Valley Wind Productions, Professional Services

Part of Valley Wind Production's ongoing commitment to the production industry in Ottawa is helping out those trying to make a living in it. This is where you can find information on any upcoming workshops or other services that we're offering. [If you're signed up to our mailing list, or a member of our Facebook group, you'll be one of the first to know when anything's updated.

WORKSHOP: Learn to fight on camera or stage. Safely.

Actors are occasionally put in the position of performing physical activities in their roles. Commonly they have to fall down but they could also have to dive to the ground, punch, kick, or "take" punches and kicks. For some scenes, like fights, you'll also be expected to learn and remember a series of moves that encompass all of the above. And when you do, it's important to do so convincingly. More importantly, it's important to be able to do so safely and minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.

We've paired with Orleans Taekwondo to put together this workshop, similar to what we've put our own actors through, in order to provide a program that would be useful for every actor to take with them into their professional career. We used our experience with Untamed Lands and Legend of Oz and refined it so that we could offer you a valuable skill for you to take forward in your professional career.

Participants in the workshop will:

learn good habits for stretching and warming up		learn to fall and roll safely
learn to throw a punch convincingly		learn dodging and footwork to avoid punches and help develop coordination
learn to react to punch for the camera or stage		learn several types of kicks.
As well as have the opportunity to choreograph a short routine with a partner and perform it for the group.

WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION Mornings (Noon-2pm) on the first three Saturdays of March (6, 13, 20). Each week will expand on the previous. The workshop will take place at Orleans Taekwondo, 1420 Youville Dr. Directions can be found on their website: orleanstaekwondo.ca.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Lionel Gibson of Orleans Taekwondo. 3rd Dan Taekwondo Blackbelt and Instructor for more than 10 years. Watch the video below, produced by Valley Wind Productions, to learn more about Mr. Gibson and Orleans Taekwondo.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS WORKSHOP: Actors at any stage of their careers looking to add a new skill to their resume. Registrants should be in moderate physical shape as each two-hour session will constitute a moderate to heavy workout.

COST: $64 plus GST ($67.20 total), payable in cash or cheque on the first day of the workshop.

REGISTER TODAY! Send us an e-mail to reserve your place and join us in March for a great time!