Amy is an Associate Professor at Tulane University where her research focuses on dialect and text work in film, television, radio and theatre. Most recent theatre credits include Dialect Design for Le Petit Theatre (New Orleans, LA, USA) “Born With Teeth” and “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Recent Film credits include: Marvel Cinematic Universe upcoming films (Due out July 26, 2024), “Deadpool Vs. Wolverine,” and as Scarlett Johansson’s dialect coach for ”Fly Me to the Moon” for Columbia Pictures which will be released July 12, 2024. Recent Television dialect design work: Both Seasons 1 and 2 for “Mayfair Witches” and “Interview With The Vampire” for AMC+ Immortal Universe and “The Corps” for Netflix. Amy has taught voice/text in the US, Europe, and Asia, & Australia. And, she been an actor and singer in over 150 theatre and on-camera productions. Education: B.F.A.-Acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and M.F.A. - University of San Diego/Old Globe Theatre. Amy is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework and was the Executive Director of the 2023 Freedom and Focus in Los Angeles, CA.

Guided by one of the most experienced Film & TV Directors in Australia, this One Day Acting Masterclass is focused on refining your process, and exploring new on-set techniques to elevate your work on the screen. You will workshop scenes and develop a collaborative relationship with acclaimed director Peter Andrikidis - Director of the recently released Stan Original 'Bali 2002', as well as 'Eden', 'The Reckoning', 'East West 101' and many, many more.⁠

Peter has just returned from Western Australia after a 3 month shoot on an undisclosed project, so we’re very excited to have hm in our Melbourne Studio!

Available to actors of all levels; Peter will introduce you to a variety of exercises that Peter uses on-set while directing Films & TV Shows like Janet King, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, and Underbelly to uncover a whole new level of performance.

Walk away from this Masterclass with a new set of tools for your acting toolbelt that are practical and can be used on-set! Plus, you will get an understanding of Peter’s directing process, what he looks for when he casts actors, and a high definition copy of your scene, directed by Peter, for your casting profiles.

TAFTA is excited to offer Actors the unique opportunity to work with the on set acting coach for DC's Aquaman: Kristy Sexton!

This workshop is for actors who would like to take their skills to an international level and will be sure to kick you into gear and focussing on the final goal: Getting you working more!! Kristy is a world-class acting coach who works between Hollywood and The Gold Coast.