Event Description
The IAA September workshop will focus on stunts, safety, and working with weapons.
We will cover:
*understanding fight choreography
*fighting on camera
*breaking down movement
*camera angles for best results
*real vs fake fighting and why real works poorly on screen
*safety with firearms and bladed weapons
*when to say NO to action based on safety
This workshop is for both actors and filmmakers and will cover basics of breaking down fight scenes and simple action and the safety of breaking up the action for camera.
Many low budget indie projects lean toward horror and violence and actors are often asked to do things that have the intent to be "cool" on screen and can often compromise the safety of the actor. Fight scenes can look great if done well and with safety in mind. This workshop covers fighting for the camera and basic action that can improve both the quality of the work as well as the safety of the performer. Actors: know what to look for and when to say no. Filmmakers: learn the importance of rehearsal, camera position, and cheats to ge the results and minimize risk.
*Workshop tuition is non-refundable. If a student's scheduling issue arises, credit will be held for a future workshop for a period of 90 days*
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Beth Lucas School of Dance is located on Thompson Road and from the street looks like an old house on a hill. Follow the map and look for the flag-lined drive on the south side of the road.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Over the last 35 years, Jim Dougherty has worked on over 60 films in capacities ranging from actor to post production and has also performed in over 300 theatrical productions.
Jim is the chief instructor at both the Southeast Actors Academy and Indy Actors Academy where he approaches the craft much like the blended martial arts, incorporating a variety of techniques and philosophies creating his own unique approach to the craft and helping the student discover what works most effectively for them to develop their role and serve the story.
Jim studied theatre and film at Indiana University and later went on to pursue the craft in Chicago where he worked for Victory Gardens and Body Politic Theatres. While living in Chicago, Jim trained as a stuntman under John Hicks Pearce and became the assistant coordinator for The Chicago Stunt Team.
Jim has directed over a dozen short films which have screened on the festival circuit, and has served as the 1st Assistant Director on multiple features with notable Hollywood talent, and has shared the screen with names such as Margo Martindale, Gil Bellows, Clint Howard, Lew Temple, Marc Menchaca and Kevin Spacey.
His most recent screen work includes appearances on House of Cards, NBC's Chicago PD, CBS' The Inspectors, the NatGeo film Killing Reagan, and an upcoming appearance in Netflix's Ozark.
Jim's diversified background, both on camera and in production and post-production, has contributed to his teaching and the development of his student's skill and awareness of both production and post-production needs.
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