Home
    • Our Story
    • Department Heads
    • Advisory Board
    • Careers @ VanArts
    • Partnerships
    • Vision, Purpose, Mission & Goals
    • Intro
    • 2D Character Animation
    • 3D Character Animation
    • Acting for Film & Television
    • Digital Photography
    • Game Art
    • Visual Effects for Film & Television
    • Part-Time Courses
    • 2D Character Animation
    • 3D Character Animation
    • Acting
    • Digital Photography
    • Game Art
    • Visual Effects for Film & Television
Request Info
  • Apply Online Now
  • Chat Live
  • Video Tour
  • Blog

Acting for Film & Television

  • Overview
  • Curriculum
  • Faculty
  • News
  • Testimonials
  • Showcase
  • Part-time Courses

about

Greg Kean - Co-Head of Acting

Greg Kean has been a professional actor since receiving his MFA in Acting from Cornell University in 1985. Greg's credits include Houston's Alley Theatre, The Los Angeles Theatre Centre, movies including "Summer Dreams, the Story of the Beach Boys" as Brian Wilson, "Air America" and "Saved!". On television Greg portrayed Clancy Lass on the series "Dead Like Me" and has guest starred on many shows including "Designing Women", "Da Vinci's Inquest", "Saved By The Bell", "Life Goes On", "Smallville" and "The Guard".

Read More
Chilton Crane - Co-Head of Acting

Chilton has been a professional actor for over 20 years, with many lead, recurring and guest star credits including X-Files, Supernatural, Outer Limits, L Word, Cold Squad, Beggars and

Read More

Acting Overview

VanArts Acting for Film & TV Program from VanArts on Vimeo.

The William Davis Centre for Actor’s Study at VanArts is one of the most respected names in the business. The Centre was founded in 1989 by well known actor, director and teacher William B. Davis and is now an integral part of VanArts. Our actors perform on the Big Screen, for television and on stage for audiences around the world.

Next Start Dates: Sept. 7, 2010 & March 14, 2011

START YOUR APPLICATION NOW

The 9-month Diploma Program in acting for Film and Television, through small workshop-like classes, immerses you in the acting skills used by professional film, television and stage actors who take their craft seriously and love what they do. Here you will learn to unlock the potential in any script, and make your character interpretations as vibrant and memorable as you are.

At William Davis you will also explore your full acting potential in front of a camera, in live performance, in voice and voice over, and in physical training, developing trust in your physical and emotional impulses. You will participate as an equal creative partner in the creation of original short films and ensemble live performances, collaborating with experienced professionals who are directors, designers, writers, camera operators and voice over artists.

All projects at the Centre teach you the real conditions an actor works in. Our cutting edge program encourages, inspires and empowers you to take ownership of your creative and professional life. Above all it gives you the experience and the confidence to compete in the global acting profession. If you love acting and want to be the best you can be, we welcome you to join us here at VanArts.

PART-TIME?  looking for part-time Acting courses? click here

 

news

VanArts acquires New Campus
Acting Department welcomes New Instructors
Colombian Game Art Grad returns to Canada
Pixar Artists Masterclass Coming to Vancouver
SIGGRAPH Events: L.A. & Vancouver

More Blog Stories

events

Fan Expo Canada
Aug 27, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010
Vancouver SIGGRAPH: Spark Animation '10
Sep 8, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
OPEN HOUSE at VanArts
Sep 18, 2010
Pixar Artists Masterclass in Vancouver
Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 25, 2010

More

Connect

  • RSS
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
    • Tuition
    • Requirements
    • International Students
    • Admissions India
    • Housing
    • Financial Aid

Footer Links

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Student Info Center
  • Privacy & Terms

© 2010 Vancouver Institute of Media Arts. All Rights Reserved. "VanArts" is a registered trademark of Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Ltd.