Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum

Special Class Descriptions - Click for details below.

“OUT OF THE BOX” - SCENE STUDY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
July 11th ,12th ,& 13th - by John D'Aquino

FILM MAKING/EDITING CLASS, by Mike Teutsch - Every Thursday

Special Guests:
June 19th, 2008 - Walter Busch
July 3rd, 2008 - Alex Marquez

"Out of the Box" - Scene Study for the Professional Actor, by John D'Aquino - July 11 - 13

Thirty year acting veteran, JOHN D'AQUINO currently occupies the Oval Office as President Richard Martinez on Disney Channel's hit comedies CORY IN THE HOUSE and HANNAH MONTANA.

As fate would have it, John used to live next door to the White House on Comedy Central's satire THAT'S MY BUSH (created by South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone), playing "Larry," George W's favorite neighbor. John also created trouble for the administration as White House investigative reporter "Stuart Dunston" on J.A.G. as politics, for better or for worse, seems to be a consistent theme in his career.

Thankfully, John's infamous episode of SEINFELD was anything but political and like other comedic turns on NBC’s 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, USA’s WANDA DOES IT or Showtime’s WEEDS, John manages to enjoy the grass on both sides of the theatrical fence.

His six television series and numerous guest star appearances include SHARK, CROSSING JORDAN, Spielberg's seaQuest DSV, QUANTUM LEAP, MELROSE PLACE, MATLOCK, MURDER SHE WROTE, MAGNUM P.I., THE DIRTY DOZEN, SHADES OF L.A. among many others.

A protégé and longtime friend of the recently departed comic and theatrical genius, Charles Nelson Reilly, John attributes his success to the tutelage of his master teacher who inspired him to co-write STIFF CUFF'S, a romantic comedy (Baker Plays), his solo show ITALIAN 101, multiple television shows and conceive and direct his latest short film, PAPER FACES, a psychological drama set in Venice, Italy.

By far, John’s greatest joy has been experienced traveling the U.S. and abroad delivering his brand of life coaching through his Manifesting Life Successes through Performance series of seminars to children, teens and adults.

Film Making/Editing Class, by Mike Teutsch

We will begin teaching a class in film making on Thursday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. that will contain information on the various equipment and formats available to the film maker. The film class will teach everything from what equipment you might want to buy, to how to use each piece. The class will start with cameras, what is out there and what each can do for you. With so many choices, it is important to know what each offers.

Other classes will involve recording formats and media, lighting, audio, shot composition, camera angles, special effects, NLE editing systems, directing, general production and project distributed. In general he will teach you how you can make the movie you always wanted to make.

The classes will be held every week on an ongoing basis. Materials for the class will be provided through the Internet, email, or will be given out during the classes. Books and other training materials will be available to be studied in the museum.

MIKE TEUTSCH has a background in mechanical and electrical engineering Mike will teach how to overcome obstacles in creating equipment for film making and creation of props and special effects for your films. If a film requires special equipment or props, Mike can figure out where to either find it, how to do it, or how to build it. In addition to Mike’s personnel classes, there will be many guest instructors who will discuss specialty areas, such as audio recording, editing and directing etc. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings.

COST OF CLASS $10.

FILM-MAKING AND EDITING CLASS - Special Guests

Walter Busch
June 19th, 2008 - 7:00-9:30

The Thursday June 19th film class will feature WALTER BUSCH speaking on “THE CONVERGENCE OF MEDIA…How to promote yourself and your movie or music in the changing marketplace.”

The class will be of special interest to indie-film makers (and musicians) who are looking to produce and sell their art but will also be of interest for actors looking to promote themselves in new ways that may streamline the audition process. The class will be an open discussion format, so have your questions (and ideas) ready. See BIO Below

Walter Busch (June 19th) is the Director of Operations of Palm Beach Image Factory and has produced hundreds of local TV and radio spots as well as numerous Web sites and promotional materials for local, regional and national clients. Walter has worn many hats including writer, producer, director, editor, musician, Web consultant, videographer and media consultant/agent. He has spent 23 years as a performer and promoter in South Florida. For examples of his work, please visit www.PBIF.com.

Cost only $10.

Alex Marquez
July 3rd, 2008, 7:00-9:30

“Guerilla Filmmaking: Making Your Own Movie in South Florida ”

lGuerrilla filmmaking refers to a form of independent filmmaking characterized by low budgets, skeleton crews, and simple props using whatever is available. Often scenes are shot quickly in real locations without any warning, and some times without even obtaining permission from the owners of the locations.

Guerrilla filmmaking is usually done by independent filmmakers because they don't have the budget to get insurance or permits, rent out locations, or build expensive sets.

This presentation will be a discussion open to everyone who wants to make their own film and refuses to hear “no” for an answer. Filmmakers and actors will learn new ways how to communicate their message while relating to each other on set, sometimes under the most extreme circumstances in the industry.

By sharing his own anecdotes and techniques, Palm Beach County filmmaker V. Alex Marquez will discuss with the audience his experiences shooting a feature film in only 9 days, while working with over 20 actors and shooting over 20 locations with a $10,000 budget.

The class will also discuss how to be ahead of the game as you organize producing, writing and directing your own no-budget short-film.

Alex Marquez, who also wrote, produced, and stared in the film, has completed over fifteen short films and music videos during his career. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, at age seventeen Alex moved to Florida, where he attended Palm Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University, receiving an Associate in Arts degree and a Bachelors degree in Communication respectively. Alex's 2004 short film "Normal" received top honors at the 2004 Voices of Local Film award ceremony, as a part of the Palm Beach International Film Festival. He was awarded The Student Showcase of Film Award in 1999 and 2000 by the Palm Beach International Film Festival. In 2005, Alex Marquez produced and directed the music video "Bailando" for rock band Van Solo working with a zero budget, yet this music video has been in rotation in "MTV Latino" for the last few years. Alex has started to become well known for his writing and directing style, highlighting laymen's idiosyncrasies and zooming into them indiscreetly. Alex Marquez currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

Cost only $10.