Wrap Party - Final Day

Image: Directing Actors students Jemma, Rubin, Marcella and James

After a full-on two weeks, we relax over drinks with Alkinos and the actors. We agree that the course has surpassed our expectations. Alkinos has just blown us away with his command of his craft, his 'director's' philosophy; his commitment to his students is such that he taps into each student's unique voice, empowering us to be directors in our own right, to find our own style and vision. The experience of working with Alkinos has been very liberating.

Student James Robertson:
"I couldn't be more delighted with the OPEN CHANNEL course 'Directing Actors'. Alkinos cut through the muddling haze surrounding the art and craft of directing with a philosophy of integrity and honesty.

"Through the two weeks of the workshop we got a clear, precise insight into the role and responsibility in a Director's hands. Without fuss, without gloss and without hype. This was truly a wonderful experience. One I doubt will be equaled. All thanks to Alkinos."

(I mean every word of it too. It was a fantastic course. Thanks to everyone at OPEN CHANNEL for getting it organised. I'm telling everyone that OC is THE destination for filmmakers! - JR)


Student Marcella Bidinost:
"You can talk all you like about the theories of directing, but to be given the space, the teaching and the actors who can help realise what works and what doesn’t in live situations is the best way to learn. Not everyone can spend years doing a degree course in filmmaking, and with several film courses already teaching all angles of the filmmaking process, it’s been a privilege to spend two weeks honing in on directing alone. Highly recommended!"


Actor Alyce Platt:
"It was an absolute honour to be one of the participating actors in the OPEN CHANNEL ‘Directing Actors for Screen' course with Alkinos. It was like an intensive emotional workout! Not only were the directing students put to the test, but the actors also were placed on the firing line and together we all took a massive leap into the abyss. I can’t recommend this highly enough for up and coming directors. It is an invaluable opportunity to work with professional actors and be guided by one of the best directors I’ve ever met."