Have you ever wanted to hire SAG-AFTRA performers for a project, but were frightened away by the prospect of filling out “All that union paperwork”? Are you new to filmmaking and curious about the various low-budget agreements offered? The SAG-AFTRA Indie Theatrical and New Media Agreements have been created specifically to accommodate the needs of student & emerging filmmakers. In this workshop SAG-AFTRA staff will discuss the process of walking producers, directors, talent and students through these contracts from “A to Z”! Get the “inside scoop” on how you can hire union talent for your next production!
Topics Will Include:
-Importance of adding talent into any proposed project’s budget
-Informed discussion of basic Union contracts & their benefits
-“Raising the bar of legitimacy” by hiring TOP industry professionals
This workshop is a “must attend” for producers, directors, actors and film school students interested in educating themselves on the ease of using SAG-AFTRA contracts to hire the most highly skilled professionals available for future film and internet projects.
We all know the eyes are supposedly the window to the soul. On camera the eyes are the great lie detector, the place where subtext is registered, and the means by which an audience connects with a character. So how do we make that inner spark ignite and in ways that are organic, truthful, and in line with the character's intention? This simple workshop is designed to focus on impulse, eyeline, and subtext while acting for the camera.
This workshop builds on the work of Window in the Box workshop (impulse, eyeline, and subtext) and begins to turn towards objectives,character development, and delivery of dialogue.
Improvisation Techniques developed by the Second City and Keith Johnstone give students the power to react in the moment, consistently support one another, and create unique stories on the spot.
Listen to four of Portland’s top agents talk about how to win a spot on their roster, and the best way to keep that relationship running smoothly once you’re there.
In this workshop, directors will discuss all area of working with actors and why we love them. We’ll cover what they look for in casting, the best ways to communicate on set, and what separates a good actor from a great one.
Improvisation for youth will introduce students to theatre games and improvisation as created and taught by Viola Spolin and Neva Boyd of the Hull House in Chicago. Games and exercises are not only fun, they help illustrate important lessons about acting, storytelling, and supporting your fellow artist.
Movement technique that utilizes kinesthetic response to build a theatrical ensemble and composition. Created by Tina Landau and Anne Bogart and based on the method of viewpoints developed by Mary Overlie, Viewpoints explores physical expression through variations of physical space and time. Please wear clothes to move in. Please do not wear tight fitting clothing, patterns, or wording/graphics on garments.