"I just completed the week long camera
acting workshop in the Lab, Dublin. I can honestly say that
I've never gotten more out of a course. Graham is not only a
great teacher but a real Actor's Director. Thanks to him,
everyone felt totally comfortable in that space to just go
for it and perform. For our last day we shot original show
reel scenes on location around Dublin. I'd recommend FVL to
anyone. As a result of the course I feel I'm a better actor
and my approaches to character work has changed forever."
Sharon Sutton
Camera Acting Intensive"This
week long course was one of the best training experiences I
have done yet. The true skill of a director in my eyes is to
be able to put the actors at ease in front of the camera
while at the same time drawing something out of them that
they didn't even realise they were doing. I felt completely
at home on this course and Graham truely brought out the
best in me. I gained so much confidence just in one week and
I am really looking forward to the next course. To work with
a well esteemed and respected director, who is so down to
earth and who's main focus is 'you' the actor was an
experience in itself.Thanks so much."
Sinead O'Riordan
Camera Acting Intensive
"I
was fortunate enough
to avail of a place on an "Acting
for Camera" course with Graham Cantwell. Inspiring,
Refreshing,
Naturalistic and Motivating are just a few of the words I would use to
describe his unique teaching style. As a student of Graham, one sees
the character from a holistic point of view. The time is taken to
intrinsically analyse the scene and the possible subtext of the scene.
As an actor under the guidance of Graham, it struck me that he had an
innate sense of what to get out of each individual performance I did
and he was so skillful in how he did it that I find it impossible to
describe his method!! In a sense, he takes the "acting" out of acting.
Under his direction of a scene, I felt there was a real sense of
security and freedom to explore and almost internalise what my
character was feeling and therefore face up to the challenge of
delivering the best performance possible. And it was all so
enjoyable!!!! It was a pleasure taking the course with him and I hope I
will be lucky enough to get the opportunity to work with him in the
future at some stage."
Patricia Murray
"Having studied acting
for two
years in
London and been to a variety of courses and workshops, I can
confidently say that Film Venture London’s was one of the
best.
In terms of Acting for Camera they were perfect. Amy and Graham are the
perfect combination of a talented actress with years of industry
experience and an award-winning director at the top of his game. They
understand both the insecurities and aspirations of the actors they
tutor and the expectations of the casting directors and agents they
themselves have had first hand experience with. They not only give you
excellent advice and insider tips but also know how to put you at your
ease to get the best from you. I only wish I had done this course when
I first started my acting training."
Jessica Steel
"I
left Uni acting without enough truth and I have worked hard to
reprogramme to find what works for me to give truthful performances.
Now I feel I have to add another layer - the tutoring from you really
rang true and it was so valuable to see the footage back and discuss
it. I was touched you continued late after my traffic nightmare as
well - most people would not have done that...but then most people
aren't Irish!"
Finn Glendon
Actor
"Hi
Graham, we got great feedback from our directors. They
really
enjoyed, appreciated and were inspired by your workshop. Many
thanks again."
Rebecca Roper
"I
have gained a vast
amount of knowledge and experience
from doing Graham Cantwell's workshops. He has a unique talent
of
drawing out the best in actors and encouraging them to 'give it a
go'. He always made it a safe and friendly environment, and
said workshops were the best places to make our mistakes and
learn
from
them. He puts his body and soul into every project he gets involved in,
and is highly respected and loved by the acting community."
Bernie
Fitzgerald
Actor |