On-Camera Acting Course

To be believable on screen you play less, but precisely. Almost the whole course takes place in front of a camera.

About the Acting for the Camera course

A stage actor reaches the audience with voice and body; the camera magnifies the smallest gesture. The whole logic of this course rests on that difference: to be convincing on screen you have to play less, but far more precisely.

Most of each class happens in front of the camera — every exercise is recorded, then watched and analysed with the group. Students get used to seeing their own work on screen and spotting their own mistakes; this is where progress comes fastest.

By the end of the course every student has a self-tape and short showreel material — in other words, something ready to send to a casting director.

Who is it for?

— People who want to apply for castings but freeze in front of a camera

— Actors with stage experience who want to scale their work down for screen

— Presenters and content creators who need to speak naturally on camera

— Ages 14 and up; no previous training required

Course programme

• Shot sizes and the logic of the frame

• Working with text: script analysis

• Interaction with a scene partner

• Shooting a casting self-tape

• Showreel editing

What you will be able to do

• Know the shot sizes and adjust your performance to each one

• Hold the eyeline and keep takes consistent (continuity)

• Break down a script excerpt and find the objective of the role

• Shoot and send your own self-tape

• Collect usable material for a showreel

Frequently asked questions

Can I start with no experience?

Yes. Most groups are built for complete beginners, and the first classes are devoted to getting comfortable in front of the camera.

Do I need my own camera?

No, classes use the academy's equipment. An ordinary phone is enough for practising at home.

Will I be sent to castings after the course?

When a project matches, the academy submits actors from its own database. There is no guarantee, but a finished showreel improves the odds considerably.

Duration: 4 months · Level: Beginner → Intermediate · Format: Group, in person (Baku) · +994 55 957 89 99