Acting: The First Six Lessons
Synopsis
Acting: The First Six Lessons follows The Teacher and his student, The Creature, played by Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges. Together they explore the craft of acting and evolve in their understanding and appreciation of life itself. The story unfolds in six lessons over the course of their relationship, nestled within a larger conversation with three generations of The Bridges Family. A unique hybrid of narrative and documentary storytelling, Acting: The First Six Lessons brings Richard Boleslavsky’s 1933 novel to the screen for the first time as part of an intimate glimpse into the life and craft of a multi-generational acting family.
Top Cast
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Beau Bridges
The Teacher/Movie Director
Emily Bridges
The Creature/ Aunt Mary
Niatikqua Brooks
Film Crew Member
Blake Drivas
Film Crew Member
Tom Leu
Film Crew Member
Jeshua Vargas
Film Crew Member
Jeff Bridges
Interviews
Jordan Bridges
Interviews
Lucinda Bridges
Interviews
Dorothy Bridges
Interviews
Lloyd Bridges
Interviews
Francheska Savage
Spritzer Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$260K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Bridges, Beau Bridges
- Original Title
- Acting: The First Six Lessons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $260K
- Production Studios
- Ringling College Studio Labs, Semkhor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Bridges
Emily Bridges, Beau Bridges
Jack Patterson
Emily Bridges, Beau Bridges, Casey Bridges, David Shapiro, Dante J. Rinaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Bridges
Director
Emily Bridges
Writer
Beau Bridges
Writer
Emily Bridges
Producer
Beau Bridges
Producer
Casey Bridges
Producer
David Shapiro
Producer
Dante J. Rinaldi
Producer
Jack Patterson
Director of Photography
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What is Acting: The First Six Lessons about?
Acting: The First Six Lessons follows The Teacher and his student, The Creature, played by Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges. Together they explore the craft of acting and evolve in their understanding and appreciation of life itself. The story unfolds in six lessons over the course of their relationship, nestled within a larger conversation with three generations of The Bridges Family. A unique hybrid of narrative and documentary storytelling, Acting: The First Six Lessons brings Richard Boleslavsky’s 1933 novel to the screen for the first time as part of an intimate glimpse into the life and craft of a multi-generational acting family.
Who directed Acting: The First Six Lessons?
Acting: The First Six Lessons was directed by Emily Bridges.
Who stars in Acting: The First Six Lessons?
The principal cast of Acting: The First Six Lessons includes Beau Bridges, Emily Bridges, Niatikqua Brooks, Blake Drivas, Tom Leu.
When was Acting: The First Six Lessons released and how long is it?
Acting: The First Six Lessons was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.