Top teen acting coach Mattie Shisko leads an ideal summer experience for aspiring young actors who want to learn techniques of the craft as developed in the acclaimed Acting program at Vancouver Film School.

These classes will cover the fundamentals of acting, teach confidence in front of the camera and prepare students to take their first steps into the industry as professionals.

Tailored to the needs of multiple age groups at various stages of creative development. each class will shoot in the studio and on location, covering the basics of the monologue, scene study, camera styles, television commercials, improvisation, set etiquette, meeting your mark, audition techniques, and slating. By the end of the week students will also have a solid understanding of how the industry works, and receive a DVD copy of their work to take home with them.

Class 1: July 14-18 for ages 11-14

Class 2: July 21-25 for ages 15-18

Cost per student is $575.
All classes include a supervised lunch hour with a lunch provided.

Daily Schedule for Class 1&2

9.30 am – 12 pm – Skill-based workshop, each day will be a new deal.
12 pm – 1 pm – Lunch
1 pm – 3.30 pm – Rehearsals/filming in classroom and on location in and around VFS.