Details:
Sat & Sun
1.30 - 4.30 pm
Cost $125 plus tax
Instructors James Dean or Fern Andrews
April 26 th - 27 th 2025
May 24 th - 25 th 2025
June 21 st - 22 nd 2025
Sept 27 th - 28 th 2025
Nov 22 nd - 23 rd 2025
Spotlight Academy offers weekend programs for Teens.
These camps offer teens a chance to gain the necessary skills to get started on their Film & TV acting careers. Students are challenged through hands-on training to cultivate the skills and confidence required to make the transition from STAGE to SCREEN.
On Camera Technique, Audition Skills, Scene Study, Improv.
The Spotlight System for Teens in Film and MORE !
We are registered for home schoolers with Self Design and the School System for invoicing.
Tons of fun ! Self esteem ! Self Confidence ! Communication Skills !
Spotlight Academy - Home Studio
Over twenty years award winning experience, serving the acting community on Vancouver Island.
Location: Nanaimo
Spotlight Academy - Home Studio
10 minutes drive from downtown Nanaimo.
Instructors:
James Drew Dean
James Drew Dean is an actor, known for Arrow (2012), When Calls the Heart (2014) and All-In Madonna (2020).
Fern Andrews
Fern Andrews is a dynamic actress and filmmaker with extensive experience on stage and screen. A proud member of both UBCP and the DGC, Fern's career has notable performances in independent films as well as network TV series. Credits include Beggars and Choosers, The Outer Limits, John Doe, The Expert and more recently, The Journey of the African Story Teller and The Spread of Terror.
Fern's acting journey began at The Ottawa School of Speech and Drama, followed by stage studies at the University of Victoria. She later earned a filmmaking diploma from The Victoria Motion Picture School and further refined her craft with an award-winning short film created during a week-long intensive at The Gulf Islands Film and Television School. She later honed her film acting skills at Vancouver's William Davis Centre.
Her commitment to her craft is ongoing, with continued training at Spotlight Academy and with other renowned acting coaches. Passionate about both acting and mentorship, Fern delights in helping others discover their potential and tap into their acting "superpowers." Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, she brings heart, experience, and enthusiasm to every project she takes on. Fern juggles her time with her love of the industry, and credits her family for their endless support.