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SUMMARY:CASTING CALL: Live From Seoul! In discussion with casting director Olivia Brittain
DESCRIPTION:In this series of live discussions\, we talk with casting professionals from around the world. \nFirst up Olivia Brittain\, a British casting director working in Seoul\, South Korea! \nOnline Q&A: The Casting Process with Olivia Brittain\nJoin Rory O’Donnell\, director of ELFS in discussion with Olivia Brittain\, a casting director working internationally\, who will be covering all things casting and answering your questions on auditions\, acting tips and demystifying the casting process! \nWhether you are interested in working in Korea or the UK\, have questions about the differences in Asian and European casting proactives\, or just have general questions about your acting career\, we’ll aim to answer your queries as best we can. \nDate and time:\nSunday 28th August\, 11am – 12.30pm JST \nAbout Olivia Brittain\nOlivia Brittain is a film and TV casting director whose credits whilst working with leading London casting director Jina Jay include: ‘Dune’ (UK casting)\, ‘Halo’ for Paramount & Showtime\, ‘Enola Holmes’ and ‘Black Mirror’ for Netflix\, ‘The Night Manager’ and ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ for BBC/AMC\, and ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ for LucasFilm.\nCurrently based between London and Seoul\, working independently across international projects including foreign casting for Korean film and TV. \nSee more credits at IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4216545
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/casting-call-live-from-seoul/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Events,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220524T210000
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SUMMARY:ELFS Japan 'Soap Box' Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:What we’re doing\nSince 2018 ELFS Japan has run a networking evening for Tokyo filmmakers on the second Monday of each month. \nThose who have been to one of these events will remember that at 8pm we would have the ‘Soap Box’\, when anyone attending could get up and introduce themselves to the room\, either informing them of a specific project\, or simply to announce their skills and availability. \nHow it will work\nThe event will be run via Zoom. The channel will open at 7pm and those who arrive will be able to mingle. Our on-site events often had over 50 people attending\, so when we reach a certain number we will split the group into ‘rooms’. \nAt 8pm the ‘Soap Box’ will begin. All attendees will return to the main room and be muted. Each person who wishes to speak will be unmuted and given time to speak. Depending on the numbers this may take a while\, so grab a pen and make a note of people you might like to get in contact with! \nOnce everyone has spoken networking will continue as late as people wish. \nYou do not have to speak. You can just listen! Also feel free to attend if you are not in Tokyo\, or even Japan\, if you are interested in communicating with people here. \nI will ask each person who speaks to provide me with an email address they do not mind being shared. Therefore we can put you in contact with each other after the event\, even without 名刺! \nHow to Join?\nIf you would like to attend please email us at: \ninfo@elfsjapan.com \nPlease include the following: \n\nName\nEmail address for Zoom link\nContact email that can be shared with attendees (at your discretion)\nDo you wish to speak? Yes or No\nSome information on you; e.g. screenwriter\, director\, actor.\n\n  \nYou can also join by completing the form below. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name\n \n \n Your email for Zoom invite\n \n \n Email address to be shared with attendees (optional)\n \n \n Do you wish to speak?\nYesNo\n \n Some information on you; e.g. screenwriter\, director\, actor
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/elfs-japan-soap-box-networking-evening/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenwriting
