FILM & TV ACTING INTENSIVE
A One-Day Industry Intensive for Aspiring Actors
Professional Acting Headshot Session Included - Complimentary with Film & TV Acting Intensive Registration.
Breaking into acting takes more than talent. It takes preparation, practice, confidence, and an understanding of what it means to work professionally in front of the camera.
The Creative Trades Academy Film & TV Acting Intensive is a one-day, hands-on training experience designed for aspiring and emerging actors to strengthen their acting foundation, develop their on-camera skills, and gain practical insight into the realities of working in film and television.
Led by accomplished actress and educator Feaven Abera, participants will learn through practical instruction, demonstrations, acting exercises, scene work, and industry-focused guidance in an immersive studio environment.
Whether you're taking your first step into acting or looking to build upon your existing experience, this intensive is designed to help you approach the craft with greater confidence, intention, and professionalism.
No previous professional acting experience is required.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
🗺️ 1-YEAR ACTING CAREER ROADMAP
Create a practical one-year roadmap with actionable steps to help guide your acting development and career progression.
🎬 ON-CAMERA ACTING
Explore techniques for creating authentic, grounded performances specifically for film and television.
🎭 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS
Strengthen your understanding of performance, presence, expression, intention, and making purposeful acting choices.
📖 SCRIPT & CHARACTER WORK
Learn how to break down a scene, understand character objectives, interpret material, and make informed performance choices.
🎥 SCENE WORK
Put your learning into practice through guided scene exercises designed to develop confidence and strengthen your performance.
🎞️ AUDITION PREPARATION
Gain insight into approaching auditions, preparing material, self tape, making strong choices, and presenting yourself with greater confidence.
💼 THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
Develop a stronger understanding of the professional expectations of working actors, from preparation and professionalism to the materials needed to pursue opportunities.
🌟 INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Learn from an actress actively working in film and television and gain insight into navigating the industry, building your career, and continuing to grow as a performer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 5.5-hour in-person Film & TV Acting Intensive
✔ Instructor-led teaching, demonstrations & Q&A
✔ Practical acting & scene work
✔ Industry & career guidance
✔ Acting resume & professional materials guidance
✔ Agency representation & submission guidance
✔ First-year career development roadmap
✔ 30-minute lunch break
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
FEAVEN ABERA
Actress • Educator
Feaven Abera is an Ethio-Canadian actress born in Hamilton, Ontario, and a Toronto-based film and television performer whose career spans television, film, theatre, music videos, modeling, and short-form projects.
Her screen credits include Netflix's Wayward, FOX/Sony Pictures' Doc, Lilly Singh's Doin' It, HBO Max/CBC's Sort Of, Hulu/MGM's The Handmaid's Tale, Paramount Television's Mayor of Kingstown, Global TV's Nurses, Netflix's Grand Army, and the feature film A Tribe Called Love, in which she played a lead role.
Her work has also been featured in projects screened at festivals across the United States and United Kingdom.
Feaven began her career in modeling for print and runway before transitioning into acting. Alongside her professional work, she has developed extensive training across acting technique, on-camera performance, improv, musical theatre, and performance.
As an actress and educator, Feaven brings both professional industry experience and a passion for helping emerging performers develop their craft. Through this intensive, she shares practical knowledge, personal experience, and foundational tools that aspiring actors can apply to their own development.
THIS INTENSIVE IS FOR YOU IF...
You're interested in pursuing acting professionally.
You're new to film and television acting and want practical, hands-on training.
You have acting experience and want to strengthen your on-camera skills.
You want to build confidence in auditions, self-tapes, and scene work.
You want a better understanding of the professional acting industry.
You're beginning to build your actor resume and professional materials.
You're ready to take your acting development more seriously and create a clear path forward.
OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT ADD-ON
BUILD YOUR ACTOR MATERIALS
Participants have the exclusive opportunity to add a professional acting headshot session to their Film & TV Acting Intensive experience.
A professional headshot is an essential part of an actor’s materials and can be used for casting submissions, auditions, agency applications, actor profiles, and professional industry opportunities.
ADD-ON: $50 CAD
Available exclusively to registered Film & TV Acting Intensive participants.
Headshot session details and scheduling will be provided to registered participants.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DATE
Saturday, September 26, 2026
TIME
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
Exact location provided upon registration.
FORMAT
In-Person Intensive
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Secure checkout is available by credit or debit card.
Prefer e-transfer? Send payment to:
admissions@creativetradesacademy.com
Please include your full name and the class you are registering for in the e-transfer message.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Your development as an actor begins with preparation.
Join Creative Trades Academy for a focused day of practical training, industry insight, and hands-on learning with working actress and educator Feaven Abera.
Build your foundation. Strengthen your craft. Step into the industry prepared.
