Actors Certified Training (ACT) was established in 2003 in response to the industry's growing need for technically trained set-ready actors. ACT has perfected a curriculum that brings the actor to an exceptional level of preparedness for film and television production. The actors we train deliver a new standard of on-set professional capability that meets the scheduling needs of the producer and the visionary needs of the director.
The ACT Studio in North Hollywood represents 6 years of development and over one million dollars invested by Timothy Lampros, the owner and founder of ACT. His book, Hollywood Quagmire, is the definitive industry white paper on the destructive effects of improperly trained actors in the film and television industry.
Actors Certified Training was created because we believe training institutions must be responsible to the industry by preparing actors to perform on set in feature films and television.
Train to do it, before you are paid to do it.
We specifically train actors to understand what is expected of them in front of a motion picture camera, to receive & deliver the director's vision and reduce per-shot production time and costs. ACT successfully provides actors with the technical skills necessary to be cast consistently and to get the shot.
The number 1 responsibility of the actor is to follow directions
and get the shot.
Designed from the perspective of Directors, Producers, Writers, Technicians (Crew) and Casting Directors, ACT is confident it trains high-quality actors of note, eliminating the need for reality casting.
The number 1 job of the actor is to get hired.
Performing on a demanding set, in front of a motion picture camera requires very unique sets of skills. This can only be acquired and enhanced by training in an environment with conditions that approximates an actual professional film & television production. There needs to be real sets, real cameras, real lights, real grip & electric equipment and this means a real investment! Proper preparation cannot take place solely in a class room or on a theater stage or worse yet, in a living room or spare bedroom. Training on-camera requires much more than a little commercial video camera on a flimsy tripod.
ACT has invested over 100 thousand dollars in cameras and over 250 thousand dollars in other production equipment.
The ACT studio is one of the most expansive training facilities in Los Angeles with over 9,000-sq-ft of interior & exterior training space. Complete with two sound stages, two on-camera training studios along with dedicated exterior/outside training areas. ACT has a FULL TIME staff of 6 and is open 7 days a week. We train actors to get hired consistently and to be able to get the shot.
Video Village
ACT continues its research & development of training methods and tools. We continue to be the industry leader in innovating techniques of training actors with the knowledge and skills needed to get the shot. ACT proudly claims these training industry first.
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First to train actors for 6am WORK (summer 2005)
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First to train actors to work in & on GREEN SCREEN
(early spring 2006)
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First to train actors for NIGHT-OUTSIDE/SPECIAL EFFECTS
(spring 2006)
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First to train actors on a PROCESS TRAILER/CAR SIMULATOR
(spring 2007)
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First to train actors in a 30ft x 30ft PROJECTED IMAGE
(early summer 2007)
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First to train actors in WEATHER EFFECTS – WIND & RAIN
(summer 2007)
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First to have ON-CAMERA WORKSHOPS dedicated to actors at NO CHARGE with Producers, Directors, Casting Directors, Agents and Managers. (SUMMER 2008)
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Initiated PDF Proram (2008)
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Initiated Certification Program (2009)
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Most importantly it takes professional, knowledgeable, capable, full time, real Instructors/Directors. Anything less and the actor is wasting their time.
This is what we do and we are the best in the world at doing it! |
STUDIO TOUR
TESTIMONIAL VIDEO
THE BOOK
EUROPEAN ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT SPECIAL ON A.C.T. STUDIOS
"...if I had had this training at the beginning of my career I'd be a star by now. I honestly believe the book, Hollywood Quagmire , will change the industry just as ACT is and will do the same."
- Patrick Gorman -SAG Member, 54 years
First Livingroom set, summer 2007
"Words cannot express how grateful I am to have experienced Actors certified Training. I have been a working actor for nearly ten years between my home town of New York and Los Angeles. Even though I have achieved many film and television credits on my own – It’s only now that I feel that I am properly trained to book a job and work on set. The way your program breaks things down is PRICELESS!!. You guys have a wealth of knowledge that should be an industry standard for anyone wants to work in the entertainment business. While taking the course my audition skills grew immensely. I booked back-to-back-to-back jobs as a result.
My only regret was that I didn’t meet you in the beginning of my career. I am certain I would be light years a head in my success by now. Thank You for equipping me with the proper tools to get to the next level. I owe a major part of my future successes to you. You guys really care and it shows. ACT is more than a school – its family! We need you! Hollywood needs you!"
Blessings, -Sharon Brathwaite (November 2006)
Workshop on the "Big Screen"
"I now have tools at my disposal that would have taken me years to accumulate on set. "
- Oliver Rayon
Fully dressed set, & multiple cameras.
Training for working on-set.
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