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At TAFTA we train actors to develop their craft, technical ability, artistry and mindset for a long

Australia's premier screen acting studio for Film & Television actors. At TAFTA we nurture all aspects of the art and craft of screen acting, including but not limited to: Movement + physical awareness, voice and vocal mastery, screen presence, creativity, improvisation, script analysis and skillset. All of which are designed to assist you to develop into a competitive, thoughtful and hard-working

actor in today's Film and Television Industry. Our teachers are working actors, directors, casting directors, producers and agents. Guided by our acclaimed industry professionals and acting coaches, our training is practical, hands-on, and theoretical. Combined with our detailed training of craft, behaviours, and artistry, we teach the important technical skills required to reach your potential in front of the camera, as well as the industry knowledge needed to reach your potential outside the classroom. Whether you are yet to gain experience, are looking for further guidance and professional training in craft, or have years of theatre experience under your belt but are looking for confidence in front of the camera, TAFTA will have something for you.⁠

15/09/2025

IMPROV: New Dates - Starts THIS Wednesday night💥 �
Improv isn’t just comedy games, it’s one of the most powerful tools an actor can have. Over 8 weeks, you’ll sharpen instincts, respond truthfully, and learn to live fully in the moment so your work on stage and screen feels alive, surprising, and unforgettable.

🎭 Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned performer, this course will expand your range, free your creativity, and transform the way you approach every audition and role.

📅 17th Sept – 5th Nov
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm Wednesday nights
📍 TAFTA Studios: 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh
💵 $660 + GST
🚨 Only 3 spots left!

Visit https://www.tafta.com.au/short-courses/improvwithnathalieantonia for more information and to book!

31/08/2025

📣 NAI: Day One special guests announced! 📣

We’re thrilled to announce that kicking off the Intensive on Saturday 15th November will be two of Australia’s most highly regarded Casting Directors: Thea McLeod and Lou Mitchell.

This November, the NAI returns with five powerful days of training alongside some of Australia’s most respected Casting Directors and Directors.
The Intensive offers 10 workshops across 5 days (two 4-hour sessions daily with a 1 hour lunch break), designed to challenge, inspire and prepare actors for the professional demands of the industry.

More special guests will be revealed soon… stay tuned!

BOOK HERE: https://goteamup.com/p/3187903-tafta-productions/courses/121510/

💲 Price: $1500 + GST (Payment Plans Available)�📍 Venue: TAFTA Studios Melbourne – 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh�👥 Ages: Strictly ages 16+
✨ Bookings are now open via our website. Spots are strictly limited – secure yours today!

💼 What to Bring:�• SD Card (to record your work)�• Notebook & pen�• Water + lunch/snacks

🚘 Parking & Transport:�• Limited all-day parking on Haughton Rd�• Oakleigh Station directly across the road

📧 Join our mailing list to stay updated on all announcements, classes, and exciting changes ahead!

26/08/2025

✨ Unlock Your Authenticity Through Improv ✨�
Improv isn’t just comedy games, it’s one of the most powerful tools an actor can have. Over 8 weeks, you’ll sharpen instincts, respond truthfully, and learn to live fully in the moment so your work on stage and screen feels alive, surprising, and unforgettable.

🎭 Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned performer, this course will expand your range, free your creativity, and transform the way you approach every audition and role.

📅 10th Sept – 29th Oct
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm Wednesday nights
📍 TAFTA Studios: 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh
💵 $660 + GST

Visit https://www.tafta.com.au/short-courses/improvwithnathalieantonia for more information and to book!

18/08/2025

🎬 TAFTA’s National Actors Intensive is BACK!

BOOK HERE: https://www.tafta.com.au/national-actors-intensive-melbourne

Running Saturday 15th - Wednesday 19th November 2025, we’re bringing you five transformative days of immersive actor training with some of Australia’s most respected Casting Directors and Directors.

The NAI offers 10 in-depth workshops across 5 days (two 4-hour sessions per day). Actors will gain real-time feedback, sharpen their craft, and train at a professional level in an environment that mirrors industry expectations.

💥 Our first two special guests have just been announced!
Two of Australia’s top Casting Directors are confirmed for Day One of the Intensive. To find out who they are, head to our website now 👀.
https://www.tafta.com.au/national-actors-intensive-melbourne
More exciting guests will be revealed in the coming weeks!

💲 Price: $1500 + GST (Payment Plans Available)
📍 Venue: TAFTA Studios Melbourne – 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh
👥 Ages: Strictly ages 16+
✨ Bookings are now open via our website. Spots are strictly limited – secure yours today!