DESCRIPTION:Taught over four nights through activities\, discussions\, and practical exercises\, this lively online screenwriting course is designed to introduce simple\, reliable writing concepts and techniques that build up the confidence and skills required to take a great idea and bring it to life! Whether just starting out or hitting a wall with a current script\, this course offers something for everyone. Be prepared to talk about the movies you love and get ready to work on your own screenplay! \nTopics covered include:\n\nWriting characters the audience cares about\nBuilding a workable\, robust outline\nWriting memorable dialogue\nSubverting cliches and using themes\nFormatting rules\nScripting a scene from beginning to end\nCreating a treatment via story beats\nWhen to rewrite and what to focus on\nRecommended screenwriting books\, podcasts\, and other material\n\nPractical activities are featured throughout\, as much as three to four per class. Homework will be assigned after each class to maximize techniques learned and help bring screenwriters closer to their finished manuscript. Homework is not mandatory\, though recommended. \nPart I: Characters\nClass 1 introduction:\nGreat stories begin with great characters. Through practical activities\, students will focus on effective methods behind character creation\, motivation\, and emotional arcs. Take that idea and turn it into a character! \n\n(Lead) Character Creation\nUnderdogs\, Friends\, and Villains\nGenre Expectations\nThe Hero’s Journey VS. The Story Wheel\nCharacter Arcs\n\nPart II: Structure\nClass 2 introduction:\nIn this class\, students will debate and discuss popular screenwriting structure concepts\, learn how to build a story around acts\, and work on outlining a screenplay of their own. Got a great beginning or middle but no end? This class will help! \n\n3 Acts or 5 Acts?\nNon-Linear Structure And Other Styles\nAdapting Japanese Storytelling Techniques\nOutlining With Confidence\nPacing To Audience Expectations\n\nPart III: Themes & Dialogue\nClass 3 introduction:\nFocusing on essential topics such as dialogue\, themes\, and character arcs; students will discover confidence in their own voice as they learn core elements in creating original\, rewarding screenplays. Make your characters sound like living\, breathing\, joking people! \n\nWhen To Add The Theme\nHooks: Dramatic Irony\, The Ticking Clock\, and more\nSubverting Cliches and Tropes\nDialogue\, Dialogue\, Dialogue\nYour Style VS. Audience Need\nCreating “Spielberg Moments” And Writing A Memorable Scene\n\nPart IV: Mechanics & The Full Script\nClass 4 introduction:\nIn this final class\, students will discover the practical techniques behind developing a troublesome treatment into a successful script\, formatting\, pacing\, and more! Nowhere to hide\, no excuses to use…this class will help you get writing! You can do it! \n\nTreatments and Elevator Pitches\nPlot Beats and Post-it Notes\nRules of Formatting\nThe Novel VS. The Screenplay\nScripting A Scene:\nThe Intent\nStarting From The Middle\nHow To Write Action\nWhen To Write Nothing\nThe Rules of Rewriting\n\nAbout Brad Freeman\nBorn in New Zealand and based in Tokyo\, Bradley Freeman was responsible for writing and directing several short and feature length films\, as well as working behind the scenes on the big budget 2007 Japanese film\, Dororo. \nThe author of three novels\, and with 12+ years of experience in Japan\, Bradley’s classes are designed to introduce realistic\, practical exercises to increase confidence and help screenwriters make progress on their work.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/introduction-to-screenwriting-brad-freeman/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Online Classes,Screenwriting Courses
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SUMMARY:Autonomous Acting
DESCRIPTION:8 weeks | 50000¥*\nFebruary 21st to April 11th\nFixed Class Time: Sundays 7pm-9pm JST (10am-12pm GMT) \nCreating Your Own Quality Content to Showcase your Talent\nIn the current state of the world of entertainment it’s becoming increasingly difficult for new actors to get their “foot in the door”. It is more important than ever to take matters into your own hands and put yourself out there\, without waiting for someone’s approval. \nIn this eight week class you will have the chance to team up with other like-minded emerging actors to create your own short films\, showreel scenes and video clips to present your skills in the best light possible and get your work seen – even from the comfort of your own home\, given the current circumstances. \nWhat you get:\n\nA step by step guide to create your own film/scene\n2 hours online group coaching once a week\, covering:\n\nhow to highlight your talent on video\nstructuring\, planning and executing your own shoot\nwhat resources are already available to you and how to make use of them\nHow to be your own producer\nbasic knowledge on key positions on a film set\nteam and leadership coaching\nsocial media and online promotion strategies\nfilm festivals and how to enter (even without a budget)\nOn- and offline communication as a tool for success\nbasic screenwriting and video editing\n\n\nOne 30 Minute private coaching session\nA one-hour check-in and accountability group