STUDY ACTING OR FILM MAKING
IN LOS ANGELES
Start your Acting Career in Hollywood:
The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory offers both acting and film making associates degree programs as well as workshops and short-term budget-based intensives in Los Angeles.
We prepare students for a career in stage, film, & television.
Learn the tools and techniques used by A-list stars to deliver Oscar-worthy performances on film & TV.
Michelle Danner has coached:
Henry Cavill • Salma Hayek • Gerard Butler • Penélope Cruz • Andy Garcia • Zooey Deschanel • Seth MacFarlane • James Franco • Chris Rock • Norman Reedus… and many more!
Our Acting Conservatory provides a rigorous, conservatory-style education built for actors who want to work professionally. Students train in scene study, character development, script analysis, audition technique, and on-camera performance while building emotional truth, presence, and discipline.
Our Film Conservatory prepares actors for the realities of working on professional sets. Students gain hands-on experience with cameras, blocking, lighting, and on-set etiquette while learning how to adjust performances for film and television.
This program bridges the gap between acting technique and real-world production, ensuring actors feel confident, adaptable, and prepared when stepping onto set.
Acting
Workshops
Our Acting Workshops offer focused, short-term training on specific skills such as audition technique, cold reading, self-tapes, emotional access, and character work. Workshops are led by experienced instructors and guest professionals from the entertainment industry.
These sessions are ideal for actors seeking targeted growth, continued education, or a deeper exploration of specific performance challenges.
Q: What is the philosophy behind the training at the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory?
A: Our philosophy is that you can draw upon all different acting techniques, including Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekhov, and Stanislavski to form your own individual toolbox.
Q: Who will I learn from at the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory?
A: You will learn from working actors, directors, and producers and are encouraged to get out into the real world and audition for short films, independent projects, and web series once you are ready.
Q: What careers does the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory prepare students for?
A: We prepare actors and film makers for a career in Hollywood for stage, film, & television.
Q: What acting programs does the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory offer?
A: The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory offers 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year acting programs designed to train students for professional film, television, and theater careers.
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1-Year Program: Professional Certificate (extendable to 3 years)
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2-Year Program: Associate Degree of Occupational Science in Fine Arts / Acting for Film
Q: Does the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory offer student visas?
A: The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory offers both M1 student visas and F1 student visas.
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Q: What visa documents do F-1 visa students receive if accepted?
A: As an F-1 Visa Student you will receive if accepted into the acting school an I-20 that will allow you to apply for the F-1 visa or M1 visa.
Q: Are international students eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
A: International students with F1 visas or M1 student visas are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training. (OPT) after completing their selected program.
Our Mission
Los Angeles Acting Conservatory offers in-person acting classes in a supportive, professional learning environment. We accept F-1 visa transfer students and welcome actors from around the world who are serious about developing their craft.
Our conservatory is built on discipline, collaboration, and artistic growth—providing actors with the structure, mentorship, and community needed to thrive in the entertainment industry.
Michelle Danner’s latest movie ‘Miranda’s Victim’
was in consideration for
the Oscars 2024
Our school is authorized to issue the I-20 form for F-1 student visa & M-1 student visa.
Michelle Danner is an internationally respected acting coach to the stars, award-winning director, and the founder of the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory. With decades of experience training professional actors, Michelle is known for her rigorous, performance-driven approach that blends classical technique with modern on-camera techniques.
Her teaching philosophy draws from a wide range of methodologies—including Stanislavski, Meisner, Adler, and classical theatre—while remaining firmly grounded in practical application for film, television, and stage. Michelle has coached thousands of actors from around the world, many of whom have gone on to work successfully in Hollywood and international markets.
In addition to her work as a teacher, Michelle is an accomplished film and theatre director. Her directing credits span independent films, stage productions, and international projects, earning recognition at film festivals worldwide. This dual perspective as both acting coach and working director gives her students a rare, real-world understanding of performance from both sides of the camera.
As the founder and artistic director of Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Michelle has built a professional training environment focused on discipline, emotional truth, and career longevity. Her mission is simple: to help actors develop fearless performances, strong technique, and the confidence required to thrive in the entertainment industry
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