From concept to post-production, you'll learn how to write, direct, and star in your own films with confidence.

What you'll learn
- Learn how to create the roles you want to play and showcase your talents by directing yourself and others in your own films.
- Gain the tools and knowledge to intuitively think like a director and artist.
- From concept all the way through post production to a completed film, you'll learn how to write, direct and star in your own films with confidence.
- You'll actually prep a film from pre production to post production as a director-actor.
- You'll learn how to direct a great film and think like an auteur.
- How to bring your artistic vision to life on screen through filmmaking techniques.
- How to direct actors including yourself.
- How to create a shot list and overhead diagram for your cinematographer.
- What to do in all aspects of post production to complete the best possible film.
- Everything you'd need to know to direct a film and direct yourself in it.
- Brainstorming exercises to write a dream role for yourself.
- Screenplay Story Structure.
- Lenses, blocking, camera shots, camera movements and so much more!
- An artistic process as a director.
- Create the roles that you want to play and that showcase your talent.

Requirements
- Have a basic knowledge of acting and being on set.
- Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll benefit from this course.

Description
Are you tired of waiting for someone to cast you intheirfilm? Create the roles thatyouwant to play and that showcase your talent. Actors Direct will teach you how to think like a director and bring your artistic vision to life. From concept to post production, you'll learn to write, direct and star in your own films with confidence.

Actor Direct is a holistic, concise and straightforward directing course, curated for actors. With Catherine Black's guidance and instruction, you'll prep a film from start to finish throughout the duration of this course. Actors Direct will take you from the initial concept of an idea to a completed film. This course covers how to hire your key creative team, casting, pre-production 101 and 201 where you'll create a shot list, overhead diagrams, learn about lenses, blocking, camera shots and so much more, including how to think like an auteur. You'll learn how to direct actors (including yourself) in rehearsals and on set, all aspects of post production and so much more! Actors have been directing themselves since the beginning of filmmaking, but only a handful of actors actually do it and even less do it well. Actors Direct breaks that all down and explains why actors fail and how to avoid any of those pitfalls. Learn the tools to act and direct optimally all in one place. Anybody can make a movie, but not everyone can make a great film. Take control of your life by making your own films and casting yourself in your dream roles. Make something you're proud of as a director-actor!

Testimonials:

"Actors Direct is your best friend to guide you on how to protect your vision, save time and money and make a final film that you're proud of. What I learned from Catherine has become part of my process, of constructing and understanding the sonic relationship to the story." ~ Jason Stare

"Catherine Black possesses a remarkable attention to detail that sets her apart in the world of filmmaking. She possesses an innate ability to capture and convey the subtlest nuances of human emotion on screen. has an innate understanding of pacing and the emotional arc of her films. storytelling prowess is exceptional. she consistently crafts narratives that resonate deeply." ~ Ryan Rapsys

"I was so proud to say I took an 8 Week directing course!!! It gave me the confidence to know I could do it." ~Grace

"Thanks to the invaluable insights Catherine shared in Actor's Direct, I was able to create, direct and star in my own music video. This course allowed me to bring my creative vision to life, crafting a music video that resonates with both the melody and the narrative I envisioned. defining a basic theme/ concept, organizing a mood board, sketching out storyboards, and closely working with my DoP to help set the perfect tone. Every lesson learned played an important role. I even used what I learned to meticulously craft a shot-list and direct the entire production myself on location, not to mention I am the artist featured in the video. This course helped and allowed me to take creative liberty to steer my career in the direction I wanted. My music video was a great experiment and it worked out amazingly well! I'm very grateful to Actors Direct's inspiration and guidance throughout the process that fuels my passion for storytelling and now filmmaking!" ~ Bianca Rosa

Who this course is for:
- Actors who want to direct and star in their own films.
- Actors tired of waiting around for someone to cast them in something.
- Actors told to "make your own content" but don't know where to begin.
- Indie filmmakers who want to take it to the next level and gain perspectives, rediscover their artistic concept and think like an artist.
- Actors and indie filmmakers
- Actor-Directors who've already made a film but want to expand their skills.
- Directors looking for a holistic directing course
- Filmmakers looking to strengthen their understanding of the art of filmmaking
- Film lovers who want to gain a deeper understanding of cinema
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