[ Explore WATCH page ]
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If you want to be an actor, we provide Melbourne’s only month-to-month consistent training platform for actors with the most affordable and practical platform to hone your craft and be part of the acting community. We require an initial 3 month term (doesn’t have to be consecutive) before offering month-to-month enrollment and actors can join ANY WEEK.
No sit ins allowed - we created a complete WATCH PAGE for you to gain insight to our studio.
See our REVIEWS PAGE to see what our actors have to say about our studio.
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Choose your class:
Sundays 2-5pm
Tuesdays 6-9pm
Fridays 11am-2pm
Zoom Class available
[ Explore FILM page ]
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Whether you want a self contained 5 or 10 minute film or footage to use in your showreel, we offer Melbourne’s most cinematic and top quality films for actors to show exactly what they can do. Our films are written, shot, edited and scored just for you. Our showreel scenes and films are unrivaled in Melbourne with professional direction, cinematography and editing to make you shine. See our FILMMAKING PAGE for more.
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Our shoot days are just like a practical film set and will be planned with an original script tailored just for you. Pricing includes the writing, rehearsal, shoot, edit, post colour, sound, music and delivery of your awesome 5 minute film shot in 1 full day. You can split costs by sharing the screen with your actor friends or we will provide everything you need with scene partners and film gear and crew. $2,200 per shoot day = a 5 minute film or 3 individual Showreel scenes.
[ Explore PHOTOS page]
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We know exactly what casting profiles require to stand out and get you represented by an agent, get auditions from casting directors and consistently build your body of work. As a career actor and headshot photographer, we know how to bring the best out of you and deliver the images that will get you to work in this industry. See our PHOTOS PAGE for more.
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A full session is about an hour for 4 changes. You will get multiple background colours and 4 final retouches. All images will be sent to you immediately following the shoot for you to select your final choices to be retouched and processed. $300
A quick session is great for either character shots or a fresh 1 look update to keep your actor profiles popping. 1 look and 2 final retouches included. $100
Lifestyle or modeling photography is negotiable and you can see our IG portfolio at @1jameshuangphoto
CLASSES / FILMMAKING / PHOTOS / AUDITIONS
All levels welcome. Ongoing continuous actor training and services. Sign up any week for weekly screen acting classes or studio services.
We provide the essential tools for actors with ongoing training, filmmaking for reels, headshot and lifestyle photos, and the best audition coaching and self taping to get you the job.
Sign up:
Classes start with a 3 month term for actors to include us on their resume. Does not have to be consecutive and you can join any week. Month-to-month enrollment after 3 months. *Check spam if no reply*
FAQs
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New Kids & Teens classes coming 2025! Follow our social media for updates and announcements!
3 Weekly Adult options:
Friday mornings 11-2pm
Sunday afternoons 2-5pm
Tuesday nights 6-9pm
We teach the craft of Screen Acting with On Camera classes like no other. We coach and direct actors in a practical real world setting with multiple camera takes and a balance of coaching and directing actors on a 1 on 1 basis giving each actor the devoted time and attention you deserve.
We are always adding a variety of Saturday seminars and workouts from Yoga to Stage Combat and more!
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See our TESTIMONIALS page
We believe in the power of imagination and creativity. Our approach to acting is all about the work and becoming complete storytellers. We give you the most current up-to-date film and television practical training ground to work as an actor on set with on camera scene study classes. We embrace a philosophy that promotes a balance of work and joy for the actor’s success and longevity. We know what it takes to work on professional studio film and television sets with three decades of professional acting credits and over two decades of professional filmmaking and editing work.
As filmmakers, we know what the camera needs to tell the story. We know how to direct and coach Actors to get there. We train the technical and emotional in how to use your instrument that is your voice and body and spirit. We strive to make the work as productive and enjoyable as possible for all who train with us. Our focus is on creating a safe and enjoyable environment that welcomes artists of all experience levels and aspirations from hobbyists to professionals. We believe acting classes make better, more empathetic people who laugh louder, love stronger, and communicate and listen clearer with kindness.
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See our ABOUT US page
The Hollywood Actor Lab was created in Los Angeles by James Huang who began acting classes at the acclaimed Rutgers University drama program in 1994 and started acting professionally in 1996 in New York City. James moved to Hollywood in 2000 where he continued his training in screen acting. He lived and worked as a professional actor and filmmaker in LA for over 20 years. During the 2020 pandemic, he restarted HAL in Melbourne Australia where he’s already taught hundreds of local actors and continues to work regularly as an actor on several studio film and television shows with over 150 job bookings in film, TV, commercials and Voice Overs.
We emphasise deep diving into script analysis and using an actors imagination to build a character and performance. We focus on the emotional and technical aspects of craft and help actors get out of their heads and into their hearts to become complete storytellers for the camera. As a professional actor and filmmakers for 3 decades, our teaching is sharp, informed, and most importantly, fun.
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Fill out the form field above. Our Email is: HollywoodActorLab@gmail.com
Actors can enrol with our studio any given week as we offer an ongoing platform for actors to always be training. Month to month sign ups allow for actors flexibility and freedom to always have a studio to call home.
Adult actors - You can see samples of our screen acting classes on the WATCH page then sign up for your weekly class.
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Headshot photography and Showreels are the required tools for professional auditions and work. We provide every essential tool to help actors achieve their goals and keep their photos and reels up to date to showcase your best work. Our headshots and filmmaking is the best you’ll find in Melbourne and provided quickly on a budget.
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Looking for a venue to host your film screening party? Need a creative space to host your art/ photo/ acting workshop or rehearsal space? Film your interviews or anything you like with us!
See our STUDIO tab for a virtual tour of our brand new state-of-the-art creative space! You can also see our listing on CreativeSpaces.net.au
Negotiable pricing.
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Our studio is located at Second Story Studios across the street from the Victoria Park train station with plenty of nearby parking.
Email us: HollywoodActorLab@gmail.com
Hollywood Actor Lab #6
222 Johnston Street Collingwood VIC 3066
Tel: 0432 012 418
