The island of Bermuda has long been a haven for those seeking a tranquil escape from the chaos of the world, but its shores have also been a breeding ground for talented individuals who aspire to make it big in the world of film and television. Lana Young, a Bermudian actress who has made numerous appearances on the big screen in the United States, recently participated in an inaugural acting masterclass, Frames for the Future, which was held in Hamilton on Saturday. During the event, she shared her expertise and experience with a group of eager participants, who were given hands-on training in screenwriting and acting by Ms Young and Sia Spence, a creative executive to a producer in the US film industry. Sia Spence, who is also Bermudian, had a clear vision for the workshop, which was not only to bring masterclasses and smaller workshops to the island but to also bring in other industry professionals to share their knowledge and skills. Her goal was to cultivate an industry in Bermuda, where local talent could be nurtured and developed. The workshop was a huge success, with 27 participants attending, and registration selling out in advance. The attendees were given the opportunity to learn about the subtle art of character preparation, which is a crucial aspect of acting. Ms Young explained that it is not just about memorizing lines, but rather about understanding the character’s objectives and how they fit into the larger story. “Recreating what we do from day to day is what makes acting so human,” she said. “When people get a script in their hand, they forget what it is like to be human – so it is about connecting those dots.”
Ms Young, who has been living in the United States since 1998, has always looked for ways to give back to her island home. She was thrilled to be able to share her expertise with the next generation of Bermudian actors, and she emphasized the importance of nurturing local talent. “I just love giving back to Bermuda, so every chance I get I’ll be here. That’s very important to me. I love to teach and I love to teach acting, and I know that we have so much talent on the island.”
The workshop also provided an opportunity for participants to learn from other industry professionals, including cinematographers, producers, directors, marketers, and set designers. Ms Spence said that her goal was to bring in a diverse range of professionals to share their knowledge and skills with the participants. The event was a huge success, with participants praising the efforts of Ms Spence and Ms Young. Crystal Holdipp, a writer, said that she learned several new skills and regained her passion for writing. Aaron Lugo, a young actor, said that he picked up new tips and tricks on how to perform while in front of the camera. Sharise Clarke, who took acting classes and attended acting school, said that although the experience came as a refresher for her, she acquired several new skills. Anil Chatergoon, a playwright, was particularly interested in the screenwriting aspect of the class and said that everything he learned was helpful. The success of the workshop has sparked hopes that Bermuda may soon become a hub for film and television production. Ms Spence said that she feels that once local talent is trained up, there can be so many different productions coming out of Bermuda for TV and film. The minister’s statement on the workshop can be read in full in the Related Media section.
| Key Takeaways: | • The workshop provided hands-on training in screenwriting and acting by Ms Young and Sia Spence. |
| • The workshop aimed to bring in other industry professionals to share their knowledge and skills. | • The workshop was a huge success, with 27 participants attending. |
| • The workshop provided an opportunity for participants to learn about the subtle art of character preparation. | • Ms Young emphasized the importance of nurturing local talent. |
“We started out with screenwriting and acting, which is the beginning. Being able to hone those skills is a way to start creating and making film, but we also want to bring in individuals who are cinematographers, producers, directors, marketers and those in set design.” – Sia Spence
The success of the workshop has sparked hopes that Bermuda may soon become a hub for film and television production.
The event was a testament to the growing interest in film and television production on the island, and the potential for Bermuda to become a hub for the industry. With Ms Young and Sia Spence leading the way, the island may soon see a surge in film and television production, with local talent at the forefront. The workshop provided an opportunity for participants to learn from industry professionals and to develop their skills in screenwriting and acting. The success of the event has sparked hopes that Bermuda may soon become a hub for film and television production, with local talent at the forefront. As the industry continues to grow, it is clear that Bermuda has the potential to become a major player in the world of film and television production. With the support of talented individuals like Ms Young and Sia Spence, the island may soon see a surge in film and television production, with local talent at the forefront. “I think there is an opportunity for these actors to spread their wings on the big screen, for sure.” – Lana Young
A Bermudian actor is an individual who is born or raised in Bermuda and works as an actor in the film and television industry.
A screenwriter is an individual who writes the script for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A producer is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the production of a film or television show, including budgeting and scheduling.
A director is an individual who is responsible for guiding the actors and crew during the filming of a film or television show.
A marketer is an individual who is responsible for promoting a film or television show to the public.
A set designer is an individual who is responsible for designing the sets and props for a film or television show.
A playwright is an individual who writes the script for a play.
A writer is an individual who writes for film, television, or other forms of media.
An actor is an individual who performs in a film or television show.
A filmmaker is an individual who creates films or television shows.
A talent agent is an individual who represents actors or other performers in the film and television industry.
A casting director is an individual who is responsible for selecting actors for roles in films or television shows.
A crew member is an individual who works on a film or television show, including actors, writers, directors, and other professionals.
A production company is a company that produces films or television shows.
A distributor is an individual or company that distributes films or television shows to the public.
A studio is a company that produces and distributes films or television shows.
A network is a company that broadcasts television shows to the public.
A streaming service is a company that provides access to films or television shows online.
A festival is an event that celebrates film or television production.
A workshop is a session or class that provides training and education in a specific area, such as film or television production.
A masterclass is a session or class that provides advanced training and education in a specific area, such as film or television production.
A film festival is an event that celebrates film production.
A television festival is an event that celebrates television production.
A script is a document that outlines the story and dialogue for a film or television show.
A storyboard is a visual representation of a film or television show, including sketches and descriptions of the scenes.
A budget is a document that outlines the financial plan for a film or television show.
A shooting schedule is a document that outlines the timeline for filming a film or television show.
A post-production process is the stage of film or television production after filming, where the footage is edited and sound is added.
A visual effects artist is an individual who creates visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
A script supervisor is an individual who is responsible for keeping track of the script and making sure that everyone is following the same version.
A continuity supervisor is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that the continuity of the film or television show is maintained.
A visual effects supervisor is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the visual effects for a film or television show.
A colorist is an individual who is responsible for selecting the color palette for a film or television show.
A sound designer is an individual who is responsible for creating the sound effects and music for a film or television show.
A composer is an individual who creates the music for a film or television show.
A cinematographer is an individual who is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or television show, including camera work and lighting.
A camera operator is an individual who operates the camera during filming.
A lighting technician is an individual who is responsible for setting up the lighting for a film or television show.
A sound recordist is an individual who is responsible for capturing the sound during filming.
A special effects artist is an individual who creates special effects for a film or television show.
A stunt performer is an individual who performs stunts during filming.
A costume designer is an individual who creates the costumes for a film or television show.
A production assistant is an individual who assists the crew during filming.
A location manager is an individual who is responsible for finding and securing locations for filming.