What to Bring: SD Card (to record your work), notebook & pen, water, lunch/snacks

Parking & Transport: Limited all-day parking on Haughton Rd. Oakleigh Station directly across the road 🚉

👉 Join our mailing list to stay updated on all announcements, classes, and exciting changes ahead!

09/08/2025

🇦🇺 ADELAIDE: last chance to book! 🇦🇺

Brisbane and Sydney are now complete and next weekend it’s Adelaide’s turn to work with renowned casting director Thea McLeod (Neighbours, Spinout, Measure for Measure) in a 4-hour screen acting intensive.

Learn what casting directors are really looking for in auditions, sharpen your self-tape technique, and strengthen your on-camera presence.

🌟 Suitable for both emerging and experienced actors, this is a chance to develop your craft and make a strong impression.

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📍 Upcoming Dates & Locations:

Adelaide, SA
📅 Fri 15th Aug: 5pm - 9pm
📅 Sat 16th Aug: 9am - 1pm
📍 46A Jetty Rd, GLENELG

Melbourne, VIC
📅 Fri 29th Aug: 5pm - 9pm
📅 Sat 30th Aug: 9am - 1pm
📍 20 Haughton Rd, OAKLEIGH

Perth, WA
📅 Fri 10th Oct: 5pm - 9pm
📅 Sat 11th Oct: 9am - 1pm
📍 57 Frobisher St, OSBORNE PARK

💲 Cost: $280 + GST
📅 Ages 16+ only
📄 You’ll receive a scene to prepare the week prior to the workshop, which you’ll learn and perform 2–3 times with notes and feedback from Thea
⏱️ Time permitting, you may also do some cold reads

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💻 Book your place now: https://goteamup.com/p/3187903-tafta-productions/courses/118413/

04/08/2025

🎬 READY TO ROLE – Starts August 30th�4 Weeks. 8 Sessions. A Whole New Approach to Auditioning.�
Andy McPhee is back with an all-new intensive, Ready to Role, a course designed to transform the way you approach auditioning. It’s not just about what comes before the scene, it’s about how that inner work shows up in your performance. When you’ve done the emotional and psychological prep, the audition itself becomes the easy part.
But this course isn’t just about performance technique.
It’s about building a community of like-minded artists who challenge, support, and elevate each other, because this industry is tough, and no one should do it alone.
The last group of actors (📸 pictured) from Andy’s previous class left as collaborators. They’re now writing, filming and creating together, and still connected through a buzzing WhatsApp group filled with support, ideas, and opportunities.
�✅ Build audition confidence�✅ Develop authentic characters�✅ Work on-camera with real feedback�✅ Walk away with filmed footage�
This is more than training. It’s a commitment to your career.
�🗓 Starts Saturday 30th August�📍 TAFTA Studios: 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh�📅 4 weekends | 8 sessions | Ages 16+�
🕒 Schedule
Week One
Saturday 30th August, 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 31st August, 11am - 3pm
Week Two
Saturday 6th September, 9am - 1pm
Sunday 7th September, 11am - 3pm
Week Three
Saturday 13th September, 9am - 1pm
Sunday 14th September, 11am - 3pm
Week Four
Saturday 20th September, 9am - 1pm
Sunday 21st September, 11am - 3pm��
📩 Visit our website to sign up today!

https://goteamup.com/p/3187903-tafta-productions/courses/120554/
�Limited places available!

03/08/2025

🎭 PART-TIME PROGRAM – STARTS IN 2 WEEKS!🎬

��Want to train while you audition and work? TAFTA’s Part-Time Program kicks off in 2 weeks and is the perfect way to level up your craft without putting your life on hold.

Spots are limited - Secure yours now via our website: https://www.tafta.com.au/parttime-program
or email us at [email protected]

📍 Classes will be held at our Melbourne Studios: 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh�
📆 Course Duration: 32 weeks, 2 nights per week
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm�� | Tuesday and Thursday nights

01/08/2025

🎬 Need a professional space to film your next scene or self tape? Whether you’re filming an audition, a passion project, or a showreel, TAFTA has you covered.

📍 SELF TAPE BOOKINGS
Film your tape with one of our experienced male or female working actors, who will read, direct, offer feedback, and edit + send off your tape. Prefer to bring your own reader? You’re welcome to, but we highly recommend our readers for the extra support and polish.

📍 STUDIO HIRE
Our studios are also available. Bring your reader and use our space to self-tape, rehearse, or shoot your next creative scene.

📍 SHOWREEL SCENES
Put your best food forward and update your showreel by filming a professional scene with TAFTA, either at our studios or on location. We provide a cinematographer, sound recordist, and director, ensuring your scene looks sharp and industry-ready.

