"Love the Life You Have
to Have the Life You Want."
BIOGRAPHY
“Stop Acting – Start Working!”
Dimiter Marinov is a Bulgarian-American actor, acting coach and a classical violinist. He resides in the US since 1990.
At the age of five, Dimiter believed that the classical violin would be his future. Following the completion of an Associate Degree, he discovered the passion for acting. Dimiter graduated with a Master’s degree from the Bulgarian National Academy for Theatre and Film in Sofia.
After an enviable career appearing in numerous TV shows, films and commercial campaigns, Dimiter's talent and dedication pays off. He is the first Bulgarian actor to walk the red carpet at the Academy Awards. He co-stared with Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018). The movie received numerous nominations and awards: 5 nominees and 3 awards at the 91st Academy Awards including the Oscar for Best Picture and 3 Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture for Comedy/Musical among recognitions. As one of the six principal cast members, Dimiter received the Best Cast Award at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards.
Director Peter Farrelly and the creative team of Green Book voted unanimously for Dimiter to play the role of Oleg. His character will be remembered for the powerful message creating the pivotal moment of the film: “Because genius is not enough. It takes courage to change people’s hearts.”
Dimiter Marinov is a working actor in Hollywood while also teaching and mentoring young talents. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA & AEA.
MARINOV ACTORS STUDIO

Dimiter Marinov Teaches More Than Acting
Award-winning actor and professional acting mentor Dimiter Marinov offers a Screen Acting Program in San Diego Downtown and San Diego North County. Dimiter will share his tailor-made acting and life-coaching techniques gained through his European and US acting and teaching career from stage, screen, coaching and classical music. Currently he is the assistant teacher to the world's renowned acting master and mentor Bernard Hiller.
"Dimiter is not only an amazing actor but he has the unique and powerful skills
for teaching you how to get into the heart of the character.
How to become you. His techniques and approach are priceless!"
- Bernard Hiller -
Dimiter teaches all elements of the professional screen acting craft while focusing on the person first and then the actor: “Being a good actor means, being a better person!” These techniques can be put into work straight away to help you successfully book your next role. You will learn the does and don’ts so to develop the actor’s toolbox for current industry demands.
This unique class will put you on the right path to achieving your goals while having fun!


SCREEN ACTING CLASSES ONLINE
OBJECTIVES:
Auditioning Monologues, Scene analyses and Work, Character Analysis and Tasks,
Establishing the Actor's Choice, Obtaining the Confidence with Self-Commitment, Personal Approach and Strategy to Succeed in the Industry’s new Demands and Expectations.
TIME-FRAME:
BEGINNERS - 4 weeks, 4-hour sessions once a week;
ADVANCED & MASTER - 6 weeks, 4-hour sessions once a week;
LEVELS:
BEGINNERS:
Basic introduction to Screen acting: Theoretical rules, practical technics and knowledge of the casting industry. Working on Monologues and adaptations of the Actor's choice for presentation.
ADVANCED:
Monologue work applying character tasks and changes of the Actor's choice. Introduction to Scene work: analysis, rules of dialogue form and partnering. Practicing Mock-auditioning.
MASTER:
Auditioning technics and skills. Perfecting Monologue and Scene work by changing Actor's choice with casting tasks. Expending knowledge in "Actor's instinct" to choose a character's interpretation for successful auditioning presentation: Monologue and Scene work.
PARTICIPANTS:
6 students per session
REQUIREMENTS:
1 Dramatic and 1 Comedic monologue prepared prior to the first session.
TUITIONS:
BEGINNERS: $140.00 | ADVANCED: $200.00 | MASTER: $240.00
PAYMENTS:
Venmo or PayPal.
* The payments must be made in advance once the student receives the invitation for the first session.
Conformation email for payment received will be sent promptly to the student.
Please attach a Headshot, Resume, short Intro letter and the chosen Monologues.
"1-on-1" sessions are available upon request.
For more information:
SAN DIEGO & ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

WHERE & WHEN?
San Diego & Orange County (CA)
Upcoming Courses: 2020

CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Attire: Fitness/workout or light/comfortable casual
Supplies: Notepad and pen
ACTING MATERIALS
Two contemporary scenes: Comedic and Dramatic (Male-Female, Female-Female, Male-Male). The scenes don't have to be from films.
TUITION OPTIONS - TBC
1) Full online payment upfront.
2) Partial online payment.
3) Full cash payment.
4) Partial cash payment.
THE CLASS
8 sessions - 1 a week; 4 1/2 hours class. Participants: Limited to 16 students. Adults only - 18+. By enrolling you agree to be recorded during some of the sessions for training purposes. You will receive this footage individually after completion of the class.
SUBMISSION
Please email us your full name, cell number, headshot, preferred class location as well as your chosen tuition payment option. Once we receive your submission we will email you back with detailed information and links for payment 7 business days prior to class.
"Loose Your Mind and Find Your Greatness!"
ACTING CLASSES - OUTLINE
SESSION 1
“You do not choose acting – acting chooses you!”
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The living truth: Sincerity
SESSION 2
The “Wow” factor.
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Acting principal - from point "A" to point "B" through point "C"
SESSION 3
“If you are thinking not to make a mistake, you are already making one!”
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Monologue work on camera
SESSION 4
“Actor’s 10 Commandments!”
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Body language and mannerism
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Vulnerability and sincerity - more powerful than the best techniques
SESSION 5
“Lose your mind and find your greatness!”
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Rules of conversing
SESSION 6
“If you want to be important, make your partner more important!”
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Conflict: action and reaction
SESSION 7
“You need a dream bigger than your fears!”
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You are not for the camera - the camera is for you
SESSION 8
Final Presentations - Showcase: Monologues and Scenes
MEDIA
"Genius is not enough,
it takes courage to change people's hearts."
- Dimiter Marinov's Oleg (from Green Book)
CONTACT
Marinov Actors Studio (Kudos Productions, Inc.)
Email: kudosproductions.inc @ gmail.com
Agent - Brandie Ilsen, Aperture Talent
Email: brandie @ aperture-talent.com
Manager - Kieran Maguire, Arlook Group, Inc.
Email: kieran @ arlookgroup.com
Manager & PR for Bulgaria - Pavlina Velichkova
Email: pvelichkova @ yahoo.com