Presented by George Lucas and Randal Kleiser in association with the USC School of Cinematic Arts, The Nina Foch Course for Filmmakers and Actors is drawn from more than 200 hours of footage from Nina Foch’s legendary directing class at USC.

An Academy Award nominee and master teacher, Foch developed a rigorous and practical method for script analysis, character breakdown and performance. A method that has influenced generations of actors and directors. In this course, she guides students step by step through scene structure, intentions, relationships and the discipline required to create truthful, playable performances.

More than an acting class, this is a rare archival master class in directing actors, and in understanding human behavior.

What Her Students Say

Ed Zwick – Director, Glory, The Last Samurai

“Her approach was not just to acting or directing actors, but to life.”

Lee Unkrich – Director, Toy Story 3, Coco

“Nina Foch's class was absolutely the one that stuck with me in my career and is still useful to me.”

George Lucas – Creator of Star Wars

“Nina worked with Minnelli, Kubrick, or Cecil DeMille and was extremely knowledgeable in directing actors. Her course is an actual asset to anyone that wants to know anything about directing movies.”

Marshall Herskovitz – Co-creator, thirtysomething

“She was not there to be liked by us — she was there to transform our lives.”

Julie Andrews – Academy Award-winning actress, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music

“She was a tough teacher — but in the best sense.”

Barry Manilow – Grammy Award-winning recording artist

“I had no technique and then I met Nina, and everything changed — my career changed, my life changed.”

This course is essential viewing for:

• Actors who want to deepen their craft

• Directors who want stronger performances

• Writers seeking insight into character construction

• Film students and professionals at every level

Available as:

• DVD edition

• Streaming access

• Online course edition