Write | Act | Film
Original Writing, ProductIon & Content Creation Class w/
Brett Newton
3 Weeks | Write a 2 Person Scene & 1 Person Scene + Film Your Original Content!
Walk away with 2 ORIGINAL Scenes & an Acting Reel!
Why this class:
This is for every Actor that wants to write their own original content and film it but stumbles along the way. Brett Newton’s formula for writing scenes and his agility for producing is proven. Brett started LA REELS 10 years ago and with over 4000 original scenes written, filmed and delivered. Learn how the inner workings of production work from the development and writing process to production and acting on set! You will also walk away with a 2 scene Acting Demo Reel! Hope you can join us.
DAY 1: “Acting On-Camera, Writing & Development”
During introductions, we will listen to the needs and ideas of everyone participating. We’ll play on camera at first to get to know each other and then we’ll get to work. Everyone will partner up and write a 2 Person Scene and also work individually to create a Telephone Scene. We will explore writing a conversation in both circumstance and putting all the nuances together to create a fully lived in environment. We will go over examples of both Telephone Scenes and 2 Person Scenes and break down the GENRE(s), CHARACTER(s), and SCENARIO(s). *All final scripts will be reviewed/prepared/confirmed & formatted by LA REELS.
DAY 2: “Rehearsal & Pre-Production”
Over the week everyone will prepare their scenes, lock scripts, learn dialogue, and create their characters’ circumstances. The 2nd day of class we will run scenes on camera, find what we like and what we want to change. We will run through a pre-production workshop of each scene and prepare for the shoot as well. Talk wardrobe, intentions, props, logistics, etc. We will even learn some behind the scenes skills along the way.
Day 3: “The Shoot”
Over the week everyone will prepare their scenes and be responsible for their own rehearsals outside of class. A CALL SHEET will go out 24-48 hours before the shoot for individual shoot times and locations. Classmates are encouraged to come and be on set for each other’s scenes, and be a part of the “Crew”. Everyone should come 100% memorized and prepared with wardrobe options and Hair/Makeup ready. Scenes will take 1-2 hours to film. Be prepared for a full day of shooting!
POST PRODUCTION & DELIVERY
High Definition Picture & Sound
Full Editing Services: Logging, Sound Sync, Editing
Mastering: Color Correction, Audio & Dialogue Cleaning, Music Arrangement
All Final Scenes are delivered digitally in High Definition (HD) & Standard Definition (SD) for your personal use and acting profile websites.
Final Products will be delivered 10-14 business days after the shoot.
Will include 1x 2 Person Scene in HD and SD, 1x Telephone Monologue in HD and SD, & 1x Demo Reel in HD and SD.
WHEN & WHERE:
DAY 1: Sunday 11/14/21 (2pm-6pm)
Fratpack | 620 Kentucky St, 30079, Scottdale, GA | St. or paid parking
DAY 2: Sunday 11/21/21 (2pm-6pm)
Fratpack | 620 Kentucky St, 30079, Scottdale, GA | St. or paid parking
DAY 3: Sunday 11/28/21 (Schedule TBD)
Call Sheets will be sent for Time/Location of shoots
HOW MUCH:
Limited to 10 students ($600)
Reserve your Spot now
Scene Examples below
2 Person Scene Examples
3 Person Scene Example
Telephone Scene Examples
Brett Newton - LA REELS | Filmmaker | Actor
BRETT NEWTON started his journey in the Arts when he was 8 years old at Centenary Stage Company community theatre in NJ. He grew up doing musical theatre & tap dancing his heart out. At the age of 11 he was diagnosed with Leukemia, & with the support of his family turned that situation into a great experience. Over the next 5 years of his life he was able to work directly with the Paul Newman & The Hole In the Wall Gang Camp and help raise over $1 million. He Acted and tapped danced on stage with Chita Rivera, Nathan Lane, Julia Roberts and even gave a forgetful Paul Newman his line once.
Brett is now a professional Filmmaker & Actor who understands both sides of the camera. He is the owner of the Los Angeles based production company LA REELS and the Atlanta based company Newton Entertainment Inc.
With over 15 years of TV & Film experience Brett’s body of work continues to grow, from Directing The Members, his first televised multi-cam political drama, producing worldwide 3D Animated shorts, & launching the sexy, action feature film Scramble! Brett has produced & directed over 3000 original demo reel scenes and award winning shorts.
His portfolio includes producing 50+ hours of original narrative content as well as multiple VR 360 Video Series and Commercials! Because Brett is also an ACTOR he understands how an Actor’s mind works! He understands an Actor’s needs and wants, as well as getting them to empower themselves to show their true essence on screen.
Actors that have worked with Brett & LA REELS have gone on to booking shows like “The Big Bang Theory”, “Barry”, “Silicon Valley”, “Big Little Lies”, “13 Reason’s Why”, “Grimm”, and even the upcoming “Avatar 2” and many TV and Feature projects!
Some of Brett’s proudest Acting credits include: General Hospital, Netflix’s Glow, an Esurance Super Bowl Commercial, Baby-John in West Side Story, to Harpo Marx, and even pouring milk on his head in his first National NOKIA Commercial!
Brett’s Career has also included working with: Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC, FUEL TV, History, Discovery, Court TV, EA Games, MTV, Asylum, Wannadoo, Direct TV, Saatchi Saatchi, Comcast, Texas Pete Hot Sauce, Monster, PriceChopper, Toyota, Monster VR, The Magic Castle, National Jewish Health, eforb & more.