call every week (attendance optional)\nan accountability partner each week to check on your progress and practise result oriented communication\nA tailor made script written for you based on your own preferences and talents\nThe final scenes/ films edited and uploaded online ready to share\nA slack workspace (communications app) for the entire group and each individual film/scene with guaranteed responses to any questions within 24 hours\nA weekly email with weekly progress check-list and external resources for further learning on any subject touched on\nGuest tutors and Q&A’s with experts on individual topics (cinematography\, social media\, festivals…)\n(Tokyo only) Studio space and basic equipment available for rehearsal and shooting\nAn online showcase “film festival” at the end of the class where all work is presented to an audience\n\nThe Process\nYou will divide into small local teams for each scene/film and plan your own schedule\, so everyone can work on their own time. You may choose to work alone or in pairs as well\, but that will limit your resources and learning effect. \nThe more you are willing to challenge yourself\, the more you will grow as an artist! \nIt is guaranteed that at the end of it each actor will have an at least 2-minute long film\, scene\, or clip demonstrating their current level of acting\, but even more than that you will come out with invaluable knowledge about the entire process surrounding film production and publication in the 21st century. \nIf regulations in your location allows for in person meetups outside of the class\, it is expected that you make yourself available to support at least one other film/scene in a non-acting position in addition to the one\, you are acting in\, if you are planning on making use of the support from other team members as well. \nWho It’s For\nThis class is primarily designed for actors who already have some experience in front of the camera\, have taken acting classes before or beginners who are highly ambitious and certain that a professional career in the entertainment industry is where they’re headed. \nMinimum time commitment: \nOne 2-hour class and 1-2 hours of independent work per week are the very minimum to successfully create satisfying results for yourself within this class. Depending on the scale of your chosen scene/film and your own goals the amount of time needed can very easily exceed that. Make sure to set realistic goals in the beginning of class according to your schedule. \nCLASS SCHEDULE\nWeek 1: Teambuilding\, Resources & Screenwriting basics\nWeek 2: From Script to Scene\, from Scene to Schedule to Set\nWeek 3: Acting and “Self Directing”\nWeek 4: DIY Cinematography\, Light and Sound \nFrom Week 4 on: Shooting begins! \nWeek 5: Social Media\, Film Festivals and Promoting Early\nWeek 6: “Damage Control” & Creative Solutions\nWeek 7: Basic Editing\nWeek 8: Pioneer Training: On to your next project! \nBonus Week: Online Film Festival and Virtual Red Carpet \nScholarship Opportunity\n*We will award 1-2 purely merit based scholarships for actors to take this class for free\, based on a one-minute application video of your acting work. However\, this opportunity is only available to actors who are signing up for the course\, regardless of whether they receive the scholarship\, so you must be able to afford the class in order to be eligible. \nThe scholarship recipients are chosen by external judges\, who have no personal connection to any of the participating actors. \nTo be eligible for the scholarship\, please sign up for the class (the winner/s will receive a full refund) and send a 1-minute video to marei.annis@allvisionsalign.com by February 14th 2021. This video can be a monologue\, a scene or anything of your choosing to demonstrate the best of your current acting abilities. It should be created specifically for this purpose and not have been previously published. Please upload no more than 60 seconds of material on your own youtube\, vimeo\, dropbox\, google drive or similar platform and send only the link. \nThe winners will be announced during the first class and receive a full refund of their investment. \nMore Questions?