Melvin James Filmworks
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Experienced Director, Producer and Acting Coach. Directed and Produced six feature films, hit television series as well two Cannes International Film Festival films and three Sundance International Film Festival films. Currently in development on new Netflix series.
Working with passionate talented actors who are looking to grow in their craft.
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Students must be serious about growing their craft and becoming professional working actors. My rates are $500.00 per month and I meet with students once per week for a two-hour session in person at my studio space in Newark, NJ. Students will be given scenes and monologues to study that we will work on each week. Students are expected to be "off book" with their lines memorized so that we can get deep into the study of character development, character breakdown, scene study, and improv.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an experienced film and television director and acting coach. I am an alumnus of the Yale School of Drama. have directed six feature films for Lions Gate, Maverick, Digital Domain, and Netflix. I have trained actors for shows and films such as Law and Order, Ghost, P Valley, Billions, Orange Is The New Black, and Sons of Anarchy just to name a few.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My rates are $500 per month. Classes are once a week for a two-hour intensive session.
How did you get started teaching?
From working with actors on set directing films.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with and continue to work with/coach working actors in film and television.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I have had two films selected into the Cannes International Film Festival, I have directed 6 feature films as well as television. I am co-producingWhy a film along with American Zoetrope.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be prepared to come to class and participate in intense work. Be willing to grow your craft.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why do you want to be an actor? Are you willing to do the work?
Services offered
Acting