Screen-Acting: An Introduction

A two-day workshop for professional actors, led by Irish Film Director Yvonne McDevitt. The workshop is a collaboration with Beaivváš Sámi Našunálateáhter in Kautokeino.

This applied workshop will explore:

1. How to build a good creative relationship with your director
2. How to understand exactly what is required of you as an actor for film
3. How to prepare yourself for camera
4. How to improvise for camera
5. How to work with other actors on camera
6. How to maximise your potential on film
7. How to get acting work in independent films both in the US and internationally

This workshop will give you a basic, and applied introduction to acting for film, using cutting-edge digital film equipment and technology.

(Suitable for beginners.)

Preparation: No preparation is needed for the workshop, nor is it necessary to do any further work between the workshop days.

Workshop language: Speaking language and working language. You can work in your mother tongue with text, but you have to be able to communicate in English with the instructor.

Accommodation

Beaivváš Sámi Našunálateáhter can offer accommodation to a low price. You can stay in one of Beaivváš Theatre’s appartements in Kautokeino, for a total fee of NOK 400,-.

Travel

You can apply for financial support to help with travel expenses. Read more under “Reisestøtte”.

Suggested travel route from Gardermoen Lufthavn

Outgoing 20th of April

Flight Gardermoen-Alta (SAS): Kl. 12:00-13:55

Bus Alta Lufthavn-Kautokeino (Snelandia): Kl. 15:00-17:16

Return 24th of April

Minibus Kautokeino-Alta Lufthavn (NSS): Kl. 7:30-9:30

Flight Alta-Gardermoen (Norwegian): Kl. 10:30-12:30