\nIf you have any questions about the class before booking your spot\, please use this link to join our LINE group (must have the LINE messenger app installed):\nhttp://line.me/ti/g/o4qpgVFcnY \nAbout Marei Annis\n \nMarei Annis started the acting branch of English Language Film School Japan in 2019\, when she moved to Tokyo after spending the previous years between London and Los Angeles. She started her own acting journey as a stage actress in Germany\, then eventually moved on to screen acting and founded her own film production company All Visions Align Ltd in 2017\, allowing her to become fully independent as an actress and produce her own work on her own terms. \nMarei studied a variety of acting techniques in Berlin\, London and Los Angeles which all contributed to the creation of her very own\, unique teaching style. \nShe has made it her mission to support actors in dreaming big and shaping their own unique artistic careers rather than attempting a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching. \nIn addition\, Marei has a background in life- and business coaching\, which she weaves into her acting techniques\, to give actors not just a solid technical foundation\, but the mindsets\, values and strategies actors need to succeed in the 21st century without selling their body and soul. \nBesides acting and film producing Marei expresses her creative calling as lead singer in the international rock band TurboWitch or in Tokyo’s numerous karaoke booths.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/autonomous-acting/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
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SUMMARY:4 Weeks Online Acting
DESCRIPTION:January 24th to February 14th\nSunday 7pm-9:30pm JST (10am-12:30pm GMT)\n20000¥ \nIn this four week online acting class you’ll be assigned a scene or monologue to perform and self- tape either alone or with a scene partner on zoom. During the class you’ll receive feedback based on the pre-filmed material and gain further insights into how to perfect the results of your work. \nYou will need a phone\, laptop or camera\, an internet connection and a quiet enough space at home to film yourself and participate in the zoom sessions.\nThrough mental and emotional exercises you’ll get to train your “acting muscles” and expand your knowledge on different techniques and approaches to capture your own performance on camera. You’ll exercise your imagination and ability to bring your “best game” no matter the circumstances. \nYou’ll discover the character\, relationship\, goals and mannerisms of your particular scene and then work over four weeks to make the best possible choices to bring out your very best performance. \nSome of the aspects we’ll cover are: \n\nScene Analyses\nMaking strong and unique choices\nPhysical and emotional preparation before starting a scene\nTruly connecting with your scene partner (or imagined circumstances in case of a monologue)\nSelftaping\n\nThis class is suitable for actors with and without previous experience\, who have a serious interest in pursuing acting as a professional career. \n* Any student already signed up for the 2 month “Autonomous Acting” class before January 24th can participate in this class free of charge. \nAbout Marei Annis\nMarei Annis is an actress\, producer and writer\, originally from Germany\, who spent the past five years between London and Los Angeles\, founding her own film production company “AVA – All Visions Align Ltd” which has produced two feature films in only two years and is now establishing a branch of operations in Tokyo. \nShe studied a variety of acting techniques in Berlin\, London and Los Angeles with coaches such as Bernard Hiller\, Lisa Pescia\, Mike Bernardin\, Monika Gossmann and Petra Wolf and eventually developed her own technique in guiding actors to express their most unique qualities through their performance.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/4-weeks-online-acting/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
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SUMMARY:Autonomous Acting - Free Info Session
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd 7pm JST (10am GMT)\nZoom only\nFREE \nSignup by Email: marei.annis@allvisionsalign.com \nFor all students interested in participating in our 8 week “Autonomous Acting” class or any of our other current classes\, Marei is holding a free Q&A session to answer any questions not answered on the page. \nFeel free to bring any of your more general “acting questions” too. After all questions are answered we’ll leave the space open for a bit\, so you also have the chance to connect with each other and network with fellow actors. \nMore information on our current classes here: \n4 weeks Online Acting\nAutonomous Acting \nAbout Marei Annis\nMarei Annis is an actress\, producer and writer\, originally from Germany\, who spent the past five years between London and Los Angeles\, founding her own film production company “AVA – All Visions Align Ltd” which has produced two feature films in only two years and is now establishing a branch of operations in Tokyo. \nShe studied a variety of acting techniques in Berlin\, London and Los Angeles with coaches such as Bernard Hiller\, Lisa Pescia\, Mike Bernardin\, Monika Gossmann and Petra Wolf and eventually developed her own technique in guiding actors to express their most unique qualities through their performance.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/autonomous-acting-free-info-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201129T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
