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🎬✨ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SORTED! ✨🎬

Looking for a fun, creative and confidence-building activity these school holidays?
TAFTA’s Kids & Teens Screen Acting Holiday Program gives young performers the chance to step in front of the camera, learn the fundamentals of screen acting and filmmaking, make new friends, build confidence, and take home their own professionally filmed scenes!
Whether your child is brand new to acting or already loves performing, our holiday programs are designed to be engaging, supportive and packed with hands-on experience.

🎥 MINI’S Ages 5–7 | 1 Day | 6 July�🎥 JUNIORS Ages 8–12 | 2 Days | 7–8 July�🎥 TEENS Ages 13–18 | 2 Days | 9–10 July
📍 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh
�🎟 Places are limited!

To book, head to our website and select the Holiday Program of your choice to secure your child’s place: https://www.tafta.com.au/kids-teens

A screen acting program designed for actors who can’t commit to full-time study 🎬�
TAFTA’s Part Time Program is built for emerging and established actors ready to take the next step in their career, while still balancing work, auditions, study, and life.�
Over 32 weeks, you’ll train across:�• Screen acting technique�• Scene & character analysis�• US accent�• Casting & the business of acting�• Script writing & content creation�• Advanced scene work�• Professional showreel production
With classes only two evenings per week, this program gives you the flexibility to train seriously without putting your life on hold.�
📍 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh, VIC�🗓 August intake commencing 4th August�🕡 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:30pm – 9:30pm�🎭 Ages 17+�
Train with some of Australia’s most respected industry professionals including John Orcsik, Mick Preston, Osamah Sami, Simone Buchanan, Colin Budds, Tyler Coppin and more.

Graduate with professionally shot showreel scenes, on-set experience, industry knowledge, and the confidence to step into the screen industry as a modern actor and creative.

Applications now open: https://www.tafta.com.au/parttime-program

🎬 NATIONAL ACTORS INTENSIVE 2026 🎬

Join us this June/July for five massive days working with some of Australia’s leading Casting Directors and Directors in an immersive, fast-paced professional environment designed for actors ready to challenge themselves and grow.

📅 Saturday 27th June – Wednesday 1st July
⏰ TIMES:
Saturday 27th June: 9am – 6:30pm
Sunday 28th June – Wednesday 1st July: 9:30am – 6:30pm
🍴 Lunch Break Daily: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 TAFTA Studios Melbourne
20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh, VIC
👤 Strictly Ages 16+
💰 $2000 + GST (Payment Plans Available)

Across five intensive days, actors will work directly with major industry professionals through scene work, audition technique, on-camera performance and Q&As, gaining practical insight into the realities of working in film and television.

With limited places available each year, the NAI is one of TAFTA’s most in-demand programs.

📧 Email us with the subject “NAI” to register: [email protected]

🎭 Step into Shakespeare and take your training to the next level

Our brand new Shakespeare course with John Orcsik is designed for actors ready to explore heightened text in a practical, grounded, and playable way. Over the term, you’ll learn how to unlock verse, break down complex language, and transform classical material into clear, emotionally connected performances that feel alive and immediate.
This isn’t about making Shakespeare “sound classical” it’s about building precision, clarity, and truth under pressure, so you can approach any text with confidence and ease.
Across the course, you’ll work weekly on monologues and scenes, developing your understanding of rhythm, imagery, intention, and vocal technique, while building strong, specific choices that translate directly into audition and performance settings.

⏰ Monday nights, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
🗓️22nd June – 10th August
📍 TAFTA Melbourne, 20 Haughton Rd, Oakleigh

A powerful next step for actors ready to stretch their craft and deepen their connection to language.

📧 Contact us at [email protected] to secure your place.

🎈Today we celebrate John Orcsik, the heart and soul of TAFTA.

Since the founding of TAFTA in 1994, John has been more than a mentor. He is a teacher, a guide, and a true friend to so many. His impact reaches far beyond the classroom. He has shaped generations of actors with his wisdom, honesty, and deep care, always showing up with generosity and selflessness for those around him.

Students past and present speak of him with such genuine respect and affection. So many careers, and more importantly so many lives, are better because of John. His humour always keeps us on our toes and reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously while still striving to be our best.

