Thursday, October 15, 2009
Spokane November 2009 Classes
Visit our Spokane Classes page and register online.
Friday, October 2, 2009
The Mooring trailer
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A Remembrance
He was an exemplary human being, well-loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a great guy, a wonderful father and a loving, devoted husband. He will be missed terribly.
His reputation as a producer of class and integrity is undisputed. His many achievements and contributions to his profession are too numerous to mention. Aside from his own credits, during a career which spanned fifty years, he guided and nurtured some of the most influential artists in film and television.
"George hired me to direct his ABC Movie of the Week, 'Duel,' and my career was never the same," Steven Spielberg said in a statement. "I owe so much to him for having the courage to hire a kid to do a man's job. George had passion for telling highly original stories and was a wonderful mentor to me and so many others. I will miss his quiet dignity."

He leaves behind his loving wife Selette Cole Eckstein; daughters Nora Eckstein Sekowski, Hallie Todd, and Jennifer Eckstein; sons-in-law Marek Sekowski and Glenn Withrow; and two granddaughters, Ivy Withrow and Clara Sekowski.
Los Angeles Times article on his passing
The Hallie Todd Studios workshops scheduled for Spokane the week of September 21st have been rescheduled to accommodate the family's needs during this difficult time. The Spokane workshops will now take place October 19th to October 22nd, 2009. For more information, or to register, visit Hallie Todd Studios: Spokane.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Spokane Classes - September 2009
We have just returned from the Pacific Northwest filming our first feature film, The Mooring. Ten of the film's stars are Hallie Todd Studios alumnae and six are HTS students from Washington and Idaho!
Visit the Hallie Todd Studios Spokane schedule to view the classes and register online. Space is limited and registration ends Monday, September 14, 2009.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Hallie Todd Studios - Fall 2009 Class Announced
As we move into post-production, we will resume classes in Los Angeles, starting September 5th.
We are committed to casting from our student base only for our next film. Due to small class sizes, we recommend you register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in the class.
To register, click here.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Spokane Media Interviews
If you are in the Spokane area or in Canada and receive Shaw Direct TV, you can watch and listen to the news interviews and radio broadcasts live.
For more information, visit The Mooring official website - http://www.themooringmovie.com
Monday, May 18, 2009
Hallie Todd Studios and In House Media - Feature Film Announcement
The film will be directed by Todd’s husband and partner, actor/writer/producer Glenn Withrow.
Todd, best known for her role as Jo McGuire in Disney’s "Lizzie McGuire" franchise, returns to acting after a hiatus during which she and her husband focused on their production company, In House Media, and film acting conservatory, Hallie Todd Studios, which has been recognized by ABC Primetime, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times Sunday Magazine as “one of the best.”
Todd and Withrow, along with the couple's daughter, Ivy Withrow, 15, wrote the screenplay exclusively for the conservatory students.
Filming will commence in July 2009.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Spring 2009 Camera Class
CHARACTERIZATION - ON CAMERA
(13 and older)
Through scripted material from a variety of styles from different mediums, we will work on text analysis, centers of motivation and building a character.
Students will learn to calibrate a performance appropriate for the camera. Throughout each session, the class will view filmed exercises of their work and engage in discussions to measure knowledge of the content covered.
Saturdays, April 18, 25, May 2 and 9 (4 classes)
1pm to 5pm
Tuition: $350
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Spokane Workshops
Saturday, January 31, 2009
March 2009 Class
COMEDY
(13 and older)
Every actor should be able to enjoy the challenges of performing comedy. Making an audience laugh can be tricky work, but it is, by far, the most rewarding kind of acting to do when you have the confidence that comes with technique and training. Overcome any fear of comedic acting. Everyone is funny.
Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 (4 classes)
1pm to 5pm
Tuition: $350 (plus a $10 processing fee)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 20, 2009
To register, visit our Los Angeles schedule page.