Acting Teacher Michael Bean

CONFIDENCE ON CAMERA

Michael Bean teaches professional film and television acting
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Class

Self Tape Professional

Online Film+TV Acting Class
Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (PDT)
Ongoing, via Zoom

Instructor: Michael Bean
Cost: $210+GST for 4 classes

Most professional auditions now happen via self-tape or Zoom. This class ensures you’re prepared to book work in today’s industry by developing both the creative and technical skills needed for auditions and on-set performance—right from the space where you’ll be taping most of your auditions.

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Class

Acting for Film &TV

In Person Class
Wednesdays 6:15-8:16, Sep 17th to Nov 19th
Saltspring Island

Instructor:Michael Bean
Cost: $345+GST for 10 classes

This is a small-group practice class for students who are serious about getting comfortable in front of a camera, building confidence, and learning the real skills folks use to audition and work in film and television. Michael personally assigns each student a film or TV script tailored to their experience, interests, and goals. Students can expect to work on progressively challenging scenes in a variety of styles.

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Testimonials

What people are saying:

Kris Woznesensky

Casting Director, Vancouver, BC (IMDB)

“We always know when one of Michael’s students walks in the room; they just know what they’re doing.”

Josh Dohy

Actor (IMDB)

“Working with Michael is like steroids for your acting ability. And it’s the best part of my week.”

Jessica Brown

Actor (IMDB)

“I always feel so much better every time I leave class. I’m so excited to do the work.”

Blog

Articles, Tips & Tutorials

Advice for Actors from Casting Director Candice Elzinga

Aug 27, 2025 | Acting

Casting director Candice Elzinga came in a guest for my summer intensives, and I wanted to share some choice bits of of her advice for actors. Candice has been casting in Vancouver for thirty years and has cast literally hundreds of TV shows and movies. Here's some...

Why the first five seconds of your self tape matters so much

Jun 14, 2025 | Acting

I'm convinced that casting and other decision makers decide who an actor is and if they're right for the character in the first five seconds of watching a self tape audition. That's why it's so important to make sure that your first few seconds are as alive as humanly...

Confidence on Camera

Jun 13, 2025 | Acting

There’s enormous pressure on actors to project self-assurance on and off the screen because acting is difficult, stressful, and highly competitive, and decision makers in the industry are looking for actors that will be able to survive and thrive under the pressure,...