THE OPEN PROGRAM

ON CAMERA: THE OPEN PROGRAM with Founding Artistic Director Craig McMahon, is back by Popular Demand. Places Strictly Limited.

Ongoing 4-Week Program
Sundays I 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Commencing July 13th, 2025

$190 (GST Inc)

Facilitated by CRAIG MCMAHON, Artistic Director of Film & Television Studio International and Performing Artist Manager at McMahon Management.

Step into the frame with this dynamic, fast paced on-camera workshop led by one of Australia’s most respected industry professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or an emerging talent, this is your opportunity to work directly with Craig McMahon, who brings over 30 years of industry experience and an unmatched eye for discovering and nurturing talent.

Program Highlights:

• All participants work on camera each week
• Constructive playback critique sessions
• Fresh, new film & television scripts weekly
• Insight into performance self-assessment & goal setting
• Business strategies to support your acting career

This workshop provides a safe, professional space to evaluate where you are as an artist—and where you want to go. Craig’s practical and motivational approach has helped launch and shape the careers of countless actors across the globe. Always on the lookout for new talent, he brings the same passion and energy to this program that has defined his work for over two decades with McMahon Management.

Who should attend?

• Actors seeking clear direction and constructive feedback
• Artists looking for motivation and career momentum
• Talent in search of representation or next-level training
• Past and present clients/students are welcome

Limited placements available – secure your place now and take the next step in your acting journey.

Craig McMahon is a distinguished Australian talent agent and artistic director, with a career spanning over 30 years in film, television, and the performing arts. Known for his visionary leadership and commitment to talent development, Craig has discovered and nurtured some of the country’s most promising performers. His decade-long tenure at Network Ten as a presenter, producer, and writer saw him contribute to a range of successful programs, earning him recognition as the Network Ten Achiever of the Year for his outstanding contributions to Australian television broadcasting.

As the Founding Artistic Director of Film & Television Studio International (FTSI), Craig has established one of Australia’s leading actor training institutions. FTSI has become a benchmark for performance education under his leadership, launching the careers of numerous actors who now work nationally and internationally. In his role as CEO of McMahon Management (MCM), Craig has further influenced the global visibility of Australian talent, offering a deeply personal and strategic approach to representation, informed by his background in performance and production.

Beyond training and management, Craig’s impact is felt throughout the entertainment industry. He has worked across multiple facets of film and television production, advocating for ethical representation, high standards in actor training, and sustainable growth in the arts. Widely respected for his integrity, passion, and mentorship, Craig continues to shape the future of Australian talent, leaving a lasting legacy through the artists he supports, the programs he leads, and the industry standards he helps define.

In addition to the success of our series regulars, Craig has trained, mentored and launched many other students into the industry in guest roles, bit parts and lead roles in major Film and Television projects.  This success also extends to the behind-the-scenes world of entertainment, with many former students transitioning into roles as filmmakers, producers, writers, and directors. *An extensive list of work can be viewed in our alumni page.