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ABOUT PETER
Peter Blackburn is a highly regarded acting coach, theatre maker, and film director.
Earning a Master’s in Directing from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), one of Australia’s premier drama schools, he went on to establish himself as a prolific director in Melbourne’s vibrant theatre scene.
He later earned the coveted Mike Walsh Fellowship for Directing through the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA—alma mater of Cate Blanchett and director, Baz Luhrmann), where he also taught, and used the award to further his craft in the UCLA filmmaking program.
With additional degrees in Literature, Film, and Education, Peter’s work is deeply informed by cinematic influences — so much so, he jokes he could write a thesis on all the film influences that have shaped his teaching.
As an acting teacher, Peter has served on the faculty of world-class Australian acting institutions NIDA, VCA, 16th Street Actors Studio, and The National Drama School. He also had the great joy of collaborating on the play Holding the Man with his mentor, acclaimed acting coach Larry Moss.