ON SET with HEATHER HAWTHORN DOYLE
Price range: $545.00 through $745.00
WHEN:
SATURDAY July 5th – 10am-5pm
SUNDAY July 6th – Morning group: 8am – 1pm, Afternoon group: 1pm – 6pm
PARTICIPANTS: Only 16 Seats available!
FEES: $545 (GST included). Prior payment is required to reserve a seat.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants will not be able to cancel for this workshop. Seats can be transferred to friends.
* ActorVan Studios may need to change coaches at the last minute if coaches are sick or on set.
Step on to a live film set with an exclusive opportunity to hone your craft alongside seasoned TV Director Heather Hawthorn Doyle. What’s more, you’ll walk away with a professionally shot scene to add to your demo reel.
WHO:
Heather Hawthorn Doyle – Heather Hawthorn Doyle has made a name for herself as being a strong story-based director who brings her passion for creating beautiful visuals and grounded performances to every project.
She takes pride in being asked back multiple times by the producers, production companies and broadcasters she works with including with Sinking Ship Entertainment out of Toronto on three different television series “Dino Dana”, “Odd Squad” and “Endlings” and Vancouver based production companies directing movies for Hallmark, HMM. Lifetime and others. Prior to this HHD directed a series of shorts Vancouver for the multi-platform division of the Disney Channel on YouTube based on their series “Gabby Duran & the Unsittables”.
Heather has also directed short form narrative films including the micro short “I Don’t Want Him Either” filmed exclusively in a volume studio and the heartbreaking original film “Songbird” which won the 2020 People’s Choice Award for favourite short at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival.
She began her successful directing career in factual/lifestyle/documentary and multi-camera talk/variety shows having directed on many popular formats for HGTV, W Network and CBC including more than 300 episodes of a multi-camera daily talk/variety show for CTV and “Love it or List it Vancouver” for HGTV.
HHD’s very first narrative series was the multi-camera teen sitcom from Thunderbird Entertainment “Some Assembly Required” for YTV.
Cliff Hokanson
Director of photography and a camera operator with 25+ years of experience based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has a successful career as a camera/Steadicam operator working in feature films, documentary and television around the word. Working as a Steadicam/Camera operator Cliff had the pleasure of working with great Directors like Tyler Perry and David Leitch and many more. Also, Cliff has learned to film all types of Cinematic looks with the pleasure or working with Rob Mclachlan and Roy Wagner.
Moving on from Steadicam Operating Cliff works as Director of Photography and Camera Operator/Camera Movement Specialist.
Cliff is know for his fast execution of beautiful lighting/creative camera movement and his fun positive set attitude.
Petar Gatsby
Originally from sunny Croatia, Petar began his acting journey in Germany before taking his craft across the globe — living and working in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand — before ultimately settling in Vancouver, BC.
With a rich and diverse background in performance, Petar has worked extensively as an Actor, Stunt Actor, Stage Actor, TV Presenter, Drama Teacher, Audition Coach, Stage Manager, and Director/Producer. His experience spans both stage and screen, giving him a well-rounded and dynamic approach to storytelling.
Since arriving in Vancouver, he quickly found his place in the city’s bustling film and television industry. Petar was fortunate to land a recurring role on the last standing CW series filmed in Vancouver, portraying Lex Luthor’s henchman Hacksaw Kronick in Superman & Lois. His favorite screen credits include Arrow (CW Network), Upload (Amazon), Turner & Hooch (Disney+), Project Blue Book (History Channel), The Detour (TBS), and The Shannara Chronicles (MTV/Paramount), among others.
This summer, you can catch him on the big screen in the theatrical release of BAU – Artist at War, alongside Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alum Emile Hirsch — and several of his own clients, who also booked roles in the film.
Over the years, Petar has spent thousands of hours working one-on-one with actors and has participated in over 100 casting and director workshops, developing a sharp eye for what works — and books — on camera. His clients have landed roles in everything from high-profile network series (including one starring Owen Wilson) to major commercial campaigns shot locally.
Through his production company, based at Actorvan, Petar is also creating his own original content. His short films have received international awards, and he’s now gearing up to produce his first feature film, shooting this summer.
Petar continues to grow as both an artist and mentor, dedicated to helping actors develop, connect, and thrive — both in front of the camera and behind it.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6723394/
In his spare time he likes to take cold plunges and float in dark, salty isolation tanks to enhance his creativity.
Testimonials
What a joy it was working with David Winning and my scene partner Laia to bring this scene to life! Big thanks to Petar Gatsby at ActorVan Studios for putting on this amazing workshop! Highly recommend for any actor. Hope you enjoy watching it!
Trevor Walker
I booked a role on Christie’s latest project that begins filming in Kelowna next week! That would never have happened if I hadn’t done your workshop with her, so thank you!!!
Ella De Grey
I used the scene from Martin Wood’s director workshop in my demo reel, and it played a big role in my first agent search. My reel got great responses from multiple agents, and I just signed with a fantastic team this week! Thanks a lot for your coaching in getting my scene ready for the shooting day. I’m very grateful to have been a part of the workshop!
Tuck Abbott
Thank you for organizing a wonderful weekend workshop. I learned so much!! It was such an incredible experience to work with Jon Rosenbaum on a multi cam set. Thank you for prepping us so thoroughly for set!
Amanda Khan
If you are thinking about taking an ON SET weekend workshop with ActorVan, the value for the money is very well worth it and I highly recommend the opportunity! From the invaluable high-quality coaching with Petar and the team, to the very unique opportunity to work directly with highly experienced professional directors in a fun and safe learning environment, to receiving a well-produced new scene to add to your demo reel – be brave and just go for it! I’ve made great friends and have learned a lot through my experiences with ActorVan, and I know you will too!
Mariko Zamani – Actor/Voice Actor
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Day 1 – Studio Scene Coaching:
Join us on Saturday for an intensive in-studio session led by Petar Gatsby. In a dynamic group/class setting, you’ll refine your scene work and perfect your craft, preparing for the excitement ahead.
Day 2 – On-Set Experience:
It’s your time to shine! On Sunday, you will step onto a real film set. You’ll be called to hair and makeup, followed by on-set blocking, rehearsing, and ultimately filming your scene under the expert guidance of Heather Hawthorn Doyle. In between takes and camera setups, there will be plenty of time to ask Heather any questions you may have.
Professional Production Quality:
Your performance will be captured with TV movie quality, professional-grade lighting and top-notch sound recording.
Post Production:
Within approximately 14 days post workshop, you’ll receive your professionally edited demo scene.
