This acting workshop focuses on building on-camera experience through scene work which will be recorded, watched as a group, & discussed in a constructive way to analyze each actor's successes & weaknesses. Whether new to on-camera acting or a seasoned professional the Screen Time workshop will help actors of all levels grow more comfortable with and build skills for on-camera work.
Upcoming Workshops:
June 17th, 2026: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (@Northwind Lofts, Minneapolis) - $75
This is designed as an all-level class and is equally a great entry point for actors with little to no on-camera expierence, as well as, offers more expierenced actors opportunites to try new things and advance their craft.
Each workshop is a single session but actors may take workshops multiple times in order to continue to hone their on-camera skills.
Class Size: 4 to 6 slots (Class size limited to allow each attendee to receive focused attention & direction)
After Registration attendees will receive sides (script) of a scene & assigned role in that scene. Attendees will be paired up to play opposite one another in their assigned scene.
Scenes may contain strong language & strong emotions but will NOT contain kissing, any romantic physical intimacy, or physical violence.
Please have your role memorized & ready to perform on the day of the workshop.
This is a safe space for all. BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, & all other marginalized communities are welcome here. Intolerance will not be tolerated & anyone unable to harbor a safe & respectful space will be asked to leave without option of a refund.
Film is about the face; the eyes, the mouth, the emotion. This advanced workshop focuses on on-camera scene work centered on close ups of each actor's face which will be recorded, watched as a group, & discussed in a way to analyze the nuances, successes, & weaknesses in what each actor is conveying with solely their face.
Upcoming Workshops:
June 20th, 2026: 11:00am - 3:00pm (@Northwind Lofts, Minneapolis) - $100
June 27th, 2026: 5:00pm - 9:00pm (@Northwind Lofts, Minneapolis) - $100
This is an advanced acting class designed for actors with an existing understanding of the craft but is open to actors of all experience levels.
Each workshop is a single session but actors may take workshops multiple times in order to continue to hone their on-camera skills.
Class Size: 4 to 6 slots (Class size limited to allow each attendee to receive focused attention & direction)
After Registration attendees will receive sides (script) of a scene & assigned role in that scene. Attendees will be paired up to play opposite one another in their assigned scene.
Scenes may contain strong language & strong emotions but will NOT contain kissing, any romantic physical intimacy, or physical violence.
This is an advanced workshop & professionalism is expected. Please have your role memorized & ready to perform on the day of the workshop.
This is a safe space for all. BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, & all other marginalized communities are welcome here. Intolerance will not be tolerated & anyone unable to harbor a safe & respectful space will be asked to leave without option of a refund.
A curious glance. A fearful hesitation. An unexpected gesture. The power of non-verbal acting in creating exceptional performances can not be overstated. This workshop requires the attendees to come up with increasingly creative & story driven choices to communicate their character over repetitive scene work. Scene work will be recorded, watched as a group, & discussed in a way to analyze the nuances, successes, & weaknesses in what each actor is conveying in their performances.
Upcoming Workshops:
June 20th, 2026: 5:00pm - 9:00pm (@Northwind Lofts, Minneapolis) - $100
June 27th, 2026: 11:00am - 3:00pm (@Northwind Lofts, Minneapolis) - $100
This is an advanced acting class designed for actors with an existing understanding of the craft but is open to actors of all experience levels.
Each workshop is a single session but actors may take workshops multiple times in order to continue to hone their on-camera skills.
Class Size: 4 to 6 slots (Class size limited to allow each attendee to receive focused attention & direction)
After Registration attendees will receive sides (script) of a scene & assigned role in that scene. Attendees will be paired up to play opposite one another in their assigned scene.
Scenes may contain strong language & strong emotions but will NOT contain kissing, any romantic physical intimacy, or physical violence.
This is an advanced workshop & professionalism is expected. Please have your role memorized & ready to perform on the day of the workshop.
This is a safe space for all. BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, & all other marginalized communities are welcome here. Intolerance will not be tolerated & anyone unable to harbor a safe & respectful space will be asked to leave without option of a refund.
Too big, too small, or just right? This workshop allows attendees to try to adapt a scene in multiple ways by moving from extremes to something in between. Scene work will be recorded, watched as a group, & discussed in a way to analyze the nuances, successes, & weaknesses in what each actor is conveying in their performances.
Upcoming Workshops: TBD
This is an advanced acting class designed for actors with an existing understanding of the craft but is open to actors of all experience levels.
Each workshop is a single session but actors may take workshops multiple times in order to continue to hone their on-camera skills.
Class Size: 4 to 6 slots (Class size limited to allow each attendee to receive focused attention & direction)
After Registration attendees will receive sides (script) of a scene & assigned role in that scene. Attendees will be paired up to play opposite one another in their assigned scene.
Scenes may contain strong language & strong emotions but will NOT contain kissing, any romantic physical intimacy, or physical violence.
This is an advanced workshop & professionalism is expected. Please have your role memorized & ready to perform on the day of the workshop.
This is a safe space for all. BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, & all other marginalized communities are welcome here. Intolerance will not be tolerated & anyone unable to harbor a safe & respectful space will be asked to leave without option of a refund.
Michael Winingham's on-camera workshops were created to help actors recieve insight and experience in crafting stronger, nuanced performances.
These workshops utilize Michael's 25+ years of award-winning filmmaking to give actors a safe space to explore more focused and often overlooked skillsets that can lead to more powerful and authentic on-camera performances.
Each participant will recieve a download link for their recorded performances, however, these workshops are for experimentation, analysis, and feedback and, though they are recorded, are not meant for use in performance reels.