We are incredibly grateful to know him, to learn from him, and to be part of what he has built. As we move into our 32nd year of TAFTA, we are proud to continue the work you started and the community you’ve created.

We adore you, John, and wish you the happiest birthday today!! 🥂♥️🥰✨

ACT 1: Groundwork 🎬 NOW Enrolling for Term 2 🔥

The perfect starting point for beginners, anyone getting back into performing, or actors wanting a solid introduction to screen acting.

This course is also the pre-requisite for Act 2: The Craft with John Orcsik, which is already completely FULL for Term 2

Spots are still available for Term 2 Act 1: Groundwork, so don’t miss out!

Enrol here: https://www.tafta.com.au/classes/act1-groundwork

📧 [email protected]
📞 0435 992 092

What an incredible two days at TAFTA with our Junior School Holiday Program 🎬✨

We had such a beautiful mix of young performers, some stepping in front of the camera for the very first time, and others already out there auditioning, and every single one of them brought something special.

Across the two jam-packed days, the kids:
• Created and performed TWO scenes
• Learned the fundamentals of on-set work like framing, hitting marks, and how a professional set runs
• Worked in front of a 3-camera setup (just like a real film set!)
• Practised mock self-tape auditions
• Explored “chat to camera” and building confidence on screen
• Worked as a team and learned to trust their instincts during improv exercises
• And most importantly… made new friends and had so much fun doing it

We were genuinely blown away by the level of talent, focus, and bravery in the room. Watching their confidence grow in such a short time was something really special 💛

If your child loved this experience (or missed out!), the training doesn’t stop here…

🎭 Junior Classes (Ages 8–12)
🗓 Term 2: Saturdays starting May 2
⏰ 9:00am – 11:00am

Our weekly classes continue to build on these skills through scene work using scripts from real film and television, on-camera technique, audition prep, industry knowledge, and real confidence in front of the lens.

Spots are limited, so get in touch to secure a place - we’d love to see your young actor in the studio!

📧 [email protected]
📞 0435 229 029
📖 Enrol via our website

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🎬 MELB & SYD: CASTING WORKSHOP WITH STEVIE RAY

TAFTA is excited to welcome back Stevie Ray, one of Australia’s leading casting directors, responsible for some of the biggest Australian and international projects on our screens.

✨ This extended 6-hour workshop is an unmissable opportunity to:
• Learn what casting directors are really looking for
• Understand the difference between self tapes and in-room auditions
• Gain insight into Stevie’s casting process
• Perform, film and receive detailed feedback on your work
• Apply direction in real time

You’ll kick off with an open Q&A, dive deep into the casting landscape, then get on your feet and work directly with Stevie in a hands-on, practical environment.

🎭 Ages 18+
📍 Held in Melbourne & Sydney

Spots are limited. Book via our website: https://www.tafta.com.au

🐰🌸 Happy Easter from all of us at TAFTA! We hope you’re enjoying a wonderful long weekend with your loved ones.
We’re excited for the holidays ahead and can’t wait to see kids aged 5–18 at our Easter holiday programs, and to welcome everyone back for Term 2 soon! 🌟
Classes are already filling fast. Book via our website to secure your spot. Don’t forget to join our email list to be first to hear about new classes, courses, and casting workshops! 🎬💌

🎬TAFTA Kids & Teens Holiday Program is back these Easter school holidays! 🐰

Designed for passionate young performers at every stage of their journey, our Holiday Program invites kids and teens to dive into screen acting, filmmaking and on-camera performance developing real, practical skills, building confidence, making new friends, and walking away with professionally filmed scenes.

From self-tapes and scene work to working with cameras and learning how a real set operates, this is hands-on, immersive training in a supportive, creative environment.

🐣 EASTER HOLIDAY SESSIONS

🎭 Ages 5–7
📅 18th April (1 Day)
⏰ 10am – 3pm

🎬 Ages 8-12
📅 13th & 14th April (2 Days)
⏰ 10am – 3pm

🎥 Ages 13–18
📅 16th & 17th April (2 Days)
⏰ 10am – 3pm

📍 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh
📞 0435 992 092
📧 [email protected]

Bookings via our website: https://www.tafta.com.au/youth
Head to Training → Youth → Scroll down to Holiday Programs to secure your child’s place.

Spots are limited!