about the workshop
a fun lab to explore your creativity and build your directing skills
Jeremy Wechter will teach you how to evoke powerful performances to tell the story you envision. While learning Jeremy’s six point ACCESS method, you will have the opportunity to practice the tools by directing actors in movie scene rehearsals. If you prefer, you have the option to be an observer so you can learn by watching and asking questions.
Directors Access Workshop is a fun and safe place to explore the craft of directing actors while expanding your director’s tool box and skill set. When a scene is not working, directors often make a misdiagnosis of where the problem emanates. This workshop is a great opportunity to discover how to correct that common mistake by learning all six points of Jeremy’s ACCESS method. During the workshop you’ll learn to diagnose a performance problem accurately, so the correct method of adjustment can be implemented. |
Explore effective directing techniques involving easy to to understand, practical tools to collaborate with your actors' intuition. NOTE: This workshop is open to people of all directing levels including total newbies.
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Jeremy's six point directors A.C.C.E.S.S. method
We provide the scenes, the actors and the space. All you need to do is show up! |
DIRECTOR ROTATION
We'll be exploring the ACCESS directing techniques with three different scene rehearsals throughout the day. After sharing the directing tools, Jeremy will coach participants through the rehearsals. As we rotate through various directors, you will have the opportunity to observe how different directors working with the same scene and same actors can radically change any scene for better or worse. |
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previous workshops
“A terrific workshop. Jeremy explained in great detail the various means to directing actors to deliver the performance the director needs. Without a doubt, this is a beneficial workshop for aspiring directors and screenwriters wishing to expand their scope of understanding. The atmosphere of the workshop was relaxed, supportive and communal. Great, great experience.”
—— Anthony Rainone (directing student) “Participating in the acting aspect of the Directors Access Workshop really challenged me... while being directed by several different directors with various approaches. It was great fun to sharpen my skills in that constructive setting.”
—— China L. Colton (actor) |
“The Directors Access Workshop was a great way to see “live” the dynamics that go into making a film a heartfelt experience. Jeremy and participants work with actors to demonstrate and experiment with all aspects of directing from analyzing through staging. Very inspiring!” —— Lee Tennyson (directing student) |
"Jeremy's course is a one-stop shop for first-time or working directors. He provides a comprehensive technique of how to effectively collaborate with actors that is easy to grasp. I have taken numerous courses taught by Jeremy and can testify to his strong inter-personal skills and his dedication to his craft. I highly recommend Directors Access Workshop to anyone interested in learning more about directing actors.”
—— James Cirenza (directing student) “Such a pleasure being apart of the workshop. If you're a writer, director, actor or editor, at any level, you'll definitely benefit from this workshop. Jeremy has a wealth of knowledge and is a great teacher. I had a great time and made some great contacts.”
—— Shashone Lambert (actor) |
“I've participated as an actor in other directing workshops before and found Jeremy Wechter's Directors Access Workshop to be one of the great ones. Jeremy explains the core concepts very succinctly and gives the director simple, practical tools with which to work easily and successfully with the actor. It was lots of fun, Jeremy's direction was always terrific and I enjoyed getting to listen and learn.” —— Jillie Simon (actor)