Training A Film Actor

Film acting is not stage acting shot by a camera.

The camera changes everything. Training A Film Actor is a comprehensive, classroom-tested guide created specifically for teachers of film acting.

Featuring 100 classroom-tested exercises organized across seven progressive tiers, the book provides a practical system for teaching actors how to work truthfully and effectively on camera—from foundational camera technique through performance, movement, specialty work, and professional simulation.

More than a collection of exercises, Training A Film Actor provides teachers with a progressive framework for building a film acting curriculum, structuring classroom work, and guiding students from fundamental skills toward professional on-camera demands.

A comprehensive guide for the teacher in the room.