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on-camera trainin, built for kids

The team here at Forge Film Acting built the on-camera acting classes we would have wanted as young actors. While so many schools and studios offer training for theater, musical theater, and college auditioning, the gap for kids' on-camera acting training was missing, so we built what we wished we had as kids! ​​

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Instead of kids fitting into adult classes when they're ready, our classes are built for kids, packed with material written for their age group, and training geared towards the actual on-camera projects they can expect to work on as professional child actors. 

kids acting classes

weekly classes for kids' ongoing acting training
Emma Knott Acting On Set

what to expect

Whether you are just starting out on camera, or working in the industry, this class will strengthen your confidence on-camera, and give you the tools you need to nail on-camera auditions, build your actor toolkit and grow in a joyful, supportive environment. 

 

Kids Academy classes have 2 different age groups. While the level and depth of information changes between the age groups, the structure of all Kids Academy classes follows our model below:

Camera Technique
Know your angles and use the frame to your advantage Find freedom of movement and tell a story without dialogue. 
Commercials
TV & Film
Showcase
Nail commercial auditions: the breakdown, slate, taking direction, callbacks, and MOS. 
How genre informs performance, breaking down the script.
• The camera picks it all up: find authenticity and truth through listening and reacting
• Make the audition yours: You bring a unique perspective & the power of you is always enough 
Rehearsal before class culminates in a Showcase for agents and the Compass Casting team! 
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kids intensives

  • On-Camera Kiddos
    On-Camera Kiddos
    On-Camera Kiddos
    Sat, Feb 14
    Central Forge at Flyover Studios
    Work with Chicago actor and teaching artist Emma Knott in her one-day on-camera acting intensive that gives a taste of her weekly class

Meet the Teacher: 

Emma Knott is a Chicago-based actor who brings a light, lovable energy to her roles on screen and stage, as well as to her teaching work, having taught art and theatre classes for years in the Chicagoland area. Learn more about Emma's acting work and teaching philosophy in our blog!

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Questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out!  Reach us at hello@forgefilmacting.com

Need help with college auditions?
Coachings are available both in person and online!

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