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Actors Bootcamp with Andy McPhee
May
20
to Jun 26

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.

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U.S Accent with Tyler Coppin
Nov
28
to Jan 30

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.

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Emotions #1 with John Orcsik
Oct
16
to Dec 4

Emotions #1 with John Orcsik

LEARN TO ACCESS AUTHENTIC EMOTIONS ON CUE!

Over years of working in Film & TV , John found he was required to reach deep emotional places on a busy set, with little time to prepare, and with few takes.

Emotional recall and sense memory became unsustainable and dangerous.

After studying the nature, purpose and qualities of emotions and where they are in the body's natural energy centres, John created a simple physical technique where you can access and express any emotion.

On cue.

At will.

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Performance Intensive with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
Jul
22
to Jul 29

Performance Intensive with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)

Welcome to the three-day performance intensive with Andy McPhee, where you will immerse yourself in the art of acting and develop your performance skills under the guidance of an experienced actor and coach.

Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s – Saving Mr Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015) and Criminal Minds (2011).

Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.

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Free Acting Workshop for low vision and/or hard of hearing actors with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
Jul
22

Free Acting Workshop for low vision and/or hard of hearing actors with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)

International Actor and Acting Coach Andy McPhee will be holding a free one-day workshop for low vision and/or hard of hearing actors.

If you would like to enrol or learn more, please email andyactingcoaching@gmail.com.

Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s – Saving Mr Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015) and Criminal Minds (2011).

Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.

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Mastering Your Process with Jason Christou
May
1
to Jun 19

Mastering Your Process with Jason Christou

Looking to take your screen acting to the next level? Unlock your own process and harness the tools for creating and inhabiting screen characters and collaborating with any director?

Jason brings energy, intelligence and a collaborative spirit into the studio. His directing and screenwriting experience combine to help students find their own unique process to approach the work. Through continual experimental play on challenging scenes, guided by Jason, this is your opportunity to stretch your capacity as an actor.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • Define your own unique process for on-camera acting, and continually practice and refine that process with scene work.

  • Understand the writer’s intention with script analysis techniques from an award winning writer/director.

  • Harness your imagination to create complex screen characters

  • Push your boundaries with challenging scene work

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Finding Your Truth with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
Oct
7
to Oct 9

Finding Your Truth with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)

We are so lucky to have Andy McPhee in between his filming commitments to take Finding Your Truth a three day scenework intensive.

Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s – Saving Mr Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015) and Criminal Minds (2011).

Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.

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“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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