English acting course
English is the language of cinema, and mastering it opens you up to the opportunities of the international industry.
TAKE YOUR ACTING BEYOND BOUNDARIES.
Teacher: Marcello Castiglioni
Level: basic and intermediate
Participants: min 8 max 15
This course, taught entirely in English, will give you an immersive experience of acting, diction, and interpretation using the American technique—to gain naturalness, confidence, and stage presence even in front of an international crew.
What you will do:
You will perform scenes and monologues from over 250 British and American films and TV series.
You will work on voice, movement and expressive intensity with a practical and dynamic approach.
You'll receive personalized footage and feedback to help you improve every week.
You will build your personal portfolio with the scenes created during the course.
A course designed for those who want to grow as actors and enter the world of international cinema.
A good knowledge of the English language is required.
Duration
January 24, 2026
8 days of 3 hours
Saturday
10:30 - 13:30
Cost
Registration
€400.00
off. ART/ACT
€200.00
Contents
Each lesson will open with a short thematic introduction (15 minutes) dedicated to the topic of the day, followed by practical work on the scenes prepared by the students.
Modules and Contents
Course Overview & The Entertainment Industry
Introduction to the world of entertainment: dynamics, professions, and opportunities.General American Accent: Sounds & Pronunciation
Techniques for mastering the sound and rhythm of the neutral American accent.Character Development & Biography
Building an Authentic Character: Biography, Background, Goals, and Relationships.Scene Study
Analysis of the “beats”, the pauses, the given circumstances, the tone and the atmosphere.Working the Script
From Page to Stage: Interpretation, Subtext, and Intention.On-Camera Skills
Acting for the camera: stage presence, truth and naturalness in front of the lens.The Moment Before & After
Understanding and experiencing emotional transitions: building tension, release, and rhythm in the scene.The Audition Process: Finding an Agent, The Slate & The Cold Read
How to approach an audition: preparation, presentation, and handling the unexpected.
Teacher
Marcello Castiglioni
Actor and acting coach with experience between Italy and Canada , he began his career in Rome in the 1980s, training at IALS and working in theater, dubbing and voice over.
After years of activity in Toronto, where he taught at the Alza Acting Studio , he returned to Italy bringing with him the course “Etiquette on Set” , developed with ACTRA (Canadian film and TV union).
She has been collaborating with the Lucca Film Academy since 2020, combining international experience and a practical approach to training.
As a coach, he helps actors in Italy and North America prepare for English-language auditions.
Starring in a short film that won a Toronto Shorts International Film Festival (TSIFF).
