Structured Improvisation for the Camera · Berlin
STOP WAITING. START ACTING.
An immersive weekend workshop in Berlin for actors who want to create truthful, spontaneous, camera-ready performances through Structured Improvisation. Build character, story, and emotional presence from scratch — and stay alive and responsive in front of the camera.
Limited to 8 participants · June 27–28
Reserve your spotWho this is for
Actors ready to be seen, not just trained.
Beginners and pros alike
A fresh, playful, human-centered approach to screen performance — no formal training required.
Anyone ready to break free from overthinking
Move past rigid preparation and self-consciousness in front of the camera.
Essential workshop details
Format: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00–19:00 · Dates: June 27–28 · Language: English (German welcome) · Fee: 225€ · Max: 8 participants
Location: Reflektor Neukölln, Weisestraße 27, 12049 Berlin — an Art Project Space in Schillerkiez, next to Tempelhof, with a spacious main room, kitchen, and direct street access for location-based improvisations.
What you'll learn
Craft you can use on any set
Character & connection
Develop compelling characters and scenes through structured improvisation, and build stronger connection with scene partners for authentic, spontaneous performances.
Presence on camera
Stay present, responsive, and emotionally available in front of the camera, and seamlessly blend prepared elements with improvisation when needed.
Adaptability
Use locations and environments as part of your storytelling, and gain confidence adapting creatively to unexpected challenges during production.
How the weekend unfolds
Workshop program
My teaching method
An immersive creative experience centered on collective discovery. It's strictly hands-on — you collaborate with the other participants from minute one. We alternate brief lectures with shooting exercises: you create original film scenes using my custom improvisation framework, designed to foster deep connection. Always human-centered, always joyful.
Saturday
Structured improvisation for film
A simple framework that protects freedom instead of limiting it. Everyone works inside the same rules and shared world, so scenes stay focused while interactions stay alive.
Building a shared world
We start from place, relationship, and a spark of tension — listening, proposing, responding. The scene grows because no one tries to control it alone.
Character, story, connection
Story appears when people actually affect each other: glances, silences, shifts in energy. Actors learn to trust what's happening between people.
Dancing with the camera
The camera becomes a partner. Presence first — technique bends around human interaction, not the other way around.
Sunday
Being fully in the moment
We sharpen presence through listening before analysis kicks in. Structured improvisation becomes a shared language that keeps everyone here and now.
Trust, risk, shared responsibility
How to create an atmosphere where risk feels safe. Actors set boundaries, support vulnerability, and protect bold choices. Feedback stays curious and playful.
Relationships in space
How space shapes story. Physical choices emerge naturally from emotional connection, guiding when a moment opens, closes, or shifts.
From the workshop to your projects · Final screening
We look at what made certain moments feel undeniable — principles you can use on any rehearsal or shoot. We close by watching the scenes shot over the weekend: a celebration of the work.
From the work
Moments from past workshops
Your instructor
Flavio García García
I'm a Berlin-based award-winning film director and dedicated film teacher. Since 2005 I've shared practical filmmaking knowledge through workshops, online courses, and coaching.
I specialize in independent cinema and love helping actors become more truthful, free, and alive on camera. I've led workshops at MIZ-Babelsberg, filmArche Berlin, Master-LAV, Documenta Madrid, and others.
My films have screened at 40+ international festivals and venues, with awards including Best Movie and Best Mobile Movie at Movil Film Fest 2009.
More about me
Watch
See improvisation in action
Two short films directed using these techniques — no budget, minimal crew, locations as characters. Inter-face and Paths.
Beyond the workshop
Added benefits for every participant
Exclusive members community
Connect and collaborate in our dedicated, distraction-free online space (not a Facebook group!). Share your work, seek feedback, or offer your insights.
Workshop assignments
Engage with optional creative exercises before and after the workshop to prepare and solidify your learning. I provide personal feedback on your submissions.
Voices from the workshop
What participants say
"His directing and guidance made me feel so comfortable that, under several moments in the workshop, it made me feel things I had not felt before."
— Auron
"As a brilliant director and teacher, he has a unique intuition for pushing students out of their comfort zones in the most empowering way."
— Sivas
"I feel very inspired for my own projects and I would definitely do another one soon. It was both fun and powerful."
— Natasa
Registration
Improvised Filmmaking Workshop
Payment options
Pay securely via debit/credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
Pay in installments
Choose Klarna at checkout to pay later, or in 3/6 installments.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or postpone your registration up to 14 days before the workshop starts. Refunds or date changes aren't possible after this period.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is previous experience required?
Do I need a camera or any filmmaking equipment to join?
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Get in touch
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