The Self Tape Experience
with Katrina Rumbal
THURSDAYS 6:30PM-9:30PM April 16th- May 21 2026
NOT FOR BEGINNER ACTORS
Join Katrina Rumbal for an in-depth 6-week self tape course designed to elevate your audition technique and help you stand out.
With experience as an actor and self tape coach. She has coached and reviewed over 1,800 self tapes, giving her a unique insight into what truly captures attention. Katrina brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the room.
This course focuses on behaviour—how we tell the story of a scene through what we do, not just what we say. Across the six weeks, Katrina will guide you through:
Building authentic relationships on screen
What makes a self tape memorable
When and how to break the “rules” you’ve been taught
If you’re ready to move beyond technical perfection and into truthful, compelling work, this course is for you.
The Scene Exploration with Sean Lynch
Wednesday Nights 6-8pm April 1 -April 22 2026 4 weeks
These Wednesday classes are perfectly suited for those who are looking to test themselves weekly and refine their camera skills. Weekly classes are a fantastic way to develop an actor’s ability to explore and analyse in front of camera, work with a variety of actors, create bonds within a supportive learning environment as well as working out your acting muscles - through script analysis, character work, improvisation skills AND learning how to be more flexible with adjustments. These are all crucial skills as an actor/performer in an ever-changing industry.
Weekly Class x 4 Weeks - $365 per month
Meisner in Action
This Class has been moved to run later in the year TBC June July 2026
MEISNER TECHNIQUE with Rob Horton
Welcome to Meisner Technique. Meisner is 'The Art of Spontaneous Action'. We teach you the way of creating MOVIE MAGIC with one of the world's most POPULAR acting techniques.
‘What makes Acting great?’: When the audience doesn’t know what the actor is going to do next. When you feel you are experiencing a story unfolding right in front of you, from moment to moment, for REAL, RIGHT NOW!
Marlon Brando was good at this. It has often been said ‘you didn’t know what he was going to do next!?’ when he was performing.
Here’s the secret: Marlon probably didn’t know what he was going to do next either.
It is said that Marlon acted from instinct. We use the word Impulse.
When actors act from impulse, their performances are ALIVE, DYNAMIC, MAGICAL. And YES, Impulse can be trained.
Using the best Actor-Training Exercise ever created, Rob will show you how to wake- up your inner impulse and to trust it to create memorable, often remarkable performances.
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10 ACTORS
TUTOR ROB HORTON
Examples of Work:
Latest Student Work:
Caitlin&Jess:
Meisner/DanteCadence: https://vimeo.com/1151118239?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
ACTING FOR CAMERA ADVANCED ACTING TECHNIQUES
WITH CHRISTOPHER SOMMERS
Screen Acting techniques will offer a range of exercises, tips and camera techniques that I have found useful in my training and time as an actor on set.
with CHRISTOPHER SOMMERS (ELVIS, THE BUREAU OF MAGICAL THINGS S1 AND 2, SWEET TOOTH, THE WATER DIVINER)
THURSDAYS 6:30-9:30 4 WEEKS OCTOBER 16TH-NOV 6TH
CLASS BREAKDOWN
Week 1 : Self tape tips and on camera exercises
Week 2: physical action and non verbals on camera
Week 3 :Emotion on demand, how to find triggers for emotional chemistry
Week 4: 2 camera set up for 2 camera scenes.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 8 ACTORS
ACTING FOR THE CLOSE UP * next class TBC
WANT TO NAIL THAT CLOSE UP ?
THIS CLASS SEEKS TO PUT ATTENTION ON THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE FRAME: YOU!
ACTING FOR THE CLOSE UP: THROUGH THE LENS.
AT THE STUDIO
THIS CLASS IS FOR STRICTLY 8 ACTORS ONLY. CLASS IS FOR 4 WEEKS.
ACTORS WITH PREVIOUS CLASS EXPERIENCE PLEASE APPLY.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND HEADSHOT TO THIS EMAIL.
WORK WITH CHRISTOPHER SOMMERS
TOPICS COVERED
Physical and Active choices
Breath as an acting partner
Aliveness, Secrets, Choices
Find key questions, script clues to help discover choices
Important framing and camera
choices that support story and actors p.o.v.
Power of Eye Contact
Brodie Agutter
“I have completed a 12-week block with Andrew Buchanan at the factory studio, during this time Andrew has helped me breakdown emotional walls, push through fears and really feel in the moment. Andrew teachings are not just Meisner based, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his classes. Andrew is thoughtful ensuring a safe space and safeguarding the wellbeing of his students. Not only did I learn a great deal about acting during these classes I also learned a great deal about myself. Andrew’s techniques are effective and easy to pick up, as I am all about the Meisner technique, Andrew helped me broaden my horizons and use other techniques to my benefit. This course has given me greater confidence and new tools for my next auditions and roles that I will gain for the future.
Thank you, Andrew, and thank you Chris from the Factory this was a truly amazing experience, and I will return for more in the future..”
Call for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: FIRST NATIONS
Unearthing New Talent
The Factory Acting Studio is offering scholarships to First Nations actors who may be unable to cover registration of a class or a workshop
If you would like to apply for funding, please email us with a short video or written reply expressing your interest. email chris@factoryactingstudio.com.au