$2,295.00
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 12
FOR: 18+
PREREQUISITES: Desire to be an actor
FEES: $2295 (GST included).
Payment Plans Available upon request. Please email Petar at petar@actorvanstudios.com for more info.
Where: Suite 216, 1118 Homer Street, Vancouver. Safety protocols in place.
Ample parking on Richards between Helmcken and Davie.
$1/hour with a 3 hour maximum
This program is designed & customized to be completed on a part- time basis, allowing students to balance other commitments. Planning the schedule of classes is done with Actor Van Coach, Peter Gatsby. Students can start anytime! As long as 8 classes are completed, the certificate will be awarded. As well, previous classes in other schools may be credited for this program as some students start with prior training. Some students will take 6 months to complete and others 3 months.
The intensive nature of the program means that students will be fully immersed in a wide range of acting techniques and practices. They will have the opportunity to develop their skills in various areas, such as character development, script analysis, improvisation, and on-camera acting. The curriculum is designed to be hands-on and practical, providing students with ample opportunities to apply what they learn in a supportive and professional environment.
Throughout the program, students will work closely with experienced industry professionals. These experts will provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship, helping students refine their craft and build confidence in their abilities.
By the end of the Professional Actor Certificate program, graduates should be well-prepared to pursue a career in the Film and TV industry. They will have gained a solid foundation in acting techniques, an understanding of the industry’s expectations and demands, and practical experience through various performance opportunities. Armed with these skills, graduates will be equipped to audition for roles, and navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with being a professional actor.
Petar Gatsby
Originally from sunny Croatia, Petar grew up and started training the craft in Germany. He lived and worked in Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand before permanently relocating to Vancouver, BC. Over the years, he’s worked as an Actor, Stunt Actor, Stage Actor, TV Presenter, Drama Teacher, Audition Coach, Stage Manager and Director/Producer. Finding his niche in the busy Vancouver Film and Television Industry early on, he quickly started booking roles and is working tirelessly to expand his range as an actor.
Some of his favourite credits include ARROW (CW Network), THE DETOUR (TBS), PROJECT BLUE BOOK (History Channel), TURNER & HOOCH (Disney +) and THE DAY WE LEFT (Edmonton International Film Festival).
Most recently Petar spent 2 weeks in Osoyoos, B.C. shooting for a Recurring Role on a new TV Series.
In his spare time he likes to take cold plunges and float in dark, salty isolation tanks to enhance his creativity.
Stacie Harrison
A graduate of the BFA program at the University of Calgary, is a director, actor, producer and acting instructor with over 25 years of experience. Stacie was a Primary Instructor at Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio in Calgary for 20 years and has taught countless students throughout Alberta and BC. She is the co-founder of Any Road Productions and was the founder and Artistic Director of Shakespeare in the Valley in Cochrane, Alberta.
Stacie’s Film & Television credits include ‘Damnation’ (USA Network), ‘Wynonna Earp’ (Syfy), ‘Heartland’ (CBC/NETFLIX), ‘Jann’ (CTV) and ‘A Bridesmaid in Love’ (Reel One Entertainment). Some of her favorite credits include the upcoming feature film ‘Faultline’, The Convos Show (Convos with my 2 Year Old), ‘Marlene’, the Telus Original series ‘Realization’, ‘Who Is Riley Oakes’, ‘The Great Fear’, ‘Dryland’ and ‘My Misspent Youth’ (w/ award-winning filmmaker, Cam Christiansen/Anlanda).
With an extensive directing & assistant directing resume, Stacie has done countless productions with well-known theatre companies like Vertigo Theatre, Lunchbox Theatre, New West Theatre, Theatre Calgary, FUSE TC, The Shakespeare Company, Dark Forest Theatre, and Seraph Theatre.
The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers recently awarded Stacie the first inaugural ‘Stinger Award’ for Best Actress for ‘Faultline’.
Michelle AllenMichelle is exceptionally proud and pleased to have worked with two time Academy Award winning Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu on The Revenant. The film won 8 Oscars in 2016, among them Best Director for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Best Motion Picture, and Best Actor for first-time Oscar Winner Leonardo DiCaprio.
Previous to that, Michelle cast Zack Snyder-directed feature films Man of Steel, Watchmen and Sucker Punch as well as Final Destination Five, Red Riding Hood, Mystery Alaska, Cousins, The Accused (starring Jodie Foster) and Roxanne (starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah). Among her many episodic credits are Lost in Space, Fringe, Dead Like Me, The Twilight Zone and 21 Jump St. She also cast more than sixty films for television.
Michelle had the honour of winning the 2009-2010 Artios Award (Casting Society of America Award) for Outstanding Achievement in Television Pilot Casting for the hit CBS show The Good Wife. She was also nominated for two awards in 2006:Outstanding Achievement in M.O.W. Casting for the highly acclaimed A & E special, Flight 93, and A Little Thing Called Murder starring Judy Davis for the Lifetime Channel.
When Covid 19 struck in 2020, the industry – and much of the World – shifted immensely and in unforeseen ways.
Michelle channeled her energy, knowledge and original core appreciation of working with Actors into a private coaching and teaching practice with the intention of continuing to guide, nurture, and support the creative aspirations of performers. She is uniquely positioned to offer meaningful feedback and inspiration.
“We’ll see how the next episode unfolds!”
* ActorVan Studios may need to change coaches at the last minute if coaches are sick or on set.
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On Camera Fundamentals
Book a 1-1 info session with Petar at petar@actorvanstudios.com or call 604 209 7052
