Training
•Bullet: Meisner-based acting technique focused on film and television performance
•Bullet: Program led by Academy Award-winning producer
•Bullet: Core curriculum includes Voice & Speech, Alexander Technique, Movement, and Improvisation
•Bullet: Elective options include Stunts & Fights, Character Voices, Accents & Dialects, and Comedy for Social Media
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Professional Development
•Bullet: Graduate with a professional demo reel through the three-year Reel Development program
•Bullet: Annual NXTUP Film Festival showcased to casting directors, agents, and producers
•Bullet: Collaboration opportunities with writing, directing, and producing students
Facilities
•Bullet: Eight professional soundstages with full lighting grids and standing sets
•Bullet: 200-seat Main Stage Theater in San Francisco's theater district
•Bullet: Black Box Theatre for developing one-person shows
•Bullet: Free access to professional cameras and equipment for student use
