Learn directing and acting techniques from renowned actress Nina Foch in this USC Master Class.
What you'll learn:
What you'll learn:
- Break down scripts and stories to uncover structure, theme, and intention—tools essential for any creative storyteller or performer..
- Use clear, actionable intentions to guide performance, direction, and collaboration across creative disciplines.
- Stay fully present in scenes or performances by mastering entrances, exits, and authentic connection with partners.
- Approach auditions, collaborations, or creative pitches with confidence, empathy, and professional awareness.
Produced by George Lucas and Randal Kleiser, this series of lectures are excerpts from Nina Foch’s directing class conducted at the University of Southern California in 2002. The lectures, organized into sections, cover script analysis, casting, directing, and acting. Spend some time watching Nina, learn from her and implement her ideas into your own work. You’ll be amazed how far she can take you.
Who can benefit from Nina Foch’s course? Directors? Absolutely. Actors? Yes. But, it’s equally valuable for writers, editors, producers, and anyone with more than a passing interest in the art and craft of filmmaking. This material can be used for an entire course, as part of a course, or a rich reference source to immerse yourself in your craft.
