COHORTS FILLING FAST! Film & Television Audition Mastery - 5-Week Intensive with Simon Reynolds (includes a $70 private session credit!)

$297.00

Explore and develop a versatile palette of acting techniques and immerse yourself in the world of acting for film and television in this practical, hands-on workshop! Actors will submit self-tape auditions every week and workshop in class!

Film & Television Acting Foundations (5 Sessions) Focus: Authentic, camera-specific work for beginners & intermediates.

Who is this for? New and Returning Students, Beginners & Intermediates, Actors wanting Stronger Auditions or Self-Tapes.

Format: Zoom, 120-180 minutes, depending on class size.

Next Cohorts Begin: August 15th - Saturdays 9 am EDT & 8 pm PDT

Session 1 – Fundamentals of Film Acting; Trusting Impulse; ‘Being’ vs. Performing; Sense Memory, Relaxation & Private Moments

Session 2 – Accurate Scene Analysis for Character Arc, Urgency and Stakes

Session 3 – Acting Listening & Finding the Agreement

Session 4 – Emotional Momentum & Inhabiting Character; Thinking & Doing vs. ‘Line Delivery’

Session 5 – Self-Tape Audition and On-Set Mastery: Tips & Tricks

Working actor with 100+ IMDB credits Simon Reynolds offers a 5-week online Zoom intensive focused on authentic film and television performance. Training draws from and integrates Strasberg, Meisner and Stanislavski techniques, adapted specifically for on-camera truth. Curriculum foundations include accurate scene interpretation, trusting impulse, 'being; vs. performing, active listening, emotional momentum, sense memory for private moments and more. Scene work and weekly self-tape 'auditions' will ground the theory in practice. Will also explore on-set etiquette and tips. Limited to 10 students for personalized feedback. Simon Reynolds has developed his craft performing opposite accomplished actors such as Julianne Moore, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, Dennis Quaid, Rob Morrow, Hugh Grant, Saul Rubinek, Jennifer Connolly, Wes Bentley, Jeff Daniels and Martin Sheen.

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Explore and develop a versatile palette of acting techniques and immerse yourself in the world of acting for film and television in this practical, hands-on workshop! Actors will submit self-tape auditions every week and workshop in class!

Film & Television Acting Foundations (5 Sessions) Focus: Authentic, camera-specific work for beginners & intermediates.

Who is this for? New and Returning Students, Beginners & Intermediates, Actors wanting Stronger Auditions or Self-Tapes.

Format: Zoom, 120-180 minutes, depending on class size.

Next Cohorts Begin: August 15th - Saturdays 9 am EDT & 8 pm PDT

Session 1 – Fundamentals of Film Acting; Trusting Impulse; ‘Being’ vs. Performing; Sense Memory, Relaxation & Private Moments

Session 2 – Accurate Scene Analysis for Character Arc, Urgency and Stakes

Session 3 – Acting Listening & Finding the Agreement

Session 4 – Emotional Momentum & Inhabiting Character; Thinking & Doing vs. ‘Line Delivery’

Session 5 – Self-Tape Audition and On-Set Mastery: Tips & Tricks

Working actor with 100+ IMDB credits Simon Reynolds offers a 5-week online Zoom intensive focused on authentic film and television performance. Training draws from and integrates Strasberg, Meisner and Stanislavski techniques, adapted specifically for on-camera truth. Curriculum foundations include accurate scene interpretation, trusting impulse, 'being; vs. performing, active listening, emotional momentum, sense memory for private moments and more. Scene work and weekly self-tape 'auditions' will ground the theory in practice. Will also explore on-set etiquette and tips. Limited to 10 students for personalized feedback. Simon Reynolds has developed his craft performing opposite accomplished actors such as Julianne Moore, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, Dennis Quaid, Rob Morrow, Hugh Grant, Saul Rubinek, Jennifer Connolly, Wes Bentley, Jeff Daniels and Martin Sheen.

Testimonials…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Working with Simon was an incredible experience. After getting over being completely starstruck — I’ve admired his work for years — I found him to be the ultimate professional. Our session was amazing. Simon helped me understand my character on a much deeper level and guided me through preparing my lines for my first day on set next week. He’s caring, insightful, and has an incredible gift for helping you explore your character and grow your acting skills. I’m very new to acting again — I haven’t done anything in 35 years, and starting over at 55 felt daunting. Thanks to Simon, I now feel genuinely confident to step in front of the camera. I got so much out of our sessions and can’t recommend him highly enough.” Lynn Hardy, Spain

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Simon was awesome. He gave me a ton of extremely valuable advice and feedback to prepare me for a major acting audition. He helped me see my character from a more layered perspective. Simon also coached me through the audition and helped me select the best takes. I couldn’t have done it without him and plan to work with him on a regular basis.!” Sharon, United States

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Simon was so easy to talk to! Just in the first session gave so much actionable advice.” Eva, United States

From Self-Tape to Set….

The videos below illustrate the transition from a successful self-tape audition to final on-set scene. - 2025 Showtime USA Series “Fellow Travelers”