The Actor’s Edge: Auditions, Self-Tapes, and AI

Take your acting skills to the next level with Manuel Puro – a renowned British casting director with over 25 years of experience across film, TV, and video games, including MOON, Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon, and Cold Mind.

This one-day intensive offers practical, hands-on training designed to improve your performance and give you the tools to succeed in a competitive industry.

Course Highlights

Perform & Refine: Perform a scene live, receive immediate feedback from Manuel, and gain tailored direction to elevate your performance on the spot. Learn how to adjust on the spot, take direction effectively, and deliver the kind of performance casting directors look for.

Self-Tape Mistery: Self-tapes are the new audition room. Manuel will walk you through the essentials with practical techniques that’ll help your tapes rise to the top of the pile. From technical setup to performance tips, you’ll learn how to stand out every time you hit “record”.

AI: The Actor’s Secret Weapon: Think AI is just for tech? Think again. Manuel will show you how to harness AI tools to boost your creativity, develop your craft, and stay relevant in an evolving industry. With live demonstrations and real-world applications, you’ll leave with actionable strategies that keep you ahead of the curve.

A Masterclass with Lena Sakalla: To ensure you’re fully prepared for the on-camera work, we’ve included an exclusive hour of voice warm-up with Coach Lena Sakalla. This session is designed to elevate your performance and help you deliver with confidence.

Don’t miss the opportunity to work with one of industry’s best. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, this intensive will give you the tools, insights, and confidence to thrive the industry’s next chapter.

Spots are limited. Sign up today!

When:

  • 1-day workshop

    Saturday 1 March

    or

    Sunday 2 March

    10h to 18h

Where:

FRANK STEIN STUDIO

C/ Sargelet 7, 
08024 Barcelona

PRICE:

150€

10% Discount for Members of THE ACTORS HOME with the Yearly Plan

  • Manuel Puro

    Manuel Puro

    Manuel has over 25 years casting experience working across feature films, television, games, promos, commercials and shorts. Projects include MOON and MUTE directed by Duncan Jones, Oscar nominated SHAUN THE SHEEP: FARMAGEDDON for Aardman Animations and PLANET OF THE APES: THE LAST FRONTIER, the first in-house video game from Andy Serkis’ The Imaginarium.

    Recent credits include family fantasy adventure film LEGEND HAS IT, Italian psychological horror film BEASTS OF PREY, and AI drama series COLD MIND.

    Manuel has hosted mentoring sessions with organizations such as the National Film and Television School, iFeatures and the Directors Guild of Great Britain, and has held casting workshops globally.

    In 2017 Manuel created The Acting Habit, an innovative online platform where actors from all over the world can share their work, receive and give feedback, experiment creatively and learn new technical skills.

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