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SUMMARY:How to Get Cast as an English Speaking Actor in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are already an actor in Japan\, or you are considering taking a step to become one\, this event aims to de-mystify the casting process through a discussion and Q&A session with casting directors\, producers and actors active in the Japanese industry\, and who specialise in the casting of English-speaking talent for both domestic and foreign productions shooting in Japan. \nWho should attend?\n\nEnglish speaking foreign actors in Japan\nEnglish speaking Japanese actors in Japan\nEnglish speaking actors outside of Japan thinking of working in Japan.\n\n(The event will be conducted in English!) \nFormat of the Event\nAttendees will join us via Zoom. Interviews with the guests will be followed by a question and answer session. You can submit questions in advance (see below)\, and there will also be the opportunity to ask the guests during the session. \n10:30 Introduction from the moderator (Rory O’Donnell: ELFS Japan) \n10:40 Interview: Eiji Leon Lee (FILMSTA)\, Ko Iwagami (KAIJU Inc)\, Rikiya Takano (KAIJU Inc)\nTopics to include: \n\nGetting an agent\nSelf-taping\nWork available to foreign actors in Japan\nThe casting process\n\n11:25 Online Q&A with FILMSTA and KAIJU Inc \n12:00 15 minute intermission. \n12:15 Interview: Actor Yuki Matsuzaki (Letters from Iwo Jima\, Pirates of the Caribbean etc)\nTopics to include: \n\nBecoming an actor\nJapan and Hollywood – the difference for actors\nAudition performance\n\n12:45 Online Q&A with Yuki Matsuzaki \n13:30 Event finishes \nHow to attend\nAfter you purchase your place on the event you will be sent a questionnaire. On this\, you will have the opportunity to ask questions in advance. This will allow us to prepare to cover areas of specific interest\, so do apply early to be sure we see your questions! \nEveryone who attends will be listed on KAIJU Inc and FILMSTA’s lists of English speaking actors (you can choose to opt-out from this). \nOn the Sunday morning you will receive the link to the Zoom meeting. See you there! \nAbout the Guests\nRory O’Donnell (Moderator)\n \nRory O’Donnell worked in the UK entertainment industry for 25 years\, initially as an actor\, then a casting director\, before spending ten years as course director for Raindance London\, the UK’s top provider of short training courses for filmmakers. He is an award-winning filmmaker\, with short films he has directed screening in festivals in Europe and North America. His students have included everyone from film professionals looking to broaden their skillsets to inexperienced novices with a passing interest in the subject. Building on this experience\, he has developed classes accommodating to all backgrounds and abilities. \nKo Iwagami\n \nKAIJU Inc. Casting Director\, casting credits incld. Tokyo Vice (HBO MAX)\, Naked Director 2 (NETFLIX)\, Ju-on: Origins (NETFLIX)\, The Outsider (NETFLIX)\nREAD: How Kaiju Inc’s Ko Iwagami is fighting back against Hollywood whitewashing\nIMDB \nBorn 1985 in Tokyo\, Japan. In his youth\, Ko watched the Indiana Jones series and was inspired to pursue a career in films. After finishing junior high in Japan\, he moved alone to the United States in a study abroad program\, and during his time at university at Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, he began interning on film productions. In 2009\, he fully entered the film industry\, working in production on the film Due Date\, starring Robert Downey Jr. He followed this with his involvements on many major Hollywood blockbusters such as\, Breaking Bad\, Avengers\, The Last Stand and The Wolverine. Since then\, he has been working in Japan\, focusing his attention on international productions of films\, commercials and music videos. Ko is now an independent casting director\, and owner of Kaiju Inc. His mission is to bring amazing Japanese talents to the international stage. \nRikiya Takano\nKAIJU Inc. Casting Associate\, Producer\, casting credits incld. Tokyo Vice (HBO MAX)\, Naked Director 2 (NETFLIX)\, Ju-on: Origins (NETFLIX)\nIMDB \nBorn and raised under Mt. Fuji\, Rikiya grew up surrounded by nature in Japan. When he was in junior high he was inspired by two Japanese actors\, Nishida