“My film acting training at the STUDIO was a fabulous, exquisite, professional and powerful experience. I grew as an actress, I have discovered my Myth and my seven essences, I know the rules of the cold-reading game better and I can’t wait to book the lead of the next international feature film. I am ready!”

Today Yangzom Brauen is an actress (Aeonflux, The Big One, Movin’in, Salomaybe/written and directed by Al Pacino), a best-selling author of EISENVOGEL/ACROSS MANY MOUNTAINS, and a writer/director of “WHO KILLED JOHNNY?”

The artist is introduced to the basic elements that allow for the “Journey through the frame” to occur. The tools the artist needs to sculpt his impression in the hearts and minds of the viewer. Session #1 will be understanding the elements that comprise on-camera moments.  Session #2 explains how the script translates to on-camera action. Session #3 takes the actor into “The origin of action” that allows for effective character choices for shaping on-camera moments. And Session #4 is the application of camera angles of perception to the previously mentioned topics. This is four of  a thirty topic teaching.

Many believe acting is acting, comedy is comedy and fruit is fruit. Yet there is no apple shaped like a banana, an orange the color of green grapes or a peach that tastes like a fig. So acting is not just acting and comedy is not just comedy. There is comedy for feature film or TV or situation comedy. All of these types of comedy require certain tools, guidelines, timing and rules that can benefit the actor in developing his comedy character. The playing field between feature film, sitcoms and dramady are vastly different. There is a definite structure to sitcoms, within that structure there are facts the actor must know in order to set-up and pay-off the individual humor within the text. Cherie has created the Chartreuse Comedy Card, a recipe that is the crossover bridge that many working actors have used successfully which will be part of this on-camera class. Depending on your needs Cherie can specifically focus on each of the different formats.

Do you have a strategy for your career? ? Do you fully understand the industry that you are getting into or that you work in? Do you know the key-players? Do you understand what agents are for and how to you get one? Do you know how to present yourself in the most professional way with headshots, resumé and demo-reel? What does the casting-director, the director, the producer, the pr-agent, the cameraman, or the editor need you to do? This class focuses on the bestselling book: Close-up: Film Acting and gives you an overview of what to do, what to expect, how to prepare and how to enjoy the steps of building a successful career.

‘ I am interested in flying, not thinking.’ – Meryl Streep. This unique and revolutionary film acting technique workshop frees and empowers you to do just that – fly – work with spontaneity, precision, and full emotional power on film. Make no mistake, you will be challenged to toss aside all your notions about acting, and to explore a transformative new realm of possibility which enables you to express your humanity in artistic form and illuminate the dramatic story with truth and passion. This advanced approach gives you nuts-and -bolts tools you can use to audition effectively and brings an element of surprise and distinction, a razor sharp edge, to your performances on film. Intensive on-camera laboratory work using film scripts includes cold reading, audition prep, memorized scenes, with emphasis on detailed emotional work and the close up. Are you ready for your Oscar?

In a small cramped space, with a script in your hand, you are asked to bring a story to life. Auditioning for film and TV is one of the hardest things an actor can go through. So what do you do? Dread it or fix it!! Whether we like it or not, auditioning is the stepping stone to working in this town. At her studio, she teaches the actor how to live it, love it and book it.

Study with a class of American and international film professionals.

This class prepares and updates actors on the BUSINESS of acting, and especially on how to prepare for the international film-market. Questions like: How does casting work, what does your team in the US look like ? What is SAG? What does SAG mean for actors who work internationally (Union versus Non-Union). How do you present yourself ?-  are being addressed in seminars or private coachings. Marcus aims to strengthen the individuality of each actor, and supports their journey with first hand knowledge and tools in order to compete in this demanding business.

What makes a compelling performance? Accuracy and richness of portrayal. How can YOU do this? By using timeless tools of myth-makers and story-tellers as reflected in the archetypes, heroes, and villains of classic and modern stories. The Centers of Motivation offer 8 distinct and complex character profiles: motivations, strengths, weaknesses, fears, styles of speaking and moving, etc. Workshops will explore each of the Centers and their driving motivation (survival, sex, personal power, altruism, etc.) with examples from myth, history, and current affairs. Film clips from media will illustrate the Centers in action. In our exercises you’ll act out scenes coming from various different Centers, so you learn to be-do-act from that unique motivation. Rather than constricting your performance, the Centers give you a rich, dynamic foundation from which to interpret characters. These performance tools are also valuable in interviews and auditions, as well as in your regular life.