Writers, Directors, & Actors Collaborative Workshop
Who is this for? Writers, Actors, & Directors of all levels who are passionate about their craft and can commit to participating in the workshop. Ages 18 & older.
Where? Online
Cost? Free
Dates/Times:
- Submissions due by 9pm on Sunday November 29th 2020
- Virtual Workshops
- Sunday December 6th 2020 > 2–4pm (MST) &
- Sunday December 13th 2020 > 2-4pm (MST)
- Must be able to attend both workshop dates
What it is?
- Everyone:
- Opportunity to create, explore, develop your skills, work with other creatives, and meet other people in the creative community. Hopefully this workshop can nurture these projects to be made in the New Year!
- Writers:
- Have your scripts read aloud by Actors, work with a Director & Actors, and have your script explored & workshopped.
- Develop your script & get it off the ground to be one step closer successfully applying for funding and getting your script being made
- Actors:
- Flex your acting skills, work with a Writer & a Director, and be a part of the creative process in exploring a script.
- Work within the zoom environment, as auditions and rehearsals are now being done in this environment.
- These skills will help with self-tapes, which is now the standard.
- Directors:
- Work with a Writer & Actors, and flex your creative muscles while exploring the script.
- Work within the zoom environment, as auditions, development, and rehearsals are now being done in this environment.
How To Apply: Email submissions to nicolepworkshop@gmail.com
- Writers submission:
- Your Name
- Your email address
- Your Script or Scene – no longer than 5 or 6 minutes
- NOTE – having a smaller number of characters in the script will be more successful in the zoom environment (2-5 characters max)
- Logline
- Names of characters with description (so I can place the appropriate actors in the roles)
- Actors submission:
- Your Name
- Your email address
- Headshot
- Bio (who you are & acting experience)
- We will arrange a time for a quick virtual chat so I can place the actors in the appropriate roles
- Directors submission:
- Your Name
- Your email address
- Bio (who you are & experience)
- We will arrange a time for a quick virtual chat so I can place the Directors with the scripts
Logistics/Commitment:
- Now until Sunday November 29th 9pm:
- Writers, Actors, & Directors submit their requested materials.
- November 30th – December 4th:
- Directors & Actors arrange a time to meet virtually with Nicole (15 minutes)
- December 4th & 5th:
- Actors & Directors are given scripts to read over
- Sunday December 6th 2–4pm:
- Actors do a table read of the script in front of the Writers and Directors (virtually).
- December 7th – December 12th:
- Directors virtually work with the Writers and Actors to explore the script and to bring the script to life (about 2-3 hrs, but groups can decide what amount of time they are able to commit).
- Sunday December 13th 2-4pm:
- Directors, Writers, & Actors participate in the Final reading of the script.
Organizer: – Nicole Papadopoulos
Who I am:
Nicole Papadopoulos is an award winning performer & creator based out of Edmonton & NYC. She has worked in a variety of roles and mediums including:
- Co-Creator, Producer, & Lead Actor, of the NYC Pilot “Wants & Needs” (currently in post production and will soon be pitched to several streaming platforms)
- Writer, Lead Voice-Over, and Actor in the AT&T Award Winning VR/360 video – Agent X: A 360 Experience
- Writer, Head of Voice-Over, Voice-Over Director, & Choreographer for the innovative Ballet based videogame iGiselle (Microsoft Kinect)
For more information on Nicole check out NicolePapadopoulos.com & NPVoiceover.com
- Why I’m putting on this workshop:
- Ideally, I want to help get projects created and made.
- To have artists come together during this isolated time in history to create opportunities
- I would love this workshop to help projects to get to a stage where they can get funding and be made. Or produced?
- To foster future collaborations
- More people than ever are consuming entertainment, let’s take this opportunity to have our work be a part of this moment.
To ensure this workshop is a supportive and safe environment to explore & create, each participant must adhere to a code of conduct.
Feel free to contact Nicole if you have any questions or concerns regarding the workshop at nicolepworkshop@gmail.com
Let’s come together to continue to create!
FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING: HOW TO APPLY AND EXTENDED DETAILS CLICK THIS LINK
Class Level: Beginner to Expert
Age Requirements: 15 and older
Class Size: 6-12 people
How Long: 4 Hrs. 11am – 3:30pm – 15min break
Where Held: Limbo Editing – 206 – 10816 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Price: $125 (register for 2 or more Workshops and get 10% off)
Date: January 14th 2018
How to Register: Email Nicole at: NicolePWorkshop@gmail.com
Quick Soundbite:
Have you found your voice? Whether you’re just getting started, want to brush up on your skills, or you’re ready to create your first demo, join Nicole Papadopoulos, an award-winning voice over artist for an insightful introduction into the industry. She will help you find your voice, teach you new skills and techniques and offer you a powerful experience to grow from. Sign up to be inspired, learn from the best and have fun in a supportive learning environment!
For more details about the workshop, click this link Voice Over 101
Commercial Voice Over Workshop
Class Level: Beginner to Expert
Age Requirements: 15 and older
Class Size: 6-12 people
How Long: 6 Hrs. 10:30am – 5pm – ½ hr lunch
Where Held: Limbo Editing – 206 – 10816 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Price: $175 (register for 2 or more Workshops and get 10% off)
Date: January 20th 2018
How to Register: Email Nicole at: NicolePWorkshop@gmail.com
Quick Soundbite:
A voice isn’t just a voice. A voice is like your finger print, it is unique to you and to your brand. Join multi-award-winning Voice Over professional Nicole Papadopoulos and her team for a fun, interactive and hands-on workshop to learn all the tips and tricks in the commercial voice over industry! You will acquire new skills and techniques to become a compassionate and intelligent commercial storyteller, and learn how to bring your unique voice and emotional authenticity to your work.
For more details about the workshop, click this link Commercial Voice Over Workshop
Video Game & Animation Voice Over Workshop
Class Level: Beginner to Expert
Age Requirements: 15 and older
Class Size: 6-12 people
How Long: 6 Hrs. 10:30am – 5pm – ½ hr lunch
Where Held: Limbo Editing – 206 – 10816 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Date: January 21st 2018
Price: $175 (register for 2 or more Workshops and get 10% off)
How to Register: Email Nicole at: NicolePWorkshop@gmail.com
Quick Soundbite:
How to be a voice-over chameleon. In this interactive hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use your voice to create rich characters, discover the nuances that make a compelling character, and delve into the technical demands of vocal work in digital entertainment, video gaming, and animation. You will receive personalized coaching from an award-winning voice over professional; learn all the latest tips and tricks, and be filled with a big dose of inspiration!
For more details about the workshop, click this link Video Game and Animation Voice Over Workshop
Who You’ll be Working With:
Nicole Papadopoulos is a multi-award winning performer, including the prestigious VOICE ARTS™AWARDS (VAA) nomination, the voice over industry’s equivalent to the OSCARS, alongside Kate Winslet, Katy Perry, and Lena Dunham (to name a few).
You have probably unknowingly heard much of Nicole’s extensive and genre spanning work including National Commercials (Turnseal) , AAA Video Games (Dragon Age 2), Radio Commercials (Government of Alberta), E-Learning (College of Physicians and Surgeons), and audio books (I Wonder Where The Lions Are?).
Nicole has worked with some of the best names in the business including Pat Fraley, Joan Baker, Shelly Shenoi, and Dorianne Elliot.
Nicole splits her time between New York City and Edmonton and is passionate about sharing her knowledge, experience, and tips & tricks and to make our Voice Over community thrive!
Kevin Hoskin is an award winning producer and audio engineer, with a nomination for a Voice Arts Award. He has worked extensively in voice over recording, on film, television, and radio, for commercial applications, video games, and numerous animations for North American audiences (Dragonball Z, Deltora’s Quest, etc.)
Hosted By:
PolyMedia Productions is an Edmonton, Alberta based international production company excelling in creative marketing solutions, music, film, broadcast, internet and new media.
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LIMBO Editing serves filmmakers, production companies, and ad agencies with state of the art gear and top of the line software. The studio complement includes a voice recording booth with clear sight to the edit workstation, ideal for collaborating and quality finishing.
SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
