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A C T I N G & D I R E C T I N G
Acting In Film By Michael Caine
“Witty, articulate and always entertaining, Michael Caine takes the nuts and bolts of film acting to pieces
and gives away more trade secrets in the process than you thought existed.” - The London Sunday Times
“Caine knows so much, not just about acting, but about the whole business of filmmaking. You’ll be
laughing, absorbed and enchanted.” - The Daily Mail
“Caine demonstrates how sheer technique can mutate into something meaningful and moving.” - The Observer
Academy Award winning actor Michael Caine, internationally acclaimed for his talented performances in movies for over twentyfive
years, shares his personal insights into the art and science of film acting. Mr. Caine gives you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
rob him blind! The man who’s hypnotized the camera lenses for a quarter of a century reveals the most closely guarded secrets on
script preparation. working with the director, forming a character, voice, sound, and movement. Pearl by pearl he lays out the Caine
wisdom on everything from set politics to set decorum, the film bureaucracy and more!
60 min. F3034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59.95
Building A Character
Truthful and realistic character development is the
theme of this insightful video.
R. Scott Lank, Acting Professor at the University of
Evansville, guides a group of students though the
process of character development, examining the
elements of: character analysis, physical work, vocal
work, emotional work, combining all the elements
and rehearsal guidelines.
86 min. F972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119.00
F972 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149.00
F972 CDROM . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149.00
T H E A T R E
The Magnificent Welles
“An excellent program for any theater department.
Recommended for academic libraries.” – Library Journal
This acclaimed one-man play charts the spectacular rise
and fall of film genius Orson Welles. Marcus Wolland
deftly impersonates Welles in this performance that is
both a memoir of Welles’ breathtaking career and a
chronicle of his losing power struggle over The
Magnificent Ambersons, the movie that followed
Citizen Kane. Opening black and white footage, a great
script, various camera angles, occasional special effects
and audience reactions add variety to the performance.
93 min. F1101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.95
F1101DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.95
Comes complete with Study Guide.
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The Theaters Of Asia: An Introduction
This video is of special interest not only to drama
teachers but to teachers of social sciences, cultural
studies and languages. The best of Professor David
George's private and unique collection of slides on
Asian theater is now, for the first time, available on
video. Accompanied by a commentary, which places
the major forms of both Asian classical and
folk theater in their cultural context, this video
introduces Asian theater through the roles it
plays in the lives of Asian people and its special
relationship to young people. David George has
interviewed dancers, actors, musicians, shamans,
priests, scholars, mask-makers, choreographers and
taken detailed pictures of what he has learned.
50 min. F986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149.00
The Working Actor: Teachers On Acting
How do you assist natural talent to full expression? What is
getting to the heart of acting all about? How is the power of
the performance moved into film and television?
Three prominent teachers discuss these issues as you view scenes from their
acting workshops with emphasis on specific improvisational techniques
and the building of a character step-by-step.
21 min. F736 . . . . . . . . . .$149.00 F736DVD . . . . . . . . . . .$149.00
The Working Actor: Actors On Acting
Four seasoned professionals talk about their craft. Their emphasis is on
making a character come alive and evoking authentic emotional responses
on stage. They also discuss approaches to body movement, research, work
with the scripts, rehearsal techniques and modes of actor/director communication.
27 min. F735 . . . . . . . . . .$149.00 F735DVD . . . . . . . . . . .$149.00
Wireless Microphones In The Theater
The CD-ROM is a self-directed and interactive learning tool with five learning
sections that teach all aspects of wireless mic usage, including equipment
selection, attachment of mics, dressing in the hair, costume modifications
and production costs.
Please specify PC or MAC format when ordering.
90 min. F1110CD-PC . . . . . .$149.00 F1110CD-MAC . . . . .$149.00
Making The Play
Featuring The Hemingway/Dos Passos Wars
A one hour documentary that brings to life the experience of a professional
theater production. Watch as the director shapes the play in rehearsal,
the actors bring life to their roles, the set designer builds the set and dance
and lighting are blended into the final production.
60 min. F994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.95
Mass Murder
“Recommended.” – Library Journal
“… an intense one-on-one encounter with a series of five serial
murderers. – Wall Street Journal
Spend an intimate evening with the twentieth century’s most notorious serial
killers, including Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez (the “Night Stalker”), and
Aileen Wuornos (America’s First Female Serial Killer”).
86 min. F860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.95
Comes complete with Study Guide.
Straight
“Fabulously intelligent, witty… and important.”
– San Francisco Weekly
Straight is a hilarious and subversive excursion into the world of conversion
therapy, where homosexuals are reputedly made “straight.” Join acclaimed
writer/performer David Schmader as he plunges into the heart of this
dangerous territory. Comes complete with Study Guide.
100 min. F863 . . . . . . . . . . . $34.95 F863DVD. . . . . . . . . . . $39.95
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