Travis to give accomplished directors, writers and actors an intensive hands-on opportunity to explore, develop and master the techniques of the Interrogation Process.
This workshop is being offered to all directors, writers and actors in response to numerous requests! Since this workshop will be limited to 12 participants it is advised that you reserve your space as soon as possible. In order t
o maximize the effectiveness and to afford the participants ample opportunity to immerse themselves into the training and the process, this workshop will be totally residential, set in an idyllic location on the coast of Spain. THE INTERROGATOR 7-day Retreat
April 5-12, 2014
Totally Residential (all room and board included!)
On The Coast of Spain! Imagine it ... white sands, ocean breezes, fragrant Mediterranean flowers ... and YOU!
THE INTERROGATOR WORKSHOP: What it is about.
FOCUS: The primary focus of the workshop is the investigation and exploration of the Interrogation Process as used by Writers, Directors and Actors. CONCEPT: In order to fully appreciate and experience these techniques, each participant will explore their own creative process from the perspective of writer, director and actor. CONSTELLATION: The number of participants in this workshop will be restricted to 4 directors, 4 writers and 4 actors! WAITING LIST: There will be a waiting list for those who are unable to attend in April and they will be the first on the list for the Second Interrogator Workshop scheduled towards the end of this year. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to make the first steps into the Interrogation Process
· Interview vs. Interrogation
· The Power of Switching
· The Voices of the Committee
· The One-Minute Interrogation to stimulate On-Camera Performance
· The Three Types of Interrogation
 - Blind
- Known
- Scripted
· High-Speed Directing
· Self-Interrogation
· And much more
If you want more information about the content of this program, please feel free to contact Mark Travis at [email protected].

Location:
This area is known for its perfect microclimate due to the Mediterranean Sea, its proximity to North Africa and the protecting mountains in the
North.
It is the most sun-intense region on the Iberian Peninsula and at the same time it has the greenest, richest and most diverse landscapes.
Accommodation
* Double bedrooms in separate apartments
* Each with bathroom and living room, kitchen, TV, stereo, WiFi
Enjoy your leisure time relaxing in the swimming- pool or on the large
terraces, hammock and garden.
Get inspired by sitting at the sea, snorkelling or walking along the coast.
The beautiful bay with beach is just a 5-minute walk from the Villa

Programme:
* Saturday April 5: arrival, pick-up from airport, common dinner
* Sunday April 6:1st day of workshop, full board (fullboard = breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* Monday April 7: 2nd day of workshop, fullboard
* Tuesday April 8: 3rd day of workshop, fullboard
* Wednesday April 9: 4th day of workshop, fullboard
* Thursday April 10: 5th day of workshop, fullboard
* Friday April 11: 6th dayof workshop, breakfast, lunch, common dinner in restaurant
* Saturday April 12: departure, drop-off at airport, breakfast *
* NOTE: You can extend your stay if you wish, please contact [email protected]
for details.

About The Travis Technique and the Interrogation Process:
The Travis Technique is comprised of Three Basic Elements: Write Your Life (the art and craft of autobiographical storytelling), The Interrogation Process (creating and developing characters from within the character) and The Power of Staging (generating authentic emotions within the actors and the audience by the staging of the characters). Mark’s thoughts on The Interrogation Process:
“Acting is too often just pretending. And most directing is demanding and controlling and result oriented. And consequently the final product suffers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. When you use The Travis Technique, (and especially the Interrogation Process) you can achieve instantaneous and authentic performances from actors that are deeply felt by audiences. The Interrogation Process is an organic approach to directing actors that is guaranteed to create authentic characters and performances by shifting the focus from directing the actor to directing the character.”
Mark W. Travis first created these techniques out of the necessity to generate the most authentic performances within actors under a tight schedule and often an even tighter budget. In the last 20-years the Travis Technique has grown and is now used by some of the best directors, actors and writers in Hollywood and the international film market. Mark has taught The Travis Technique to students all over the world in over 50 film schools. When actors, directors and writers use the Travis Technique and the Interrogation Process, it’s not just a performance anymore. It becomes REAL! The Travis Technique creates organic authenticity in every performance and under all circumstances. This translates immediately onto the screen and gains enormous attention for the director, actor, and writer.
Fees:
* 7-day-programme including 6 days workshop!, transport to and from Alicante airport, 7 nights accommodation in double bedroom including meals, bedding, towels, cleaning fee, course material, course certificate
* Facilities include swimming pool, outdoor shower, garden and a 5-minute walk to the sea!
* 1.700 € (appr. $2,330USD) including all taxes and fees
* A non-refundable deposit of 150 € (appr. $200) is required to reserve your
place.
* Please note: Attendance and space at this workshop are strictly
limited. Reserve your place now!
Booking:
We are happy to answer your questions and to assist you in planning your trip! You can also combine this workshop with a holiday stay. Contact:
Julia Bless
Tel. Germany: +49 163 72 98 336
Mailto: [email protected]
The destination airport is Alicante-El Altet.

Testimonials:
If it weren’t for the creative genius of Mark Travis, A Bronx Tale would never exist. Chazz Palminteri, actor.
The first thing I do when prepping a new film is call Mark Travis and begin the workshop and consulting process that allows me to get inside the film and work my way out. It’s a great process that I highly recommend for any director. It’s about giving a fellow director the license to challenge you at every turn, and find the rich dramatic material within — and in the end a better film. Cyrus Nowrasteh, Writer-Director, THE STONING OF SORAYA M., THE DAY REAGAN WAS SHOT
With astonishing clarity Mark Travis articulates the techniques and skills of film directing. John Badham, Director, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Mark taught me what I needed to know to be a director. Jennie Garth, Actress-Producer-Director, BEVERLY HILLS 90210
Immediately I was able to apply the principles learned in his class when I began to direct! Jonathan Pontell, Co-Executive Producer/Director, ALLY MCBEAL, CHICAGO HOPE
Mark Travis is the only practical teacher of directing I’ve ever met. Simply the best, I learned more from him than I did in four years of film school. Cyrus Nowrasteh, Writer-Director, THE DAY REAGAN WAS SHOT, THE STONING OF SORAYA M.
I attended one of Mark’s workshops and picked up a directing technique I was able to successfully use a week later. His approach is unique and I’m ready to learn more! Randal Kleiser, director: GREASE, THE BLUE LAGOON, THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE
Mark Travis is the ultimate in getting stellar performances from actors. Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein, President, Noble House Entertainment, Inc., CEO, The Script Broker ®
The Travis Technique is one of the most powerful and easily adaptable methods to immediately work with an actor that I have ever seen. Maury Rogow, President, Producer at RipMedia Group

About Mark W. Travis:
Hollywood’s top artists and international film professionals regard Mark W. Travis as the world’s leading authority on the art and craft of film directing. All of his techniques stem from the pursuit of organic authentic performances that are deeply felt by audiences. He is currently on the faculty of HFF (Munich), HSU (Kiev) and has taught at AFI, UCLA, The Binger Institute (Amsterdam), PU (Pixar University), FAS Screen Training Ireland and many other internationally acclaimed institutions and film schools. (see his website for a full list of clients and testimonials: www.markwtravis.com.) He has served as directorial and creative consultant to Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond), George Tillman (Soul Food, Men Of Honor, Notorious), Cyrus Nowrasteh (The Day Reagan Was Shot, The Path to 9/11, The Stoning of Soraya M.) and dozens of Independent filmmakers in Hollywood and internationally. He is respected and recommended by top actors such as Beau Bridges, Henry Winkler and Bill Pullman. Related Links:
www.markwtravis.com
[email protected]
www.juliabless.com
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