SETLIFE

SETLIFE

A two-weekend film production intensive for actors and emerging filmmakers (crew).

SETLIFE is a hands-on, immersive workshop that gives participants real experience inside a working film-set environment while collaborating to create an original short film.

You will learn the language, rhythm, responsibilities, and expectations of a professional production by actively doing the work—in front of the camera or behind it.

Exploring late November and December 2026 dates.
There is no fee to apply and no commitment until the dates and full details are confirmed.

Choose Your Path

Actor
Develop truthful, camera-ready performances while learning how actors work within a professional production. Participants receive practical on-camera experience, direction, and an understanding of continuity, coverage, eyelines, marks, and the pace of a film set.
Actors will receive a minimum of 1 minute of professional footage suitable for a demo reel.

Crew
Gain practical production experience while rotating through key crew responsibilities. Learn how the departments work together and how a film moves from preparation through principal photography.

Exploring Late November and December Dates

We are currently exploring dates for a future SETLIFE session in late November or December 2026.

SETLIFE takes place over two full weekends. Exact dates, locations, fees, and daily call times will be shared before applicants are asked to commit.

What You’ll Gain

• Real set experience: Work through the demands and rhythms of an active production.
• Practical collaboration: Learn how actors, directors, camera, sound, and production teams communicate.
• Professional habits: Build confidence, preparedness, adaptability, and set etiquette.
• A completed project: Help create an original short film from rehearsal and planning through production.
• A creative community: Work closely with other serious actors and emerging filmmakers.

What Past Participants Say

"A fantastic experience — it gave me the chance to see what it's really like on a professional film set. I'd happily work with this program and team again."
— Dominic Buzzell, Actor

"Loved it."
— Ahmed Azhar, Actor

"Amazing! I learned a lot about lighting, camera, and continuity — and loved seeing how differently everyone played the same scenes as actors."
— Pascal Brochu, Actor

"A wonderful, low-pressure environment — perfect for new actors to learn what it's really like on set. I learned camera, sound, and lighting basics that even helped me upgrade my self-tape setup. Everyone was supportive and encouraging."
— Mosam, Actor

"I loved working with everyone and learned a lot across all facets of filmmaking. I could feel a real collective energy pushing toward something worth the effort — I left with a real sense of pride and eagerness to seek out more opportunities in filmmaking."
— Tristan Kruckeberg, Crew

"Very hands-on — which is the best way to learn."
— Madison, Crew

Who It’s For

SETLIFE is for actors who want meaningful on-camera experience and emerging filmmakers who want to understand production by making something together. Experience is welcome, but curiosity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit matter most.

Free Expression of Interest

This workshop is selection-based to ensure a strong, balanced ensemble.

There is no fee to apply. Tell us whether you are interested in participating as an actor, a crew member, or both.

You are not committing to participate until the dates, fees, and full details have been confirmed.

Would you be able to commit to two full weekends?

• Yes
• Possibly, depending on the dates
• No

Choose Actor or Crew below to submit your free expression of interest.