About the Class
Own The Screen
Whether you're curious about the industry or hoping to pursue professional opportunities, this Film & TV class offers a comprehensive introduction to on-camera acting with instruction from experienced professional actors.
Students will develop essential industry skills including script breakdown, character development, emotional authenticity, continuity, eye lines, hitting marks, self-taping techniques, and audition etiquette. Using real film and television scenes, students will gain practical experience while receiving individualized coaching and feedback in a supportive environment.
The program culminates in a Simulated Casting Session, allowing students to experience a realistic audition process and receive constructive feedback. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet and Q&A with a professional film and television talent agent, offering valuable insight into the industry.
Semester Dates
Sept 27 - Dec 6
Your Instructor
Jessica Kelly has been an arts educator for over 15 years and brings thousands of hours of teaching experience as well as her fun, energetic, and supportive personality to all her camps and classes.
From a young age, Jessica trained in Musical Theatre, Jazz and R.A.D Ballet at the Douglas Ballet Academy (now Dance Collective). There she was blessed with many opportunities to travel the world sharing dance in her youth, and won many awards for her performances. Commitment, teamwork, dedication, inclusion, friendliness and a love of self were ingrained in Jessica during the countless hours she spent in the studio training each week; core principals which she stands by and brings to each one of her classes.
Jessica went on to study Musical Theatre at Capilano University and work as a professional performer in and around Vancouver.
At the age of 21, she suddenly and unexpectedly lost her father which resulted in depression and anxiety. It was those feelings that pushed her to try her first yoga class , which allowed her start to feel like herself again. Jessica became a yoga teacher in 2014 and carries a designation of ERYT-550 with the Canadian Yoga Alliance.
Learning to channel her emotions through voice and movement has been a huge asset to Jessica and she is passionate about sharing her love of the arts with young performers.
