Lifelong Learning
From birth to adulthood, we like to grow with our audiences!
It's never too late to learn, so Filmhouse regularly organises courses and workshops for adults as well.
WORKSHOPS & COURSES
THE BUSINESS OF ACTING
‘Acting is a business and a tough business at that. In order to be more successful, you need to know the ins-and-outs of how the industry works.’
Want to know all about…
Agents – how to get one and what they do
Casting Directors
Finding Work
Equity Cards
Spotlight Entries
Headshot Photos
Marketing Yourself
Show-reels
Making Acting Pay
Avoiding Exploitation
Negotiating Contracts
Training
…and much more? Then come along to the workshops in the Guild room at Filmhouse. Run by acting professionals and with plenty of time for questions and answers.
Helen Raw’s Business of Acting Workshop returns to Filmhouse after the summer. The workshops will be held every month on the following dates:
Fri 7 August
Fri 4 September
Fri 2 October
Tue 3 November
Thu 3 December
They will start at 6.00pm and run until 8.00pm in the Filmhouse Guild Room.
Cost £5.
Each class limited to 15 participants.
Suitable for all ages.
It is advisable to book your place with box office (0131 228 2688) for your chosen date.
For more information on Helen Raw and Raw Talent Productions please visit
rawtalentproductions.co.uk
EDINBURGH SCREENWRITERS GROUP
Screenwriters,EH holds free monthly meetings for screenwriters and film-makers.
Meetings include talks from film industry professionals, workshopping with actors, and feedback on members' scripts, and always incorporate time for networking and film-related chat. Everyone welcome, regardless of experience.
More information can be found at the Scottish Screenwriters website http://scottishscreenwriters.ning.com/ or by emailing Debs Cannon on debs_cannon@yahoo.co.uk or Pete Goldsack at petegoldsack@googlemail.com