Toshiyuki and Ken Watanabe. He soon started following his dream to work in Hollywood as a filmmaker. After graduating in Tokyo\, he attended California State University\, Northridge to pursue a major in Film Production. Rikiya worked on various short films as a Producer and Art Director while attending CSU. The short film\, Amal that he worked as an art director was selected for one of the best senior thesis films in the year and screened at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Since 2018 he has been working with the production company tenFrames as a Producer’s Assistant. In addition to his work behind the camera\, he has acted in various projects including the independent feature films\, Netflix Original Series\, and also he has been working at a casting company KAIJU INC in Tokyo and worked for International/Japanese MV\, Commercial\, TV shows and films as a casting associate. He is a diligent and creative filmmaker from Japan who has been challenging himself in Hollywood to make his dream come true. \nEiji Leon Lee\nFILMSTA\, Casting Director & Producer.\ncasting credits incld. BACHELORETTE JAPAN (Amazon Prime)\, QUEER EYE WE’RE IN JAPAN! (NETFLIX)\, The Cursed (Korean TV series)\, UMAMI (FRANCE)\, Crystal Frog (FRANCE)\nIMDB \nBorn and raised in Tokyo\, Japan. As a teenager\, he discovered Acting while he was studying fine arts and music. He took a world journey to broaden his horizons upon completion of Acting School in Japan. He was also trained “Acting for Film and Television” at the Vancouver Film School in Canada and “Filmmaking” at the New York Film Academy\, Universal Studios in US. He is currently living in Japan\, working as a FILMSTA （ACTOR / MODEL / CASTING / PRODUCER） in all over the world. \nYuki Matsuzaki\nActor\, Voice-Actor\, Dialect Coach(English/Japanese)\, Cultural Consultant\, Translator\, credits incld. The Last Samurai (Warnor Bros)\, Letters from Iwo Jima (Warner Bros)\, The Pink Panther 2 (Columbia Pics)\, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Disney)\, The Man in the High Castle (AMAZON PRIME)\nIMDB \nBorn in Miyazaki\, Japan. Matsuzaki began acting at the age of 7 in local theaters in Miyazaki. Upon graduating high school\, he moved to New York City to become an accomplished actor with the versatility to perform in both English and Japanese. Upon his arrival\, all his money was stolen and he became homeless. In order to survive\, he started performing on the streets of Times Square. After being cast in a B-action film\, he moved to Hollywood and appeared in over 40 films and TV series including The Last Samurai\, Letters from Iwo Jima\, Heroes\, The Pink Panther 2\, and Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides. He had overcome English by memorizing an entire dictionary\, and started to work as a voice-actor and such cartoons as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and We Bare Bears. Since 2015\, he started to assist other actors on their English performances\, and worked as an on-set dialogue coach on numerous projects including Pacific Rim: Uprising.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/how-to-get-cast-as-an-english-speaking-actor-in-japan/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200819T213000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Screenwriting
DESCRIPTION:By popular request\, ELFS Japan is happy to announce the release of an all-new online screenwriting course: \nScreenwriting for the Intermediate Level! \nCreated for those confident with screenwriting fundamentals (basic formatting\, character creation\, 3-5 act structure) this three night online class delves into key elements intended to help students elevate an existing script\, or to further hone their writing talents. \nEach class features practical activities\, discussions\, and homework designed to support and encourage students in their screenwriting pursuits. \nTopics covered include: \n\nIntensive dialogue work\nEfficient rewriting\nMaking your screenplay unique\nHigh concept stories\nWriting character accents\nHoning arcs and scenes\nTaking on feedback\n\nCompletion of ELFS Japan’s “Introduction to Screenwriting” is not required\, though students who have completed the course\, or who already have experience writing screenplays will benefit highly. \nClass 1: Dialogue Essentials\nFocusing solely on dialogue\, this class will help students create realistic\, natural dialogue that informs and entertains in equal measure. \n\nMaking fake words real\nFamous scene breakdown\nCrafting dialogue unique to the writer\nWriting accents\nSubtext: less is more\n\nClass 2: Rewriting & Revising\nCovering rewriting techniques\, this class is dedicated to polishing scenes\, characters and arcs by helping students revise and be ruthless with their own material. \n\nNotes from team members and what to do\nEssential editing\n4 page to 2 page scenes\nThree questions to ask of every scene\n\nClass 3: Creating YOUR Story\nIn this final class\, students will be tasked with defining what makes their screenplay unique\, and how best to showcase it. \n\nSame but different stories\nCreating your unique vision\nAudience trends\nHigh concept stories\nCrafting a killer spec script\nVoluntary homework will be provided after each class.\n\n\n\nInformation about ELFS Online Classes
