Directing Actors with Adrienne Weiss

🎬 DIRECT WITH INTENTION.

If you can frame a shot but struggle to guide your actors, this workshop is for you.

The Tools Foundation Workshop will give you practical tools which will help you to direct your actors with clarity, purpose and confidence.

Mikael Sodersten will teach you to build trust and lead your actors towards truthful moments.

🗓️ Starting January 29 in NYC.
🎟️ Limited spots remaining.
📧 DM “TOOLS” to join.

Rewrite how you direct.

You won’t regret it.

https://directingactors.com/schedule/new-york-schedule/

Wrapped up the last Tools Foundation Workshop of 2026 in LA!

Growth, connection, and impact every step of the way.

New voices, bold ideas, and stories that deserve to be told. This is why we do it.
We are so proud of the storytellers who showed up with courage, creativity, and passion.

Stay tuned - LA 2026 will be announced soon and it will have some…..exciting surprises!





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“When we see bad acting, it’s usually because they are not listening to each other. The toughest thing is to get them in that moment where they are really listening and reacting.”

Sean Baker’s quote reminds us that powerful performances don’t come from pushing actors harder. They come from creating the right conditions where actors can listen and react truthfully moment by moment.

When we witness bad acting, it’s easy to blame the actor. But as Sean Baker points out, the real issue is a lack of skillful direction that supports the actor to listen and react authentically.

This idea is at the heart of The Tools Foundation Workshop: empowering filmmakers to guide actors towards performances that feel alive, grounded and unforgettable.

Mark Your Calendar!
The Tools Foundation Workshop with
Adrienne Weiss
London, January 16~25, 2026

You can save £350 now -

Your next scene starts in our DMs or send us an email:
[email protected]

You call action. We are here.

Alumni Spotlight 🎬

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our alum .behel whose one of the films he directed has now become an Apple Original!

Henry’s creative journey is remarkable.
What started as an idea became a script…..then a film. And now it’s reaching audiences around the world.

Henry took the Tools Foundation Workshop in LA led by the incredible Brad Barnes.

And this is why we nurture our directors, why we teach The Tools, and why our community matters.

Support one of our own by hitting play, spreading the word and celebrating this amazing achievement.

And a quick reminder:
The last Tools Foundation of 2025 taught by Bard Barnes is starting on December 4 and there are only a few spots open and once they are gone, that’s it until next year.
If you’ve been waiting, considering the idea of attending our signature workshop, debating….well, this might be the right time.

Reach out via DM or email us:
[email protected]

Final Tools Foundation Workshop of 2025 in LA 🎬

Filmmakers, this is your last chance this year to master the art of directing your actors to perfection!

Too often, directors struggle with:
❌ Not knowing how to communicate what they really want from an actor
❌ Performances that feel flat and disconnected from the story

But after The Tools Foundation Workshop, you’ll walk away with:
✅ Clear and practical Tools that will help you to get powerful and authentic performances from your actors
✅ The confidence to create emotional scenes that will move and change your audience

This isn’t just another class.
It’s real transformation.

Los Angeles.
December 4~14. Only 4 spots left.

Join us for the final session of 2025 and finish the year directing with clarity and confidence.

You wrote the script.
You cast the actors.
The cameras are ready.
The lights are on.
But something is missing
Connection!

Want to bring out unforgettable performances from your actors?

Our exclusive Tools Foundation Workshop taught by Adrienne Weiss kicks off next week in Amsterdam, and it’s all about learning to direct the actors to their absolute best!

Real tools.
Real practice.
Real transformation.

Doors close soon. And trust us: you’ll want to be inside the room for this one.

Ready to lead with confidence?
Link in bio or DM us.

We are here for you.

When you teacher isn’t in class, he’s out there writing and directing movies!

Big shoutout to our amazing Brad Barnes! 🥁
Not only he’s an incredible mentor and a special human being, but he’s also a talented filmmaker.
His movie is now streaming on !

Even more exciting? Our very own - who attended The Tools Foundation Workshop led by Brad, has a role in the film 🎬 AND you can also catch Laura in the new series The Rainmaker now showing on Fridays on

So many reasons to celebrate our wonderful community.

Go stream, support, share, and show some love!

Oh - and if you are wondering how Laura landed those roles?
Well….Brad is back teaching next month in LA.
Three. Spots. Left. That’s all.
📱 DM to get in. Or hit the link in bio.

Brad Barnes is back!
Brad will be teaching our signature Tools Foundation Workshop next month in Los Angeles ~ September 11-21.
Only 4 spots left.

You still have time to grab a front seat.

Any questions? We are here for you:
[email protected]

https://directingactors.com/schedule/los-angeles-schedule/

🎥 Look who made it to !

Our amazing and very talented Alumni (who studied with Brad Barnes in LA) is officially on your screen - is now available on

Go stream it. Share it.
Add it to your queue, hit play and get ready to be inspired. You won’t regret it.

Let’s show some love!

FYI: Brad is back teaching next month in LA - September 11-21!
But heads up - there are only 4 spots left.
If you have any questions, just slide into our DMs or check the link in bio for all the details.

🎬 We are so proud!

We are thrilled to share that workshop alumni has been nominated for a 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction for - episode 8!

A powerful statement to the incredible work that begins in our workshops.

We’re celebrating Janus’s success - and reminding you that your path to excellence starts here.

Success like this doesn’t happen overnight - it starts with training, support, and community.

Our next series of workshops are around the corner:

Tools Foundation with Adrienne Weiss
Amsterdam, September 12 - 21

Tools Foundation with Brad Barnes
Los Angeles, September 11 - 21

Fusion Screenplay Intensive with Adrienne Weiss
Amsterdam, October 16 - 20

Have questions or need guidance?
Reach out to us at:
[email protected]

We’re here to help you get started.

Be bold. Begin.
You’ve got this.
We’ve got you.