💻 For pricing and more info, head to our website: www.tafta.com.au
📞 Or get in touch: 0435 992 092
📧 [email protected]

📍 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh VIC

28/07/2025

📣 2026 Applications Now Open! 📣

TAFTA’s Full-Time Screen Acting Program is your chance to train like a working actor with real on-camera experience, industry mentorship, and the freedom to work and audition while you study. Whether you’re finishing Year 12, planning a gap year, or looking to further your screen acting training, this is your year to go all in!

🎬 Course begins February 2026
🗓 Training Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
🕙 Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
📍 Location: TAFTA Studios Melbourne - 20 Haughton Rd, Oakleigh

Apply via our website https://taftaproductions.squarespace.com/config/ or email us at [email protected] today!

23/07/2025

🇦🇺 SYDNEY: You’re up next! 🇦🇺
Join renowned casting director Thea McLeod (Neighbours, Pawno, Measure for Measure) for a 4-hour screen acting intensive in your state.

This is your chance to work directly with one of Australia’s top casting directors. Learn what casting directors really look for in auditions, sharpen your self-tape technique, and elevate your on-camera presence.

🌟 Whether you’re a seasoned actor or just getting started, this is an opportunity to make a real impression.

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📍 Tour Dates & Locations:

💥 Brisbane kicked off the tour with a full house and fantastic energy & now it’s your turn!

Sydney, NSW
📅 Fri 1st August, 5–9PM or
📅 Sat 2nd August, 9AM–1PM
📍 49–51 Shepherd St, CHIPPENDALE

Adelaide, SA
📅 Fri 15th August, 5–9PM or
📅 Sat 16th August, 9AM–1PM
📍 46A Jetty Rd, GLENELG

Melbourne, VIC
📅 Fri 29th August, 5–9PM or
📅 Sat 30th August, 9AM–1PM
📍 20 Haughton Rd, OAKLEIGH

Perth, WA
📅 Fri 10th October, 5–9PM or
📅 Sat 11th October, 9AM–1PM
📍 57 Frobisher St, OSBORNE PARK

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💻 Book now to secure your spot:
👉 https://goteamup.com/p/3187903-tafta-productions/courses/118413/

11/07/2025

🎭 Ready To Role: Audition Mastery with Andy McPhee • 4 weeks • 2 days per week • 8 hours per week��You know how to act. You’ve done the classes. But this course?�This is about everything that happens before the scene even starts.
The audition itself is the simple part. What really matters is the emotional journey that leads up to it - what’s happening for the character before the first line is even spoken. Ready to Role is a 4-week intensive that dives deep into the internal, emotional, and psychological preparation most actors skip, but casting directors never miss. This training will help you uncover that journey and bring your truth to the moment. And if you’re serious about your craft, you’re going to have to give up things you might not want to - like your weekends!

📅 Course Details
🗓 When: 30th August - 21st September 2025
⏳ Commitment: 4 weekends | 32 total hours�📍 Location: 20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh, VIC
🎬 FOR: Emerging and experienced actors ready to take their career to the next level
�🕒 Schedule
Week One
Saturday 30th August 1pm - 5pm�Sunday 31st August 11am - 2pm
�Week Two
Saturday 6th September 9am - 1pm�Sunday 7th September 11am - 2pm
�Week Three
Saturday 13th September 9am - 1pm�Sunday 14th September 11am - 2pm
�Week Four
Saturday 20th September 9am - 1pm�Sunday 21st September 11am - 2pm��🎟 Spots are limited - early booking essential!�
🔗 For more info and to secure your spot, visit our website: https://www.tafta.com.au/melbournecourses/readytorolewithandymcphee-s8krw

Andy’s courses are always in high demand and been described as “life changing” by his students. This is one you don’t want to miss! Sign up before it’s too late 💥

02/07/2025

🔥That’s a wrap on another incredible round of Andy McPhee’s 6-Week Bootcamp! 🎬

Over the past six weeks, our dedicated students showed up, dug deep, and built a powerful daily practice of creativity and discipline. The final class of performances was one to remember — especially with a special visit from Andy’s son, Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Let Me In, X-Men: Apocalypse), who was absolutely blown away by the level of talent in the room. 💥

🚨We’re beyond excited to share that Andy will be back with a brand new 4-week course, launching later this week! You won’t want to miss this one.

👉 Be the first to hear the details by joining our mailing list via the form on our website: www.tafta.com.au

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20 Haughton Road, Oakleigh
Brunswick, VIC
3166

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

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+611800949570

Website

http://www.tafta.com.au/

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Since 1994, TAFTA has been dedicated to giving students of all ages the confidence to pursue and learn the craft of screen-acting, whether it be film, television or commercial, taking their knowledge into whatever career they desire.