Everything you need for your acting journey - except the acting lessons. Online workshops & coaching.
03/05/2024
This is career of stamina- it’s a marathon, and not a sprint. Learning to take care of yourself after auditions is one of the best ways to keep yourself in this race for a long time. By finding ways to enjoy yourself after an audition, auditioning can become more enjoyable! And most importantly, in the words of Elsa, let it go! More auditions will come, and what is meant for you, will find you.
03/04/2024
Learning lines can feel stressful, especially with a quick turnaround on auditions. Here are a few tips and tricks to make it easier. Remember, your brain is like a muscle and just like working out, the more you memorize lines, the easier it becomes. Keep stretching your brain so that when the time comes, you're ready to go!
03/02/2024
Auditions are equal parts daunting and exciting. From the session director, to your reader, everyone wants you to succeed. Remember, you are the possible solution to their casting need. You won't always be right for the role, but what you can control is leaving a lasting impression on every person in the room.
12/26/2023
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Julian Stamboulieh, born and raised in Montreal, began his media career as an actor and a freelance video editor in 2004. After receiving his BFA in Photography from Concordia University, and co-founding his company Beanduck Productions, he soon found himself in his directorial debut.
In 2013, Julian created and directed LARPs, with both seasons acquiring 10+ international awards and 4+ million views. He has gone on to direct several award-winning short films. As an actor, Julian finds himself most often in the voice studio.
Ranging from animation to video games to being a staple in Montreal's booming dubbing industry, he is always thrilled anytime he finds himself behind the microphone. Over the past several years, Julian has developed and taught several courses on filmmaking and acting, is currently sitting his third term on ACTRA Montreal Branch Council, and continues to create educational content on his YouTube channel "The Nerdy Filmmaker".
12/23/2023
Welcome to The Acting Toolkit page! With so many exciting plans in the works, and a very small team behind it, we are not yet equipped to have this page at full capacity. BUT, we hope you'll still follow us for when we come through full force!
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