a short film, featuring you, in three days!

(Ages 8 – 13)

 

ENROLMENT INFORMATION

3 DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 

Monday to Wednesday – 10am to 3pm – 3 consecutive days 

SATURDAYS PROGRAM

Saturdays – 10am to 1pm – 3 consecutive Saturdays

 

COST

3 DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 

$450 incl. GST (plus booking fee) – to be paid in full on enrolment into the course. 

SATURDAYS PROGRAM

$270 incl. GST (plus booking fee) – to be paid in full on enrolment into the course. 

INTAKES

INTAKE 1 – SATURDAYS IN APRIL

Saturday, 6th, 13th & 20th April 2024

SALES ENDED

INTAKE 2 – JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday, 8th to Wednesday, 10th July 2024

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INTAKE 3 – SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

Saturday, 21st, 28th September & Saturday, 5th October 2024

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INTAKE 4 – JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday, 13th to Wednesday, 15th January 2025 

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DESCRIPTION

Is your child a natural born performer? Do they love all things acting and film? Three days at Sydney Actors School and they can create and act in their very own short film!

In this program, we will be making a 2 minute short film – written by and starring your kids! Filled with games and activities to boost their confidence and performance skills, this program will allow them to explore the basics of acting and filmmaking. And have a lot of fun doing it!

Then, at the end of the week, we invite you to come along to SAS for the premiere of their movie! Popcorn provided, of course. See your kid shine on the big screen in our Screening Room!

  • For kids who are passionate about performing

  • Love movies!

  • No previous experience necessary! 

For students who are passionate about acting for film, theatre and television. Suitable for complete beginners, no previous experience is required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Refer to the SAS and SFS Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate. Please wear closed in shoes. Please bring a pen, notebook or electric device and a bottle of water to all classes.


MAKE A SHORT FILM 

WRITE, SHOOT and EDIT your very own short film in five days!

(YEAR 10, 11 & 12 STUDENTS – AGES 14 TO 18)
 
ENROLMENT INFORMATION

1 WEEK SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 

Monday to Friday – 10am to 5pm (1 hour lunch break) – 5 consecutive days 

SATURDAYS PROGRAM

Saturdays – 10am to 5pm (1 hour lunch break) – 5 consecutive Saturdays

 

COST

$900 incl. GST (plus booking fee) – to be paid in full on enrolment into the course. 

INTAKES

INTAKE 1 – SATURDAYS IN APRIL

Saturday, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April & Saturday, 4th May 2024

SALES ENDED

INTAKE 2 – JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday, 8th to Friday, 12th July 2024

CLICK HERE TO ENROL

INTAKE 3 – SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

Saturday, 21st, 28th September & Saturday, 5th, 12th & 19th October 2024

CLICK HERE TO ENROL

INTAKE 4 – JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday, 13th to Friday, 17th January 2025 

CLICK HERE TO ENROL
DESCRIPTION

Calling all young filmmakers! Do you have a great idea for a short film? Come along to Sydney Actors School and turn that idea into a reality in just five days!

In this course you will learn how to develop a screenplay, plan a film, then shoot it yourself with real cameras and equipment. Then cut your movie together with professional editing software! At the end of the week it’s time to grab the popcorn as you watch your film on the big screen in our Screening Room!

  • For students who are passionate about film, television and online media

  • Young filmmakers who want to get involved in a variety of roles on set

  • Suitable for complete beginners, no previous experience is required

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Refer to the SAS and SFS Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Please wear comfortable clothing.  Please wear closed in shoes. Please bring a pen, notebook or electric device and a bottle of water to all classes.


INTERNATIONAL SHORT COURSES

Sydney Actors School offers the above short courses and also personally designed short courses to an international audience.

Please inquire by completely the below form and one of our friendly staff members will be in contact with you directly. 


SAS & SFS FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASSES

MAY 22

DIRECTING ACTORS with Pip Edwards

Date And Time

Fri, 22 May 2020

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEST with a Q&A session from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description: “Directing Actors!” Using safe, effective techniques to get the best performance from an actor. Sydney Film School & Sydney Actors School would like to invite you to our free masterclass with Pip Edwards.


APR. 30

STORYTELLING MASTERCLASS with CJ Johnson

Date And Time

Thu, 30 April 2020

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEST with a Q&A session from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description: “Don’t Write It, Build It!” Using five simple tools to generate a complete story in less than an hour. Sydney Film School & Sydney Actors School would like to invite you to our free masterclass with CJ Johnson.