Emma Monk

Emma is an Australian-born Acting coach/Producer who likes to try her hand in the whole creative process of film, from writing, producing, and directing all the way to editing. Emma loves to use the medium of Film and T.V to tell untold stories or educate society on social issues.

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Emma is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and loves being able to bring to life more stories around this subject. Other subjects close to her heart are mental health, domestic violence and sexual abuse. She wants to use her voice to bring these issues to the forefront. “I aspire to inspire before I expire.”

Emma started acting when she was 21 (a little late to the game) She studied at Screenwise in Australia. Then she was lucky (and somewhat talented) enough to get a scholarship to TVi Studios in the USA. She studied Sketch Comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade and Improvisation at Groundlings.

Emma has been lucky (and tenacious) enough to work in Australia, New Zealand, The United States and even in Bollywood movies. 

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During the pandemic Emma decided to pass on her knowledge through coaching which she found much success in. She has been the on set acting coach on T.V. series and films and multiple students of hers are working in the industry on well known TV shows and movies.

Brea Leyshon

Brea is a versed screen trained actor, including courses with NIDA & Screenwise. She has 10 years experience working on short films, commercials & theatre. She loves the art of cinema & it’s ability to tell captivating stories with complex characters that reflect everyday people. Not only does she love acting, but she loves to get behind the camera, whether it’s directing, ADing, filming, editing or writing. She loves to get involved in the entire film process & owns Brooks of Bliss Productions, a film production company that focuses on telling truthful & inspiring stories that that challenge its audiences to make the human experience better.

Her teaching speciality is script analysis, character development & exploring Meisner techniques to help make bold acting choices. Brea also specialises in the American accent & loves to coach students to help them nail their auditions. She loves teaching & investing in her students as she shares her expertise to give them on set experience & professional edited footage to build their portfolio. She uses different techniques & styles to draw the best performance out of her students & give them confidence as they build their own toolkit for the entertainment industry. 

Guilia Modonese

Giulia Modonese recently finished filming her breakthrough role in the highly anticipated and pivotal Stan series "Prosper", working alongside Australian TV royalty. After growing up in Peru and spending most of her childhood in South America, Giulia moved to Australia where she completed high school in Newcastle and later started her professional career in the Film and TV industry, booking several leading roles on indie films and commercials. Giulia continues her Screen Acting studies and consistently works hard on her craft, receiving multiple auditions, callbacks and is staring in some well known TV shows in the coming year.

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Olivia Nolan

Born and raised in Newcastle, Olivia is an avid lover of the arts with over a decade of drama, musical theatre, and self-taping experience. She attended HSPA for her schooling, where she also completed workshops in drama and screen acting at Stella Adler and Margie Haber Studios in the United States. Olivia is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Newcastle, where she is majoring in Screen Studies. She has spent her professional life working in front of the camera in music videos, TVC's, short films and television, as well as behind the camera in various different production roles for Australian television. 

Megan Kennedy

Coming soon...

Desi Hernandez

Desi is your friendly neighbourhood expat. She loves tacos, coffee, art and puppies.

Emma brought her to Australia for the first time in 2018, where they began their journey in Newcastle.

Desi has worn many different hats, and has experience in many fields such as sales, admin, casting, talent management, and design.

After lot’s of self reflection and many conversations with Emma, Desi joined the “great resignation” and jumped on the acting school train as Emma’s right hand lady.

On a film set you would find her heading up the Art Department, but in the Studio you’ll see her doing lots of BTS work; such as admin, social media, video editing, headshots, and helping those with auditions where they need an American accent. ;)

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Nick Cain

Nick Cain is an award-winning Australian performing artist and creative Professional.

His diary has been booked with regular TV spots across a career of more than 15 years, including roles on Neighbours, Utopia and Home and Away, and alongside lead roles in Australian feature films such as After The End. His last jaunt onto stage also garnered five-star reviews for his ‘Laurence’ in Q44’s portrayal of Shining City.

With a successful supporting career as a Content Director to big marketing agencies, he also enjoys reaching for a broader skillset. Across radio, podcast and presenting platforms he has hosted shows for KISSFM Australia and popular arts podcast The Act of Storytelling, alongside voiceover roles for ANZ, American Express and Pearson Education.

A self-confessed ‘workshop junkie’, Nick has studied first-hand in LA with his acting mentors Ivana Chubbuck and Howard Fine. Both are renowned for their work with the top echelon of Hollywood's talent. Closer to home, he has found inspiration with Melbourne’s 16th Street Actors Studio, and the Sydney Actors Collective in Sydney. This patchwork quilt approach to ongoing training has infused a love of scene analysis and an agile methodology in finding authentic and impactful connection to character.

His latest foray into film saw an award-winning lead role as ‘Luke Ryan’ in Before I Go – focusing on mental health in rural communities and picking up a ‘Best Actor’ gong at Canberra Short Film Festival, alongside multiple other nominations.

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Sofia Nolan

Sofia is a working actor born and raised in Newcastle. Some of her professional screen credits include ‘RFDS’ on 7 as Taylor, ‘Home and Away’ on 7 as Heather, ‘Last Days of the Space Age’ on Disney Plus as Tam, and ‘Preppers’ on ABC as Paisley. Her professional theatre credits include ‘Playing Beatie Bow’ as Beatie with Sydney Theatre Company, ‘The Wolves’ as #8 with Belvoir St Theatre and ‘The Big Dry’ as Emily with ATYP/Ensemble Theatre. 

Sofia’s strengths include on set experience, confidence building, memorable screen testing, and industry advice/knowledge. 

Sofia has a personable, intensity free approach to teaching. She makes a sincere effort to provide a safe, supportive environment for growth and curiosity. 

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Jarrah Webster

Jarrah has been acting and performing since she was a teenager. She’s studied acting at Sydney Theatre School and the Royal School of Speech and Drama in London, and also has experience working on professional sets.

Jarrah comes from a background in theatre and voice, regularly appearing in shows with Newcastle Theatre company and other companies. 

Jarrah’s experience working in schools makes her fun and engaging when working with our younger actors. She loves working one to one with our students, tailoring lessons to suit personal goals and learning styles.

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