METHOD ACTING FOR TEENS: FEB 1 - FEB 22 (WEDNESDAYS 6-8PM) We provide our acting students with the opportunity to discover, nurture and explore their own uniqueness and merge that into the script to stand out on the set or on stage. First and foremost our goal is to develop the young actor's craft. The young actor develops a technique that he or she can take into any medium, be it stage, screen, TV, or film. The classes at our studio are centered around The Sanford Meisner Technique. Through the Meisner system, the actor becomes fearless and gains a strong confidence that can be applied to all areas of life. The young actor develops a love for the work, and with this, the ability to survive and work as an actor. SKETCH COMEDY WRITING: MARCH 7 - MARCH 28 (TUESDAYS 6-8PM) Live from Lakewood, it's sketch comedy writing! In this course we will cover different sketch formats, working in a writers room, pitching your ideas confidently, and revising a final script. This class is for kids and teens ages 12-17 who love to make people smile. Instructor Eric Swinderman studied at the world famous Second City and is an Emmy nominated TV and Film writer and director. Through his experiences working with various groups and shows, you'll learn the craft of sketch comedy writing and "what makes something funny." The class includes 3 weeks of writing and rehearsal and culminates in a live performance of the class work. ENROLL TODAY AT: https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/focused-learning ABOUT YOUNG FILMMAKERS ACADEMY Founded in 2017 by award winning film and TV producer Eric Swinderman, Young Filmmakers Academy is like no other program in northeast Ohio. Created on the principles of creativity, inclusion, diversity and teamwork, YFA is dedicated to offering a safe, structured environment where aspiring young artists can learn to express themselves, meet like-minded friends, have fun and feel comfortable. Through avenues like The renowned Summer Filmmaking Program, The 8 Week Film School and various workshops, our students learn the ins and outs of screenwriting, cinematography, post-production, set design and more under the guidance of experienced industry professionals. Young Filmmakers Academy offers a varied curriculum with programs for all levels of interest that are sure to awaken your child’s inner Spielberg. WHY STUDY AT YFA? Studies show that children involved in the arts excel in all other areas of social and educational development. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork. EXPERIENCED STAFF At YFA your child will learn from a staff that has collectively worked on such projects as The Fast & The Furious, The Avengers, The Enormity of Life, White Noise, Cheers, Frasier, Modern Family and more.