TAFTA & AAFTA PRESENTS…

LEVEL UP TO THE USA

Have you ever wanted to take your career to the next level? TAFTA is thrilled to be collaborating with our sister business in Los Angeles, California to bring you Level Up to the USA!

Across two years, successful applicants will be able to complete TAFTA’s Level Up Program in Melbourne and AAFTA’s The Actors Conservatory Program in Los Angeles. The package allows all Level Up Students immediate acceptance into the Actors Conservatory in L.A and an incredible 25% discount.

ABOUT LEVEL UP

Over sixteen weeks, two days a week, TAFTA’s advanced screen acting program is designed for working actors, ready to challenge themselves and push their career in the Australian film and TV industry to the next level. Working closely with industry professionals, TAFTA provides a tailored approach to the ever changing industry, preparing the actor for any obstacle throughout their career and is suitable for intermediate actors. This course features in-depth scene analysis, a new course with John Orcsik that has not been available before, accent-training intensives, and 2 professionally shot scenes of different genres. 

This course is designed for serious actors who are ready to take their careers to the next level. Alumni of TAFTA’s Full-Time Program and extended workshops are strongly encouraged to apply, as are graduates of any accredited program internationally and nationally. Whilst, this course is strictly by audition only, we encourage all those who are interested and have relevant experience to apply.

ABOUT THE ACTORS CONSERVATORY

The Actors Conservatory offers a prestigious, intensive program designed to provide students with top-tier actor training and professional development. Located in the heart of Hollywood, our program delivers 500 contact hours, supplemented by up to 100 hours of additional components, ensuring comprehensive personal and career growth with guidance from professional coaches and industry experts.

The Actors Conservatory collaborates with distinguished acting coaches and renowned industry professionals in Los Angeles to provide exceptional training for our students. We ensure our students are guided by top professionals and continually seek new masterclass instructors to stay current with industry trends, offering emerging educators a platform to expand their work.

Previous Esteemed Industry Guests:

Nick Cassavetes: Writer/Director (The Notebook, The Other Woman, My Sister's Keeper, God is a Bullet)

Paul Johannson: Actor/Director (One Tree Hill, Van Helsing)

John Patrick Shanley: Playwright (Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Four Dogs and a Bone, Doubt)

Geralyn Flood: Casting Director (That '90s Show, Man with a Plan, Just Like Heaven, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past)

Morgan & Dave Hansow: Producers (My Favorite Girlfriend, Send Proof)

Kanica Suy: Manager & Business Coach

Graduates of The Actors Conservatory leave with a profound understanding of the entertainment industry, an authentic and unique voice, and the confidence to navigate and shape their career paths. Our program empowers you to pursue your passion with freedom and readiness for any opportunity that comes your way, ensuring your success in the industry.

PRICE BREAKDOWN

LEVEL UP

$5,500 including GST

Class Times:

Tuesday & Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

ACTORS CONSERVATORY

$8250 USD (full price $11,000 USD)

Class Times:

MON - FRI, 9am - 5pm

Payment Plans & Financial Aid are available across the two year acceptance period*

Enquire via enquiries@tafta.com.au for details

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Audition for TAFTA’s Level Up Program

  2. Upon Acceptance, you will have the opportunity to accept or defer your offer into The Actor’s Conservatory

  3. Pay a deposit for Level Up and The Actors Conservatory 

  4. Complete both courses over a 2 year period!