Learn how to create the roles you want to play and showcase your talents by directing yourself and other actors in your own film.

Gain the tools and knowledge to think like a director and bring your artistic vision to life on screen.

From concept to post-production, you'll learn how to write, direct, and star in your own films with confidence.

About the Course:

Are you tired of waiting for someone else to cast you in their film? Do you have a burning desire to create your own project but don't know where to start? Look no further. With Actors Direct, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to take control of your acting career and become a successful actor-director. This course will teach you everything from writing a winning script, directing yourself and others on set, how to protect your vision, along with everything else you need to know to complete a film that you're proud of. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talents and become a film auteur!

Course Curriculum

9 Chapters · 37 Lessons

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    Module 1: Story, Vision and Artistic Concept

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      Why Do Actors Make Good Directors?

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      The Role Of A Director

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      Story, Vision and Concept

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      Ideas on How to Write a Script (for yourself)

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      Brainstorm Exercise

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      Three Act Movie Structure

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      Homework

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    Module 2: Directors Pitch Materials

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      Pitch Materials

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      Pitch Documents | How-to Guide

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      Directors Deck Sample

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    Module 3: Hiring Your Key Creative Team as Director-Actor

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      Module 3 Intro

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      Assemble Your Team

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      Module 3 Homework

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    Module 4: Directing Actors (and yourself)

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      Module 4 Intro

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      Directing Yourself

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      Tablework

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      Directing Actors

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      Module 4 Homework

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    Module 5: Pre-Production 101

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      Pre Production Intro

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      Camera Movement and Techniques

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      Storyboard, Shotlist and Overhead Diagram

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      Module 5 Homework

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    Module 6: Pre-Production 201

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      Pre Production Part 2

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      Module 6 Homework

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    Module 7: Production

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      Module 7 Intro

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      Production

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      Module 7 Outro

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    Module 8: Post Production

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      Module 8 Intro

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      Editing

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      Visual Effects

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      Color

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      Composer

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      Post Sound

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      Module 8 Outro

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    Next Steps

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