On Set Survival Guide with Nick Kozakis
TAFTA, excited to introduce for the first time a brand new workshop, A Set Survival Guide with Nick Kozakis. Nick is an award winning director, who has worked with some of the biggest names in music and social media. He has worked his way up to feature films and is currently working on multiple different projects. Nick strives to make every production bigger then the last. In this 6 week course you will learn the ins and outs of the film industry. You will leave with the course being more comfortable on set and how to communicate and work closely with a director.
Actors Bootcamp with Andy McPhee
We're thrilled to bring back Andy McPhee’s Actors Bootcamp for a second time this year. With decades of experience in the industry, Andy has coached countless actors—including his son Kodi Smit-McPhee, a Golden Globe and AACTA winner for The Power of the Dog (2021), and Sydney Sweeney, who he guided through her work on Immaculate (2024). This six-week intensive course is designed to push you creatively and personally, helping you uncover your authentic self while developing strong on-camera skills, character work, and truthful, in-the-moment decision-making. With Andy’s hands-on, individualised coaching, expect to dig deep, challenge old habits, and grow as an artist—both in and outside of class.
U.S Accent with Tyler Coppin
Tyler Coppin is one of the most popular and in-demand coaches for actors learning and perfecting a General American Accent. Whether you're an actor preparing for pilot season, a young performer who’s just starting out, or a producer wanting the American accents in your project to sound authentic, you've landed in the right spot.
Mastering the US Accent with Matt Furlani
The General American accent is no longer a luxury, but now a real necessity for the Australian actor. Don't want until you receive your self tape request to learn and practice your accent. By combining scene work with accent training, actors can develop a comprehensive skill set that enables them to fully embody characters and immerse themselves in diverse roles. The practical and hands-on nature of the course ensures that actors walk away with a heightened level of confidence and expertise in delivering authentic performances.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Practical exercises to build confidence in accent execution.
Engaging participants in real-life acting scenarios to practise and perfect their accents.
Integrating accent skills seamlessly within diverse scenes.
Gaining valuable experience in applying accents to different character portrayals.
Moving beyond isolated accent exercises to develop adaptable and natural accent skills.
Emphasising the seamless blending of accent skills into various scenes.
Achieving greater authenticity and believability in character portrayals.
Techniques to organically incorporate the US accent within character performances.
Enhancing actors' ability to immerse themselves in diverse roles convincingly.
Fostering a deeper connection between actors and their characters.
MELBOURNE
“I’m very grateful for the opportunities TAFTA has opened up for me. I would recommend it to anyone needing a launching pad for their acting career. I received invaluable mentoring, coaching and support that’s lead to an incredible agent, opportunities to audition worldwide and gained lead roles in film and TV.”
- Saskia Hampele (The Heights, Twenty Something and Neighbours.)
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