FILM & TV MASTERCLASS
Learn the skills that go into creating a powerful and memorable Screen Audition/Self Tape.
This is an advanced level Film & TV audition/self-tape intensive designed to equip the professional actor with the most advanced and effective screen testing/auditioning skills & techniques.
The course will cover all aspects of the audition process, from script analysis and preparation to self-taping, in front of the casting director in the room or via Zoom. Cutting-edge tools & techniques will be explored to allow the actor to captivate and stand out in auditions!
Actors will receive scripts in advance to prepare. After this course, the actor will feel empowered, confident, and ready to “nail the audition.”
**This Masterclass is offered either as a 3 DAY IN PERSON MASTERCLASS or 4 WEEKS ONLINE**
This course is formatted for a highly individualised experience.
Masterclass Outline:
Transform your tapes from watchable to FEELABLE by learning the four essential ingredients that will captivate casting directors
Take charge of the five technical elements of a self-tape that instantly elevate the impact of your tape
Make bold choices by discovering a breakthrough script breakdown technique that will let your unique interpretation shine through and leave a lasting impression
Grab their attention in the first 8 seconds and make them eager to see more
Conquer fear and gain confidence in auditions by exploring the psychology of performance and equipping yourself with the latest tools to overcome nerves
Trouble-shooting in auditions: forgetting lines, learn how to access instant emotion
Discover brand new tools to elevate your self-tapes and auditions to new heights and increase your chances of booking the job!
THE FILM & TV MASTERCLASS is offered LIVE.
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SYDNEY MASTERCLASS
JANUARY 2025– 3 DAY MASTERCLASS (FULL! Email to be put on the waitlist!)
DATE: FRIDAY 17th JANUARY 2025 – SUNDAY 19th JANUARY 2025
TIME: 10AM – 5PM (AUSTRALIA AEDT)
COURSE FEE: $1600 (inc GST)
FEBRUARY 2025– 3 DAY MASTERCLASS (FULL! Email to be put on the waitlist!)
DATE: FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2025 – SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2025
TIME: 10AM – 5PM (AUSTRALIA AEDT)
COURSE FEE: $1600 (inc GST)
MARCH 2025– 3 DAY MASTERCLASS (NOW OPEN!)
DATE: FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 – SUNDAY 30th MARCH 2025
TIME: 10AM – 5PM (AUSTRALIA AEDT)
COURSE FEE: $1600 (inc GST)
Email: info@leschanterystudio.com to apply.
ONGOING SERIES
This extremely popular Ongoing Monthly Series is an extension course exclusively available for actors who have completed the 3-Day Film & TV Masterclass.
Each week, actors are offered a brand new acting tool to expand their acting toolkit.
The series is four classes in total, spread over four consecutive weeks.
Note: These classes fill out in minutes due to popularity and are often booked in advance.
More Information:
It is a weekly opportunity to work on “the process,” ensuring that the actor remains in a “ready” state to nail every opportunity. Each week the actor will receive material to prepare. The class begins with a screen acting activity, and the session proceeds like an audition. All work is filmed and reviewed with feedback. These classes are hugely popular, and the studio cannot guarantee placement.
ONGOING CLASSES ARE OFFERED BOTH ONLINE & IN PERSON
If you have completed the 3-Day Masterclass, you can email us at info@leschanterystudio.com to be put on an advanced placement list with your preferred day or night.
*Please note these classes fill in advance and it is recomended to email to join the waitlist.
There are currently five class options:
Monday Night (In Person)
Tuesday Day (Online)
Tuesday Night (Online)
Wednesday Day (In Person)
Wednesday Night (In Person)
Due to Les’s schedule & limited availability, these times may change from month to month.
JANUARY ONGOINGS (ALL CLASSES FULL!)
FEBRUARY ONGOINGS (ALL CLASSES FULL!)
Email info@leschanterystudio.com to be put on the waitlist.
PRIVATE COACHING
Les Chantery Studio offers private coaching and self-tape feedback sessions. Due to demand, Les cannot take on most private coaching requests. Please email info@leschanterystudio.com if you wish to enquire about private coaching sessions.
For last-minute self-tape and audition coaching, we recommend contacting our studio Coach Jasper Whincop at jasper@leschanterystudio.com.
This 4-week Masterclass will equip the professional actor with cutting-edge and proven self-taping/auditioning skills and techniques. Les will be teaching this masterclass live from Sydney! Actors worldwide have come to Sydney to participate in the 3-DAY MASTERCLASS. For the first time, this popular masterclass will be offered to actors based anywhere in the world and will run over four consecutive weeks online. By the completion of the Masterclass, you will have all the tools Les uses with actors to BOOK THE JOB!
*This four-week masterclass is an accelerator format of the popular 3-DAY MASTERCLASS Les teaches in his Sydney studio! It is a lecture-style seminar with scheduled opportunities to ask questions throughout. You will receive a script each week to self-tape ahead of class. Les will give individual feedback on your tape. A lot of information is covered and a pen and paper for note-taking is highly recommended.
4 WEEK ONLINE MASTERCLASS
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Transform your tapes from watchable to FEELABLE by learning the four essential ingredients that will captivate casting directors
- Take charge of the five technical elements of a self-tape that instantly elevate the impact of your tape
- Make bold choices by discovering a breakthrough script breakdown technique that will let your unique interpretation shine through and leave a lasting impression
- Grab their attention in the first 8 seconds and make them eager to see more
- Conquer fear in auditions by exploring the psychology of performance and equipping yourself with the latest tools to overcome nerves
- Trouble-shooting in auditions: forgetting lines, learn how to access instant emotion
- Discover brand new tools to elevate your self-tapes and auditions to new heights and increase your chances of booking the job!
** EACH WEEK YOU WILL RECEIVE A SCRIPT DIRECTLY FROM LES TO SELF-TAPE. YOU WILL RECEIVE PERSONAL FEEDBACK ON EACH SELF-TAPE. FOUR SELF-TAPES IN TOTAL**
Les Chantery teaching live in Sydney 2024.
ONLINE MASTERCLASS DATES:
MARCH 2025 MASTERCLASS: (NOW OPEN! Email to apply!)
4 CLASSES OVER 4 WEEKS
LOS ANGELES:
WEDNESDAY March 5th 2025 - WEDNESDAY March 26th 2025
TIME: 1pm - 4pm (PDT)
COURSE FEE: 895 (USD)
ATLANTA:
WEDNESDAY March 5th 2025 - WEDNESDAY March 26th 2025
TIME: 4pm - 7pm (EST)
COURSE FEE: 895 (USD)
NEW YORK:
WEDNESDAY March 5th 2025 - WEDNESDAY March 26th 2025
TIME: 4pm - 7pm (EST)
COURSE FEE: 895 (USD)
AUSTRALIA:
THURSDAY March 6th 2025 - THURSDAY March 27th 2025
TIME: 8am - 11am (AEST)
COURSE FEE: 1600 (AUD)
UK (LONDON):
THURSDAY March 5th 2025 - THURSDAY March 26th 2025
TIME: 9pm - 12am (GMT)
COURSE FEE: 895 (GBP)
