Directing Actors

In this workshop we will delve deep into the inner workings and characteristics that contribute to creating transformative performances and stories.

The relationship between Director and Actor is unique, dynamic and multifaceted. What goes into a truly unforgettable performance? Does it come to life through emotion and improvisation or is it something that is crafted through rehearsal and precision? In this 3-week workshop we will delve deep into the inner workings and characteristics that contribute to creating transformative performances and stories. Based both on the fundamentals of Directing for the Screen paired with hands-on exercises, this workshop provides participants with a toolkit of directorial approaches, techniques, and experiences that will help deepen their ability to connect and grow trustworthy and powerful collaborations with actors.

Instructor: Julia Hutchings Julia Hutchings is an award winning filmmaker based in Toronto. Her work has screened at festivals around the world and been showcased by art institutions and media competitions. Fascinated with the crossroads between media and life—her films explore the immediacy of performance, personal vs collective narrative, and the collaborative relationship between a story and its audience. In addition to directing and producing her own work, Julia’s professional dossier includes working in reality television, teaching screenwriting and filmmaking mentorships, developing experimental live cinema events, and producing and assistant directing independent films. Julia is an alumna of the Women in the Directors Chair program, holds an Honours BFA in Film Production from Simon Fraser University and is currently completing an MFA in Screenwriting at York University.