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On-Camera Scene Study

Beth Lucas School of Dance

5131 W Thompson Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221

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Event Description


The IAA June workshop topic: On-Camera Scene Study.

We will cover:

The power of subtlety and stillness
Translating sub-text to audience through the lens
Non-verbal Communication
Translating intent through the lens
Building chemistry


This workshop will focus on how your work translates through the lens to the audience. As story tellers, finding the depth of the scene and connecting to the audience is the core of craft. Understanding how subtlety and translation of thought are perceived allows the actor to deliver richer and more emotionally connected performances.

*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*
**If weather is an issue this workshop will be rescheduled to the following week**

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 ABC's Kevin (probably) Saves the World, FOX's The Gifted, Netflix's House of Cards and Ozark, NBC's Chicago PD, CBS' The Inspectors, and the NatGeo film Killing Reagan.

 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.
Map of Event Location
Saturday, June 16th, 2018 1:00 pm –  5:00 pm