Acting School
Welcome to DCMA's Acting School
Elevate Your Craft!
Ready to transform your acting abilities? The DC Media Academy's four-week acting workshop is designed for aspiring performers eager to deepen their craft and deliver truly authentic performances. This immersive program focuses on the core principles of acting, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional truth. You'll engage in hands-on scene work, building genuine connections with your material and fellow actors in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Beyond honing your skills, this unique workshop offers an unparalleled opportunity: you'll be cast in a professional short film. This means earning a valuable IMDb credit and the chance to showcase your talent at film festivals. It's your moment to gain real-world experience and accelerate your journey into the world of cinema. Don't miss this chance to refine your art and take a significant step forward in your acting career.
What You Will Experience
Real-World Acting Fundamentals
Step into an authentic acting environment where theory meets practice. Our curriculum goes beyond basic techniques, immersing you in the methods and disciplines employed by working actors. Through intensive scene work, character analysis, and improvisation exercises, you'll develop the emotional depth and versatility required to truly embody diverse roles and deliver compelling performances in any medium.
On-Camera Performance Training
Master the unique demands of acting for the camera. This specialized training focuses on the nuances of on-screen presence, from understanding camera angles and blocking to refining subtle facial expressions and vocal delivery. You'll gain practical experience with mock auditions, scene studies, and playback critiques, ensuring you develop the confidence and technical skills to shine in front of the lens.
Professional Film Production
This isn't just a workshop; it's your entry into a real film set. As part of this program, you will actively participate in a professional short film production, experiencing every facet of filmmaking from pre-production to shooting. This hands-on experience provides invaluable insight into set etiquette, collaborative teamwork, and the complete filmmaking process, culminating in a tangible piece for your professional reel and a highly coveted IMDb.com credit.
Start Acting in Film Today
Learn from Award-Winning Director and Actor Pierre Walters
Pierre Walters
Pierre Walters brings a lifetime of passion and diverse expertise to the DC Media Academy. He's not just an instructor; he's an award-winning actor, director, and producer with a remarkable career spanning the stages, films, and media productions.
As an actor, Pierre has graced the stage in over 30 productions, taking on challenging roles like Claudius in Hamlet, Orsino in Twelfth Night, and Walter Lee in A Raisin in the Sun. His impactful performances also include The Window King, A Doll's House, and The Mojo and the Sayso. On screen, Pierre has appeared in over 30 films, earning critical acclaim, including the Queens World Film Festival's Best Actor award for his role as Glenn Johnson in The Red Effect. He was also recently nominated for The Baltimore Crown Awards' Actor of the Year.
Beyond his acting experience, Pierre is a highly celebrated director and producer. He's led over 300 brands and campaigns across various media platforms, creating nationally recognized televised broadcasts, corporate industrials, and music videos. His keen creative vision and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned him significant accolades, including a Telly Award, the San Francisco Black Film Festival Award, and the DC Black Theatre Festival Award. In the music industry, his directing work has been particularly honored with a BET Award nomination for Best Gospel Video, a BET Award nomination for Video Director of the Year, and recognition as Gospel Music Video of the Year on Gospel Music Channel twice.
Current Workshops
Starts Jul 9
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