LIFE IN A MID-SHOT MASTERCLASS

WITH WORLD RENOWNED SCREEN ACTING COACH, LES CHANTERY

“An inspired teacher full of ferocity and heart.”

- Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Euphoria, Priscilla)

Self-tape & audition 1-day workshop and an exclusive 1-day masterclass.

How do you actually book the role? To celebrate Les Chantery’s 1 year anniversary of his #1 Amazon best-selling acting book, Life In a Mid-Shot, Les will be heading to 16th Street Actors Studio this coming March.

In this special one-day workshop & seminar Les will share the latest tools he uses with actors to help them land major roles and stand out from the crowd! Learn to fine tune the skills you need to create powerful and memorable self-tapes and screen auditions.

Les Chantery has proudly launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars! There is a high success rate amongst past participants who have gone on to book film and television work on platforms including NETFLIX, HBO MAX, HULU, DISNEY+, MARVEL, PARAMOUNT+ and more!

SEMINAR DETAILS

    • How to create a one-of-a-kind self-tape/audition

    • A revolutionary new script breakdown technique: a step-by-step approach to work quickly and efficiently

    • Take charge of the five technical elements of a self-tape

    • Adopt the four requirements to make your tape not watchable but “feel-able”

    • Make bold, original, and compelling choices with the script

    • What to do in the first 8 seconds to grab their attention

    • Screen acting technique and points of focus in the audition room: eye-line, vocal level, line issues, physical movement in auditions

    • Brand new tools not covered in the book which are booking actor's work

    This is an information-jam-packed day! Les will use a mix of PowerPoint, video, discussion and live demonstrations! This is a standalone day. However, participants can also apply for the closed masterclass (no auditors) on day 2.

  • This Masterclass has closed

    Saturday 9th March, 2024
    10am - 6pm

WORKSHOP DETAILS

    • This powerhouse masterclass is a rare opportunity to work with Les in person and receive personalised feedback and coaching. Masterclass participants are required to attend the workshop/seminar, there is no auditing available for the masterclass.

  • This Masterclass has closed

    Saturday 10th March, 2024
    10am - 6pm

LES CHANTERY

Les Chantery first got his start in acting opposite Vin Diesel in the cult classic sci-fi hit Pitch Black (2000). Since then he has worked with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Nicole Kidman among many others. Les Chantery has helped clients land roles on projects including Euphoria, The Wilds, La Brea, Nine Perfect Strangers, Home and Away, Neighbours, Wentworth, Outlander, Thor 2, Lion, The Kissing Booth, and is the go-to onset coach for Hollywood blockbusters.

Les has been a valued associate of 16th Street for many years. Les leads the Film & TV training at NIDA and runs a Film & TV Masterclass out of his eponymous studio the Les Chantery Studio. His passion is empowering actors to take charge of their process when auditioning and live with dangerous inspiration. His book "Life In a Mid-Shot" continues to occupy its six-month reign in both USA and Australia as Amazon #1 Best Seller.

MASTERCLASS DETAILS

  • THIS MASTERCLASS HAS CLOSED

    Seminar: Saturday 9th March, 2025
    10am - 6pm

    Workshop: Sunday 10th March, 2025
    10am - 6pm

  • Seminar: $450 (Incl GST)

    Seminar & Workshop: $1,100 (Incl GST)

  • 16th Street’s intensives and courses provide actors with opportunities to hone their craft in celebrated techniques. We work alongside master teachers and highly trained acting specialists to deliver these unique courses to Melbourne, Australia and we’re so excited to bring this Masterclass to the actors of London. Please note, the course will be open to auditors.

    The masterclass is ideal for graduates and professional actors over the age of 18.

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