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FILM ACTING FUNDAMENTALS

A 3-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP FOCUSING ON THE CRAFT OF ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION AND COMMERCIALS

WHEN: august 14th – 16th

WHERE: minnesota location

with the support of

Train with working actors, producers, directors, and casting professionals from projects like AVENGERS: ENDGAME, RIVERDALE, FALL and more in a hands-on intensive designed for Minnesota actors ready to break into film and TV.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

On-Camera Audition Training
Live audition simulation, redirects, feedback, and recorded footage.

Industry Mentorship
Learn from working professionals in acting, casting, producing, and directing.

Career Tools for
Self-tape best practices, actor branding, how to submit to agents, using reels, getting new headshots, understanding call sheets and set etiquette, and more…

Scene Coaching
An introduction to script breakdown, voice, movement, character work, and professional audition prep.

Minnesota Film Opportunities
Showcase your talent for major upcoming film projects in the region.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

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3 Days | 6 Hours Per Day
Final Deliverable: Recorded audition footage for personal/professional use

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

actor / casting

  • Jordan Connor is a seasoned actor and casting professional with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry. As an actor, he has appeared in more than 50 episodes of television, working across a wide range of genres and productions. Behind the camera, Jordan has cast over 200 commercials for some of the world’s biggest brands, including McDonald’s, Apple, Old Spice, Progressive, and Lexus.

    This unique dual perspective—both in front of the camera and behind the scenes—gives Jordan rare insight into what truly makes an audition stand out. He knows exactly what casting directors are looking for and how to help actors deliver performances that book.

    Jordan believes that commercial and theatrical auditions aren’t so different: at their core, both are about telling a story with authenticity, preparation, and craft. His teaching approach blends technical skill with confidence-building, encouraging actors to bring their full, authentic selves to every role.

    Whether coaching one-on-one, leading a workshop, or teaching an intensive, Jordan is dedicated to empowering actors with the tools, techniques, and mindset needed to succeed in today’s competitive industry.

producer

  • Brianna Lee Johnson is an independent producer, line producer and DGA UPM with 15+ years of film production experience.

    A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she transitioned from producing theatre to film and has helmed productions across the US as well as overseas, managing budgets of up to $40M USD .

    She’s worked alongside talent such as Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Toni Collette, Val Kilmer, Jeremy Irons and Dave Bautista and her projects have been distributed worldwide through Amazon, Hulu, Netflix and Lionsgate, Warner Brothers. 

    Brianna is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a slate of upcoming feature films looking for talent.

Actor / director

  • Justin Dobies is a SAG Award-winning actor and filmmaker with more than a decade of experience across film, television and live production. Justin has worked on projects for Netflix, Marvel Studios, DC Studios, Hulu, Paramount+, Lionsgate, and Orion Pictures.

    A graduate of Yale University, he served as the Executive Director of the Yale Shakespeare Company for four seasons.

    Justin brings in-depth classical acting training to his teaching approach and has coached numerous actors for film, television and theater auditions.

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