Lights, Camera... Applause!

Applause-produced films routinely go viral, attracting millions of views within days of release. In addition to acting, Applause Film Acting students participate in the entire filmmaking process, from developing story lines to final screening at a real movie theater. Filmmaking is the perfect vehicle for all kids (no matter what age) to find their voices, whether they are already aspiring actors, possess huge personalities or fall on the quiet side.

Make Your Own Movie (K-2nd Grade)

Whether your child is full of personality and ready to be on TV, or is just starting to come out of their shell, this one-of-a-kind film creation class is right for them! The students learn to audition for roles and are launched onto a real film set experience! They will learn the basics of acting […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 2
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00) Fridays (4:05-5:05) Saturdays (10:30-11:30)

Make Your Own Movie (2nd-4th Grade)

This class is for the 2nd-4th grader who is ready to take their TV/Film training to the next level. The students will learn how to audition for roles and develop characters, and then are launched onto a real film set experience! They will work with trained professionals to create three short films. At the end […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 4
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00) Saturdays (11:45-12:45)

Make Your Own TV Series (2nd-4th Grade)

Does your kid have funny, inventive ideas that are perfect for the small screen? Or maybe they’d love to star in a TV show like The Worst Witch or Stranger Things? This is their chance to create and act in an original Applause New York series! The students learn to audition for roles, how to […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 4
Mondays (4:00-5:00)

Make Your Own Movie (4th-8th Grade)

This class brings our film curriculum to the next level for 4th-8th graders! After auditioning for roles and getting cast in parts, students will be launched onto a real film set to experience the electrifying world of movie-making! This level will build further on the basics of acting on-camera, including characterization, scene building, as well […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15)

Make Your Own TV Series (4th-8th Grade)

Does your kid have funny, inventive ideas that are perfect for the small screen? Or maybe they’re the next Millie Bobby Brown or Iain Armitage? The students learn to audition for roles, develop characters, and are launched onto a real TV studio experience! This is their chance to create and act in an original Applause […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Mondays (5:15-6:15) Thursdays (4:15-5:15)

Intermediate Filmmaker Experience (4th-8th Grade)

This immersive and innovative semester long experience is for young, serious students looking to take the plunge into all aspects of filmmaking and acting for the camera! With the help of our professional filmmakers, students will work as a group to conceive, write, act, direct and even have a hand in editing 2 of their […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Wednesdays (4:00-5:00)

Advanced Filmmaker Experience (9th-12th Grade)

With half a dozen films currently circulating in major film festivals, winning a top prize at the All American High School Film Festival, this immersive and innovative class is the quintessential program for serious high-school students looking to take the plunge into all aspects of filmmaking and acting for the camera! With the help of […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 9 - 12
Wednesdays (5:00-7:00)

Animation Voiceover -7 Weeks (4th-8th Grade)

7 Weeks Starting in November! In this all-new and innovative workshop for older students, actors will learn professional voiceover techniques by lending their voice to a wide array of famous cartoon characters/scenes. Perfect for the actor who wants to expand their skillset into the world of Voice Over acting, students will walk away with a […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Wednesdays (5:00-6:00)