Who, Why, What, When, Where!
Since 2003, Next Actor Films, a SAG-AFTRA signatory company in West University, Houston, has been training on-camera acting to students of all ages, in order to make them a superior performer in front of the camera and learn the difference of film and stage.
We are the only Studio in Texas that teaches Stanislavski Method Acting to adults and teens of different levels.
Working Alum Share Their Process
Next Actor Alum Alexandra Goel (6 Rounds of Chloe), Romario Solis (Recast), Kristian Peterson (Uber Experience and Recast), Sara Afshar (Strategy) and Valeri Guerrero (Recast) discuss their process while working in very important roles in a short time.
Strategy premieres in December 2023.
Recast Series is currently casting actors for the next episodes.
6 Rounds of Chloe is available on Amazon for viewing.
Uber Experience is currently on hold due to the strike.
Ash Thapliyal in "Troop Zero"
Next Actor Alum ASH THAPLIYAL makes his mark in the movie Troop Zero, alongside Oscar winners Viola Davis and Allison Janey.
Ash started taking classes in 2011, and debuted in the Next Actor Film The Nowhere Son, followed by our thriller The Shadow Behind You, the Christian film Artisse, and the comedy A Curry on an American Plate. Ash, a Houston resident, has now changed his profession from engineering to acting, while being repped by Pastorini Bosby Talents.
John and Andrea Win Awards
Alum JOHN GOODE continues to grow as a writer, actor, and producer, as he keeps making shorts. His last short film BROTHERS IN ARM, written by and starring John, directed by Enrique Vazquez, and also starring NICO GOODE and ANDREA FLORES (in picture) and several alum from the studio won two awards, including the Best Action Film at the Austin After Dark Film Festival.
Grant in "Stranger Things" & "Mo"
Alum GRANT GOODMAN from Bellaire, Texas, is now a part of STRANGER THINGS Season 4. Repped by Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency, since he was a child actor, Grant’s career has taken him through working with some of the greatest directors of all times, including Paolo Sorrentino in This Must be the Place.
Jenna in "The Legend of the White Dragon"
Alum JENNA FRANK stars in the LEGEND OF THE WHITE DRAGON, the last work she did alongside her late father JASON DAVID FRANK (Power Rangers). ❤️💔
Jenna has been a student at the studio since she was only 12 years old, and has also participated in our recently released thriller 6 ROUNDS OF CHLOE. Currently a resident of Los Angeles, Jenna is also a very talented musician, composer and vocal artist.
Sam Hoger Films Scene with "The" DeNiro
Next Actor Alum and MMA Champion SAM HOGER (Alaskan Assassin) g to share screen time with the legend ROBERT DE NIRO on the set of "Grudge Match", shot in Louisiana. The movie also stars Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Hart.
2023 NIFF HOUSTON INT'L FILM FESTIVAL
Since 2015, Next Actor Studio has been hosting our own International Film Festival in Houston, that showcases a diverse lineup of independent and foreign films from around the world. The festival is committed to supporting emerging filmmakers and providing a platform for their work to be watched by audiences in Houston and beyond. Niff will be held from October 25 - 27 this year. Alum are welcome to attend the festival with complimentary passes.
ONE-ON-ONE PRIVATE CLASS
Private Classes and Workshops are scheduled for many reasons.
- Students wish to ho
email us the date and time you would like to reserve your class, and we will confirm it or offer you another slot.
A completed registration form, when submitted, will get you a confirmation email to bring to your first day of class.
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