Miranda Harcourt

Acting Coach

Miranda has taught at TIFF in Toronto, at NFTS and NYU Tisch, The London Film School and Directors UK in Britain, at AFTRS and The Hub in Sydney, at Toi Whakaari, The Actors’ Program, Otago University and Victoria University in Aotearoa, New Zealand. For seven years Miranda was the Head of the Acting Department at Toi Whakaari -
New Zealand Drama School.

"In my work with actors and directors, I aim to shift paradigms, empowering
creatives to realise their own talent. I introduce simple but innovative ways of thinking about and achieving connection and character. I have developed a series of tools and exercises for use in rehearsal and on-set that get actors to where they need to be, fast."

Miranda has worked with both emerging Directors and Directors such as Jane Campion, Taika Waititi, and Peter Jackson. Miranda has also coached A-List Actors such as Nicole Kidman.

June 8, 2022

Working with Peter Jackson & Jane Campion: Miranda Harcourt Interview Ep 95

🎬 Unlock the Secrets of World-Class Performance with Miranda HarcourtEver wondered how stars like Nicole Kidman deliver such breathtaking, authentic performances? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, we go behind the scenes with legendary acting coach Miranda Harcourt.Miranda has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and collaborated with visionary directors like Jane Campion, Peter Jackson, and Taika Waititi. In this masterclass of a conversation, she reveals the exact techniques used to build instant chemistry on set, the importance of active listening, and how to find your "flow" under the pressure of a major production.In this high-impact episode, legendary acting coach Miranda Harcourt pulls back the curtain on the craft of elite performance. Known as the "secret weapon" for Hollywood’s elite, Harcourt shares the methodologies she uses to help stars like Nicole Kidman achieve the raw authenticity seen on screen.

Guest: Miranda Harcourt

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