CAMP CATAPULT | JUNE 18 | Catapult Acting Studios

INSTRUCTORS: Julia Jones + Carrie Anne Hunt
DATES: June 18th-22nd
TIME: 10am–5pm
AGES: 8-17
INVESTMENT: $695

THIS CAMP IS FULL, BUT! We’ve added an additional camp at the end of summer (July 30th-Aug 3rd). Click here for more info. If those dates don’t work, please add yourself to the waitlist to be notified about any openings.

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WHAT IS CAMP CATAPULT?

Camp Catapult is Catapult Acting’s signature event that combines rigorous intensive scene study instructed by award-winning coaches with first-person industry perspective. This 5 day intensive covers every aspect of the audition process. In addition to being instructed by our wonderful, challenging coaches; actors will receive instruction from a different industry pro each day ranging from Agents to Managers to Casting Directors to Directors and more.

NOTE: This is an audition/referral/approval camp. This camp is not for the hobbyist. Experience is not important, but rather willingness to challenge one’s self.

CAMP DETAILS + guest INDUSTRY PROS

DAY 1: EMILY MARIE PALMER

PRE-PREPARATION

– Know the genre
– Know the director & their work
– Know the network

about THE WORKING ACTOR

American-Born actress and singer, Emily Marie Palmer, is the youngest of five children. She graduated high school when she was 15 years old, and began pursuing a degree in Statesmanship at George Wythe University. Her degree was put on hold when she began performing professionally. She briefly studied with Philippe Gaulier at his international theatrical training school near Paris, France. After which, she returned to the United States where she continues to work in theatre and film.

DAY 2: ERIK LINGVALL

SCENE PREP

– Creating a compelling character
– What is your objective?
– Who are you? What do you want? Why do you want it?

about erik

Backstage.com contributor and winner of the 2015 Readers’ Choice for Atlanta’s Favorite Acting Coach, Erik brings with him over 15 years of experience guiding and training talent, throughout the country. As the founder of Catapult Acting Studios, Erik has established himself as one of the go-to coaches for TV/film actors in the Southeast. He is dedicated to guiding & connecting his clients to the right people & right path, always reminding them to enjoy the process as much as the end product.

DAY 3: JOY PERVIS

WORKING THE SCRIPT

– Practice, Practice, Practice
– Repetition, Repetition, Repetition

about THE TALENT AGENT

Joy started her career in the entertainment industry in the Atlanta market in 1993. She is the original, sole creator of Hot Shot Kids. Joy joined the J Pervis Talent Agency in 2009, one of the most recognized agencies in the Southeast region representing adults & children in all facets of the industry. Joy is nationally recognized for discovering, developing, and/or representing actors such as Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Raven Symone’, Morgan Saylor (Showtime’s Homeland, winner of the 2013 Golden Globe for Best Drama Series), Nolan Gould (ABC’s Emmy and Golden Globe award winning series, Modern Family), Maggie Jones (Fox’s Ben & Kate), Laura Wiggins (Showtime’s Shameless), Blake Michael (Disney’s Dog With a Blog), Lucas Till (X-Men), and many more.

DAY 4: MEGHAN APOSTOLES

THE TAPED AUDITION

– Maximize your tape
– Learn proper eyeline
– Experiment with the 4th wall

about THE CASTING ASSOCIATE

Meghan Apostoles is a casting associate at arvold. In addition to her work casting film, television and commercial projects, she acts as production manager on arvold. productions, assists with education events and helms arvold.’s Atlanta office. She began as an extras casting assistant on Meg Ryan’s Ithaca and has since worked on AMC’s TURN: Washington’s Spies, Jeff Nichols’s Loving, and many other features, commercials and short form multimedia projects. She loves educating young actors and has taught at the Virgina Repertory Theatre’s TRAIN Pre-Professional Actor Training program and DMR Adventures.

DAY 5: DANIEL STINE

THE CALLBACK

– Execute your scene in front of Top Director like a real callback

about THE DIRECTOR

Daniel Stine is an Atlanta-based writer, director and actor. A 2008 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro’s film school, Daniel wrote, directed and appeared in 3 award-winning short films (God and Vodka, Grape, The Championship Rounds) prior to releasing his debut feature, Virginia Minnesota. Collectively, his short films appeared in more than 50 film festivals, garnering 35 awards in multiple categories, including Best Film, Audience Choice Award, Best Director and Best Screenplay among others.

Virginia Minnesota, a 97-minute drama/comedy, was shot along Minnesota’s Lake Superior coastline in the fall of 2016 and completed post-production in late 2017.

Daniel has two other feature projects in development.

NOTE: Guest Industry Pros are subject to change due to nature of the business. If/when industry pros change, each event will be updated as soon as possible.

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meet your instructors

JULIA JONES

INSTRUCTOR

Julia Jones is a professional actor, coach, and improvisor in Atlanta GA.. Her clients at Catapult Acting can be seen on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, HBO, and many more. Her latest projects include a National Cartoon Network Commercial, a parody short for Funny or Die, and a pilot shot in NYC with Tony Award Winning Actor Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts). She is a professional improvisor & instructor at The Village Theatre (named Best Comedy Club – Atlanta Magazine & Best Improv Comedy – Creative Loafing).

CARRIE ANNE HUNT

CO-INSTRUCTOR

Carrie Anne Hunt is an actress and filmmaker originally from Columbia, SC. In addition to acting, Carrie Anne is also the founder of Faerie Path Productions, where she is currently developing her own content for a fantasy adventure series. She also regularly works as a producer, writer, and director, helping other filmmakers to realize their creative visions. As an acting coach, Carrie Anne is committed to helping each individual performer find their light and shine.