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/intermediate-screenwriting/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Online Classes,Screenwriting Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200727T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
CREATED:20200217T094100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200628T020012Z
UID:2461-1595876400-1595885400@elfsjapan.com
SUMMARY:Writing Horror: A Screenwriting Class
DESCRIPTION:Featuring key concepts\, practical examples\, and essential writing tips\, this online screenwriting class is designed to enforce techniques for those interested in creating a horror screenplay. If you are a horror fan\, or just someone who wants to write an original\, challenging script\, this class is certain to educate and entertain! \nTopics covered include:\n\nHorror tropes and how to avoid them\nJump scares VS. the slow burn\nGenre within horror\nBuilding memorable characters\nHorror rules and how they shape a screenplay\nScripting a scary scene\nAnd more…\n\nHomework will be assigned after the class to maximize techniques learned and help bring screenwriters closer to the perfect scare. \nInformation about ELFS Online Classes \nAbout Brad Freeman\nBorn in New Zealand and based in Tokyo\, Bradley Freeman was responsible for writing and directing several short and feature length films\, as well as working behind the scenes on the big budget 2007 Japanese film\, Dororo. \nThe author of three novels\, and with 12+ years of experience in Japan\, Bradley’s classes are designed to introduce realistic\, practical exercises to increase confidence and help screenwriters make progress on their work.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/writing-horror-a-screenwriting-class/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Online Classes,Screenwriting Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200720T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
CREATED:20200715T075412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T110855Z
UID:2885-1595275200-1595282400@elfsjapan.com
SUMMARY:Acting: Online Career & Video Feedback Class
DESCRIPTION:In our online classes we talk about how to make the pursuit of your acting goals a top priority in your life and how to advance towards your goals at a steady pace. This class is also a good place to be to set and declare goals for yourself and hold yourself accountable on taking the next steps necessary. \nIn the second half of the class\, we review materials that students can send in beforehand: Showreels\, recent film projects or simply monologues recorded on their phones. You will receive in depth\, detailed feedback on your work and on what to improve for the next round. This is especially helpful to practise your self-tape skills for remote auditions. \n\nIndividual private sessions: 6000¥/hour\nPrivate Sessions Available: Friday 12:00pm-7:00pm | Sunday 11:00am-2:30pm
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/online-career-video-feedback-class/2020-07-20/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
CREATED:20191115T083852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T054310Z
UID:2261-1589482800-1589491800@elfsjapan.com
SUMMARY:The O1 Visa: Working in Hollywood for Actors
DESCRIPTION:  \nMany actors dream about Hollywood\, but are unsure of their chances to actually make that dream a reality.\nOne of the many concerns about entering the world’s biggest film industry is how to obtain a work visa that will allow you to continue your acting career and get cast for American TV\, film and commercial work. \nIn this online class you will learn everything you need to know about the process of applying for an O1 visa as an international actor. \nCourse Overview\nThe class will cover: \n\nWho can apply for an O1 visa?\nWhich criteria must be met for the application to be successful?\nWhat is the process\, what is involved\, which documents are needed and how long will the application process take?\nWhat type of work can you do on this visa and how do you get acting work in America?\nWhat are the costs involved?