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Will has been teaching working actors in L.A. for over 10 years. In addition Will has produced, written, & directed numerous award-winning films. He is a producer at Sunflower Films with Terrence Malick & Ed Pressman in L.A. He is currently producing the Sunflower Production film entitled “The Marfa Lights”, and co-producing “Aloft” with Robert Redford. His recent projects include executive producing “Flatland: The Movie” (starring Martin Sheen & Kristen Bell), which has an IMAX release, & directing the multi-award winning comedic feature entitled “Cake”. In 2008, Will produced, “Rock Slyde”, starring Patrick Warburton, Andy Dick, & Jason Alexander, and “Clear Lake, WI”, starring Michael Madsen, which is showing in theaters all over the country. All of these films included many of his student's in various roles. As and actor, Will has worked on over 30 films including: “The Thin Red Line”, “I Am Sam”, “Rules of Engagement”, “The New World”, and most recently “The Tree of Life” starring Brad Pitt & Sean Penn (2010 release). Will also recently completed the independent multi-award winning film entitled “Broke Sky” for which he received a best actor nomination. Will has also played roles on various TV shows such as "Leverage", “Beverly Hills 90210”, "Pensacola: Wings of Gold" and “Baywatch". Will is known, not only for casting his students in his own films, but for frequently bringing guest directors and filmmakers to class to see his students work. Click here to view Publicity Photos |
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Stephen Savage teaches the Monday night Advanced class. Stephen is an award winning director, producer, editor, composer, and acting coach, who has finished four films in the past two years. His film "Legacy" was recently named Best Of Festival at the IIFC Film Festival & has just been picked up for release through Osiris Entertainment. Stephen's screenplay, "Queen of Screams" was an official selection to the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Stephen is set to direct the feature "Monkey Jar" within the upcoming year.
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Murisa Harba teaches our Monday daytime class. Murisa is an accomplished play-write, director, and actress. Murisa directed the play "White Rabbit" which had runs in Chicago, Amherst, and Boston. Murisa recently worked in casting alongside the former head of New Line, Valerie McCaffrey, where she assisted in casting 7 feature films. She also worked in international casting at the Fox studios in Sydney. Murisa has had success as an actress, booking the female lead in Jamie Kennedy's new movie, "Lost and Found in Armenia." Murisa has a wonderful passion for acting and teaching. She brings a wonderful energy and the ability to encourage her students to push boundaries.
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