In September 2007, AOC held an acting and writing workshop on the Greek island of Skopelos.
Tom Hanks was producing the feature film, entitled “Mamma Mia” on the island at the time. AOC students were able to observe the production and meet various cast members, including; Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosman, Stellan Skarsgard, and Colin Firth. Stellan Skarsgard gave a two hour talk on acting to AOC’s students.
	A three page feature article on the workshop appeared in one of the leading Greek Sunday papers, featuring it in its magazine section. Chris Canaan, a leading Hollywood screenwriter was the instructor for the writing portion of the workshop. In April of 2008, Mr. Canaan will return to Greece to continue holding various workshops for American and Greek acting students who want to write screenplays. Please see Mr. Canaan’s film biography under faculty.

In September 2006, George Crane, the critically acclaimed American author conducted a creative writing workshop at the University of Indianapolis’ Athens campus. In addition, Mr. Crane held a lecture on “ The Creative Spirit: Travels with Monks, Nomads and Outlaws at the Tao Center on the island of Paros. Mr. Crane will be conducting both a writing workshop and a series of lectures during the 2007 spring semester in Athens.

To celebrate the establishment of the Academy Of Cinema at the Karamanos Studio in Athens, Greece, Paul Aaron, distinguished Hollywood writer/director/producer, gave a series of lectures and a master screenwriting workshop in Athens, during October 2005.

Mr. Aaron’s accomplishments include feature films, mini-series, and movies for television and cable networks. He has received numerous awards and he has worked with film professionals such as: Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, and Jerry Bruckheimer.

For Mr. Aaron’s complete film biography, click here:Faculty

To celebrate the establishment of the Academy Of Cinema at the Karamanos Studio in Athens, Greece, Paul Aaron, distinguished Hollywood writer/director/producer, gave a series of lectures and a master screenwriting workshop in Athens, from October 7, thru October 15, 2005.

Mr. Aaron’s accomplishments include feature films, mini-series, and movies for television and cable networks. He has received numerous awards and he has worked with film professionals such as: Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, Glenn Close, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jerry Bruckheimer.

For Mr. Aaron’s complete film biography, click here:Faculty

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