On-Camera Dramatic Acting

Course Description

When: March 9, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:00pm PT (3 hours total) Where: Musicians Institute: Rm 340, 1655 N. McCadden Pl., Hollywood CA How Much: $99 This focused, hands-on workshop is designed to help actors sharpen their dramatic work specifically for the camera—where subtlety, truth, and control matter more than volume or theatricality. Actors will work on emotionally grounded material in a professional, supportive environment, learning how to translate strong dramatic instincts into performances that read clearly and powerfully on screen. The emphasis is on listening, behavior, and specificity, not “performing the emotion” includes: • How to scale dramatic choices for close-ups and medium shots • Staying emotionally present while hitting technical marks • Making strong, playable choices that feel natural, not flat • Avoiding common on-camera pitfalls (overacting, underacting, self-monitoring) • Using stillness, breath, and thought to drive performance Actors will work with scripted scenes (sides provided in advance), receive direct, actionable feedback, and have the opportunity to apply notes immediately on camera. This workshop is ideal for actors who feel confident on stage but less certain in front of the lens, or are preparing for film, TV, or dramatic self-tapes. INSTRUCTOR: Alex Feldman (alexfeldman.info) Alex Feldman was born in Kiev, Ukraine and grew up in New York. He is a graduate of The New York Conservatory For The Dramatic Arts. Alex also studied with the great Anthony Abeson in NY for several years before moving to Los Angeles. As an actor, Feldman has been a presence in Film, Theater and TV for over a decade. He has made Guest-Star appearances on such hit shows as LAW & ORDER, COLD CASE, WITHOUT A TRACE, LAW & ORDER: SVU, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, CSI: MIAMI, and IN PLAIN SIGHT. Film credits include CHERNOBYL DIARIES (prod. Oren Peli), REPO CHICK (Dir. Alex Cox), and THE BLING RING (Dir. Michael Lebmeck). In 2006 Feldman began his writing/ directing career with SENT, a film based on the music of Tom Waits. Since then he has directed numerous short films as well as the hit web-series Floored and Lifted. Feldman is currently writing and directing a new science fiction series ETERNITY HILL, in which he also stars. Alex Feldman is the CEO and founder of For Actors By Actors, a successful acting network based in Los Angeles, CA. For full credits visit AlexFeldman.info.