Learn acting, directing & Post-Production with Rondel Reynoldson and Missy Cross @ Sisler IDM
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for VFS’ Behind the Lens – In front of the Lens 4 day Workshop @ Sisler” – Nov 21-24
Workshop Information:
Nov. 21-24, 2016
Sisler’s Redwood Studio 57
Learn from 2 VFS instructors (Acting & Directing)
About the VFS 4 day Intensive Workshop @ Sisler
The focus of this workshop is very much on directing actors, and the goal/intent is to bring together students from the Film and Theatre classes/programs at Sisler. The deliverables will follow this format:
BEHIND THE CAMERA / IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA – WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Faculty
VFS Instructors
- Rondel Reynoldson
- Missy Cross
Sisler Instructors
- Jamie Leduc (IDM)
- Jonathan Dyck-Lyons (IDM)
- Alexis Silver (Drama)
Total number of students: 54 students
- 24 students from IDM and 30 from theatre.
Production Groups/Teams:
- 5 production/teams in total
- comprising of 4-5 crew members
- 3 main actors
- 3 background actors/extras who will also fulfill production crew duties
Equipment:
- Canon HD cameras. Many models.
- Lumhawk and Coleman cool lights
Notes:
- 5 scripts are to be shot (and therefore 5 production teams are required)
- Sisler to determine production teams beforethe start of the workshop, with crew roles assigned (Directors, Camera ops, etc.).Sisler will not cast the roles yet. VFS team will oversee casting during the workshop.
Daily Schedule
| Monday, November 21st / Day 1 | |
| 9am-11:45 am (Theatre) |
Entire group in attendance · Introductions, Warm-up · Improvisation workshop · Storytelling overview · Language of the actor |
| 12 – 12:45 | Lunch |
| 12:45-2 pm (2 breakout rooms) | 2 groups with Rondel and Missy each taking 1 group.· Casting and Auditioning workshop |
| Tuesday, November 22nd / Day 2 | |
| 9- 10 am (Theatre) | Entire group in attendance· Casting / Instructions · Text analysis introduction / instructions · Breakout |
| 10 – 11:45 am (5 break out rooms) | Each team to work in their own space · Each group begins text analysis of scripts · Assign roles (3 actors, background extras) |
| 12 – 12:45 | · Lunch |
| 12:45-1:30 pm (5 break out rooms or IDM classroom?) |
· Rehearsing · Script breakdown (schedule) · Creating shot list · Set/production protocols, blocking NOTE: Rondel and Missy to decide if any of these elements should be taught first to larger group before sending to Breakout room. Large theatre is not available at this time but IDM classroom is |
| Wednesday, November 23rd / Day 3 |
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| 9am-11:45 am (various locations) |
· Production Shoots |
| 12 – 12:45 | · Lunch |
| 12:45-2 pm (various locations) |
· Production Shoots |
| Thursday, November 24th / Day 4 | |
| 9 – 11:45 am (IDM Classroom) |
· Screen dailies · Analyze performance · Discuss post (editing) strategy with existing dailies/footage. |
About the VFS Instructors:
Rondel Reynoldson
Rondel Reynoldson is an actress, known for Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010), Dirty(1998) and Dudley Do-Right (1999).
Filmography:
Actress (52 credits)
2016
UnREAL (TV Series) Officer Beltran
Reporter #3
Female Zombie (voice)
Ms. Soams
Rosie
Shelley Ryan / Dorothy St. George
Female Immigration Officer
Dorothy
Esme O’Brien
Missy Cross
Missy Cross is an actress and assistant director, known for Night of the Living Dead Mexicans (2008), Nostalgia Boy(2006) and Suicidalz (2010). See full bio »
Missy Cross was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and now resides in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About VFS:
www.vfs.edu
You are ready to find out if acting is the right outlet for your passion to tell stories. You’re looking to build your self-awareness, and develop your instrument, both vocally and physically, to approach any performance platform—a film set, a stage or a boardroom—with more presence and confidence. You are a creative force.