Film and camera acting class gets big break Bulletin (subscription)
Earlier this week, 30 Gonzaga students had their first foray into the world of cinema. This group of potential future actors, who are taking an acting-for-film class, had a most unique opportunity. They were set upon the stage of a high budget movie, placed amongst platinum level actors, and given their first Hollywood film-acting experience right here in Spokane.
Imoru further states how the art of acting for film is distinctly different from acting for the stage. While the purpose of both is to “allow the audience to touch,” she said, the methods by which this touch is generated have distinction. Stage acting is in a live context, forcing the actor to personally reach every person present, right to the back row. Acting for the screen, however, allows a more personal experience.
Another blessing noted by Imoru of this class is the presence of the director of “Hit List,” William Kaufman on set. Kaufman will also be visiting their class this Monday. Noting the experience given the students by this venture to the set, Imoru said “the presence of the director, it just adds to all that.” The opportunity to see a director at work with his actors, and indeed to see the actors themselves at work, cannot have its value overstated. “With film acting, you’re learning to handle your emotions and you’re learning a deeper insight into yourself, ” Carey said. Imoru notes the immense privilege it was to have such a unique experience like this on any university campus. Of this distinctive occurrence, she says, “I don’t know where an opportunity like this would exist outside Gonzaga.
