Screen Teens program and adult acting classes

Amalia's classes are the place for budding actors to get in front of a camera and hone their talents in the heart of an ever-growing world-class filming location!

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Screen Teens - 2025 January Intensive Thursdays and Sundays Jan 16 - Feb 2, Tonui room

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Launched in Term 4 of 2024, this acting course for ages 13-18 covers the foundations of starting out as a screen actor. We'll do plenty of fun scenes for camera from film and tv and chat about the industry, getting an agent, nailing auditions, and practice techniques for relaxation, confidence, rehearsal, and truthful performance. Classes are supported by assistant teachers Luna and Caitlin, both theatre veterans with Auckland acting degrees.

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For adults (beginners and experienced actors alike) Amalia has both classes and self-directed scene group sessions planned for 2025. Stay updated on the Screen Actors of Queenstown Facebook page.

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Amalia also supports actors with headshot photos, audition taping, and private coaching.

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About

After years of learning different aspects of acting and filmmaking, Amalia came to Queenstown and despite a growing presence of exciting productions, noticed a gap in local offerings for actors. Her screen acting classes were born out of a desire to create a networking and practice ground for fellow actors, and to share the knowledge and tools she's learned and tested herself to build up our talent and increase local casting.

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Starting out in extra work, Amalia has professional experience on over 10 different TV shows over 7 years in Auckland, including roles on Shortland Street and Double Parked. She has taken part in a variety of acting training courses, notably an 80-week Meisner technique course by US coach Michael Saccente. She has an ATCL Diploma in Performing Speech and Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Screen Production from the University of Auckland. Amalia is also passionately involved in producing her own short films locally and is the secretary of the Southern Filmmakers Collective.

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Screen Teens Facebook Page‍
Adults Screen Actors Facebook Group