Creative Trades Academy
Fashion • Modeling • Media
A One-Day Industry Intensive for Aspiring Actors
Professional Acting Headshot Session Included - Complimentary with Film & TV Acting Intensive Registration.
Breaking into acting takes more than talent. It takes preparation, practice, confidence, and an understanding of what it means to work professionally in front of the camera.
The Creative Trades Academy Film & TV Acting Intensive is a one-day, hands-on training experience designed for aspiring and emerging actors to strengthen their acting foundation, develop their on-camera skills, and gain practical insight into the realities of working in film and television.
Led by accomplished actress and educator Feaven Abera, participants will learn through practical instruction, demonstrations, acting exercises, scene work, and industry-focused guidance in an immersive studio environment.
Whether you're taking your first step into acting or looking to build upon your existing experience, this intensive is designed to help you approach the craft with greater confidence, intention, and professionalism.
No previous professional acting experience is required.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
🗺️ 1-YEAR ACTING CAREER ROADMAP
Create a practical one-year roadmap with actionable steps to help guide your acting development and career progression.
🎬 ON-CAMERA ACTING
Explore techniques for creating authentic, grounded performances specifically for film and television.
🎭 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS
Strengthen your understanding of performance, presence, expression, intention, and making purposeful acting choices.
📖 SCRIPT & CHARACTER WORK
Learn how to break down a scene, understand character objectives, interpret material, and make informed performance choices.
🎥 SCENE WORK
Put your learning into practice through guided scene exercises designed to develop confidence and strengthen your performance.
🎞️ AUDITION PREPARATION
Gain insight into approaching auditions, preparing material, self tape, making strong choices, and presenting yourself with greater confidence.
💼 THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
Develop a stronger understanding of the professional expectations of working actors, from preparation and professionalism to the materials needed to pursue opportunities.
🌟 INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Learn from an actress actively working in film and television and gain insight into navigating the industry, building your career, and continuing to grow as a performer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 5.5-hour in-person Film & TV Acting Intensive
✔ Instructor-led teaching, demonstrations & Q&A
✔ Practical acting & scene work
✔ Industry & career guidance
✔ Acting resume & professional materials guidance
✔ Agency representation & submission guidance
✔ First-year career development roadmap
✔ 30-minute lunch break
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
FEAVEN ABERA
Actress • Educator
Feaven Abera is an Ethio-Canadian actress born in Hamilton, Ontario, and a Toronto-based film and television performer whose career spans television, film, theatre, music videos, modeling, and short-form projects.
Her screen credits include Netflix's Wayward, FOX/Sony Pictures' Doc, Lilly Singh's Doin' It, HBO Max/CBC's Sort Of, Hulu/MGM's The Handmaid's Tale, Paramount Television's Mayor of Kingstown, Global TV's Nurses, Netflix's Grand Army, and the feature film A Tribe Called Love, in which she played a lead role.
Her work has also been featured in projects screened at festivals across the United States and United Kingdom.
Feaven began her career in modeling for print and runway before transitioning into acting. Alongside her professional work, she has developed extensive training across acting technique, on-camera performance, improv, musical theatre, and performance.
As an actress and educator, Feaven brings both professional industry experience and a passion for helping emerging performers develop their craft. Through this intensive, she shares practical knowledge, personal experience, and foundational tools that aspiring actors can apply to their own development.
THIS INTENSIVE IS FOR YOU IF...
You're interested in pursuing acting professionally.
You're new to film and television acting and want practical, hands-on training.
You have acting experience and want to strengthen your on-camera skills.
You want to build confidence in auditions, self-tapes, and scene work.
You want a better understanding of the professional acting industry.
You're beginning to build your actor resume and professional materials.
You're ready to take your acting development more seriously and create a clear path forward.
OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT ADD-ON
BUILD YOUR ACTOR MATERIALS
Participants have the exclusive opportunity to add a professional acting headshot session to their Film & TV Acting Intensive experience.
A professional headshot is an essential part of an actor’s materials and can be used for casting submissions, auditions, agency applications, actor profiles, and professional industry opportunities.
ADD-ON: $50 CAD
Available exclusively to registered Film & TV Acting Intensive participants.
Headshot session details and scheduling will be provided to registered participants.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DATE
Saturday, September 26, 2026
TIME
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
Exact location provided upon registration.
FORMAT
In-Person Intensive
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Secure checkout is available by credit or debit card.
Prefer e-transfer? Send payment to:
admissions@creativetradesacademy.com
Please include your full name and the class you are registering for in the e-transfer message.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Your development as an actor begins with preparation.
Join Creative Trades Academy for a focused day of practical training, industry insight, and hands-on learning with working actress and educator Feaven Abera.
Build your foundation. Strengthen your craft. Step into the industry prepared.
Creative Trades Academy
Fashion • Modeling • Media
