About Us
International director Gillian Arnold Atlas has worked with a wide range of actors in her career, including Suzi Porter, Ben Mendolson and Guy Pierce.
Known as the 'actor's director'
Gillian offers unique and specialized classes designed to challenge and empower the individual, based on each individual's specific needs.
Each class is designed to prepare you for every aspect of the industry from set etiquette to close up work.
Valuable to anyone from beginners to professional actors.
Gillian's 3 key skills for success on set
include :
How to implement direction, while staying focused and versatile.
How to adjust your performance for various camera shots and angles.
How to perform for multiple takes.
Most important, let me help you with skills that will save your performance if the director can't.
The classes are affordable and ongoing reflecting the needs of todays actors.
"Let me direct you and arm you with skills that allow you to show up on set with confidence". Gillian Arnold Atlas
PrIVATE character coaching
Character coaching in person
Character coaching in person
Character coaching in person
You have the part but need help with the character? Gillian has classes online or in person that will guide you through the analysis process, fleshing out the internal story, plotting the character arc and understanding the circumstances and intentions in every scene.
zoom lessons
Character coaching in person
Character coaching in person
Or coaching via zoom
Testimonials
Meg M Franklin TN
Gillian has an exceptional ability to tune into each individual actor and find the specific notes and directions to give to each person to assist in finding deeper, more connected levels of work. She is sharp and highly imaginative and dedicates herself to helping her students expand their craft in all ways.
Thomas D Nashville TN
I have taken many classes with Gillian but each is different and challenging. What a wonderful Aura she has.
Terry C Knoxville TN
Intensive scene study with Gillian was like walking into a bubble of another reality. She presents/directs clearly to the exact need of the scene. She's so natural and cares for your success. Very good indeed.
Jordan HILL TN
Loved loved loved these classes. Thank you Gillian for being such an amazing coach and teaching me to dig deeper. Super grateful.
Sunny B. Birmingham Al
I had the privilege and the pleasure of working with Gillian. Her level of experience and expertise is of great help and comfort. She helps you find the best way to approach the character and gives you the tools you need to be confident in your choices. She is generous with her time and her knowledge and wants you to succeed. Gillian is the best!
Sierra francesca Nashville Tn
Gillian is a brilliant ball of energy! Her classes are so engaging and immersive. Her perspective and insight provides me a few keys to unlock some doors in my own mind.
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