\nWhat to consider when choosing your entertainment lawyer plus a list of recommended lawyers who have a high success rate of winning O1 visa cases.\nTips directly passed on from Japanese artists living and working in Hollywood right now.\nBonus: Life in Hollywood/ The US: Some other facts to consider before moving.\n\nThis class is for actors\, who have already done acting work in Japan or elsewhere and are curious about the legal side of how to take their career to the next level\, by entering Hollywood or the American Film Industry in general.\nIf you are considering moving\, or even if you would just be interested in what it takes to be eligible to be cast in American productions\, you will get all the information you need. \nEven if you are only starting your acting career\, but are interested in someday working in the US\, this online class can help you set your goals in order to achieve that dream sooner! \nAbout Marei Annis\nMarei Annis is an actress\, producer and writer\, originally from Germany\, who spent the past five years between London and Los Angeles\, founding her own film production company “AVA – All Visions Align Ltd” which has produced two feature films in only two years and is now establishing a branch of operations in Tokyo. \nShe studied a variety of acting techniques in Berlin\, London and Los Angeles with coaches such as Bernard Hiller\, Lisa Pescia\, Mike Bernardin\, Monika Gossmann and Petra Wolf and eventually developed her own technique in guiding actors to express their most unique qualities through their performance.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/the-o1-visa-working-in-hollywood-for-actors/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Events,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200408T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200408T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T031453
CREATED:20200403T002213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200531T044626Z
UID:2599-1586376000-1586383200@elfsjapan.com
SUMMARY:Online Acting - Pay What You Can
DESCRIPTION:Given everyone’s current situation\, uncertainty about people’s work situation and no real outlook on how long all of this will last and in what way\, I feel like it is important more than ever to provide a space for consistent growth\, community and creativity especially amongst artists. \nI have therefore decided to change the system of our online acting classes and make them free to attend for anyone\, across the world\, who cannot make a financial commitment at this point. \nFor everyone else\, the amount you pay is up to you and I trust that you will contribute what you can\, taking into consideration that we at ELFS Japan too have bills to pay and will rely on people’s continued support over the coming months as well to actually keep the school open. \nThe classes will continue as online “feedback sessions” on zoom\, where I review and give notes on any material the students upload to a specifically created google drive folder (or their own youtube/vimeo accounts) prior to the session. \nThis means\, students are free to work on monologues\, solo scenes or even get feedback based on their previously recorded work and showreels. \nUpon request I am happy to provide monologue and exercise material to work on. \nClass Details\nThe feedback sessions are (Tokyo time):\nEvery Monday and Friday 8pm-10pm (but may be shorter if all uploaded material has been reviewed) \nAny material you want to be reviewed during the class has to be submitted by 7pm on the day of the class. We will create a special email list and a LINE group specifically for anyone wishing to join the online classes at any point. Anyone is welcome to join the feedback sessions\, even if you haven’t submitted any material of your own. \nThis offer is temporary\, but I feel that at this current point in time it’s important that we support each other and not lose touch within our communities. \nI believe it is important to protect who we can by staying home as much as we can and furthermore that we can even embrace this chance to find new ways to connect with each other\, improve\, grow and work together\, now even beyond the borders of our countries. \nInformation about ELFS Online Classes \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Date of class (required)\n\n \n1. I am uploading material by no later than 7:30pm on the day of class2. I only want to audit/ watch the feedback on other people's material\n \n Comments
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/online-acting-pay-what-you-can/2020-04-08/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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