Improv for Animators Starts on 7th October

Improv with Bruce MacKinnon and Framestore

Actor and comedian Bruce MacKinnon, (The Office, Guardians of The Galaxy, Bohemian Rhapsody, Inside No.9, Black Mirror) has teamed up with Ross Burgess, Head of animation at Framestore, to create a new acting improv course, specifically designed for animators, starting on 7th October in Central London.

The purpose of the class is to "push animators creatively and explore through workshop how actors approach character movement and comedic storytelling."

As we know, animators are actors, and we strongly recommend our students take acting classes in order to improve their acting skills and choices. 

Bruce MacKinnon

Improv for animators

The course builds on improv courses run at Framestore, the success of which has led to MacKinnon opening up the classes to animators across the city.

Animation industry participation
MacKinnon ran a similar course at Framestore and has now decided to open the class to other animation houses. So far they have taken bookings from ILM, Jellyfish and Framestore, so this event promises to be a great opportunity for our students and Escapees to network with London-based animators.

Where and when
This six week class starts on Monday 7th October and runs through to Monday November 11th. Class starts at 7pm and finishes at 8.30pm. It takes place at the London Welsh Centre at 157-163 Gray's Inn Road, London WCX 8UE, in Central London.

Cost
The class costs £150 for the full 6 weeks.

Official site
You can also find at more at their official website at improv4animators.com.


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