Action for Actors

Basic information

Qualification

Specialisation in Stunt-Action for Actors

Course Director

Aarón Vivar Hernández

Language

Spanish

Classes start

Coming soon

Schedule

TBC

Available Places

Course Coordinator

TBC

Format

In person

Duration

TBC

Location

In Extremis Club, Barberà del Vallès (Barcelona)

Introduction

Take your acting to the next level and learn to bring action scenes to life in front of the camera.

Action for Actors is a series of intensive courses by ESCAC Action Academy for performers who want to broaden their physical and expressive skills for film, television and advertising. Through practical training and on-camera exercises, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of stage combat, reactions to impacts, falls and the design of action sequences.

The training is delivered in collaboration with film action professionals and in specialised facilities. It focuses on credible acting, coordination with scene partners and adherence to safety protocols. Depending on the format of each course, recordings and exercises may be carried out to create audiovisual material for a showreel. The dates, duration and specific content of upcoming editions will be announced soon.

Intended Audience

Actors, acting students and audiovisual professionals who want to add action skills to their profile. It is also aimed at people interested in exploring physical acting and action work in front of the camera. Entry requirements will be specified for each course.

Learning outcomes

The outcomes will be adapted to the duration and level of each intensive course.

Creative and narrative skills
- - Integrate physical action into character development.
  - Portray physical reactions and conflicts convincingly.
  - Understand the narrative continuity of an action scene.
Technical skills
- - Practise the fundamentals of stage combat and choreography.
  - Apply introductory techniques for reactions, falls and body control.
  - Learn the principles of safety in action scenes.
Analytical and planning skills
- - Identify the needs and risks of a sequence.
  - Prepare rehearsals and movements according to camera directions.
  - Analyse recordings to improve the performance.
Interpersonal and communication skills
- - Coordinate with scene partners and the technical crew.
  - Follow directions from the director and action coordinator.
  - Communicate boundaries and safety needs.
Personal and development skills
- - Develop concentration and body confidence.
  - Recognise personal limits and respect progression.
  - Broaden professional skills for castings and shoots.

Career opportunities

This training complements an acting profile and helps prepare for castings and physically demanding scenes. It does not, on its own, constitute authorization to practise professionally or guarantee employment.

Film and TV series

Performing characters in action scenes; preparing for movement-based castings.

Advertising and audiovisual content

Physical performance in adverts, music videos and action pieces.

Scene work and material development

Basic stage combat, choreography creation and recording material for a showreel.

Curriculum

The selection and depth of the modules will vary for each intensive course.

Acting for action scenes
- Character development, dramatic intention, reactions and continuity in physical scenes.
Stage combat and choreography
- Fundamentals of simulated combat, distance, rhythm, listening and choreographed sequences.
Reactions to impacts and falls
- Fundamentals of physical response, body control and safe progression.
Safety in action scenes
- The difference between risk and danger, communication and rehearsal procedures.
Audiovisual language and recording
- Working in front of the camera, framing, repeating actions and analysing takes.
Scene practice
- Integrated acting and action rehearsals and exercises; recording for a showreel may be offered depending on the course intake.

Final project

Depending on the course, a final practical scene or a short recording may be proposed to showcase the techniques covered and support the creation of the performer’s audiovisual material.

Methodology and assessment

In-person, highly practical learning through demonstrations, supervised progressions, pair work, rehearsals and on-camera performance exercises. Activities will be adapted to the group’s level and the format of each edition.

Formats
- Intensive workshops, technical exercises, choreography rehearsals, performance practice and audiovisual recording/analysis where appropriate.
Assessment
- Practical monitoring of participation, progress, performance, teamwork and compliance with safety protocols. The specific assessment and certification conditions will be communicated for each call.

Teaching team

Training delivered by professionals in acting, stage combat and film action associated with ESCAC Action Academy and In Extremis Film Services. The list of teaching staff and their specialisms will be published for each call. No staff photographs or links.