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Welcome to DBFAA

Dominique Becton

Film & Acting Academy

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Acting & Film Training
That Builds Real Confidence On Camera

Classes for youth, teens, and adults. No experience needed.

Acting & Film Training
That Builds Real Confidence On Camera

Classes for youth, teens, and adults. No experience needed.

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Professional Training for

ACTORS & FILMMAKERS

Practical, on-camera education in performance, storytelling, and production.

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Classes for youth, teens, and adults. No experience needed.

Find the right class for your age level.

Acting for Film & Television

From foundational youth programs to professional adult masterclasses, DBFAA offers tailored training for every actor's journey

Find the right class for your age level.

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Acting for Film & Television

Build truthful, specific, camera-ready performances through rigorous on-camera training and scene work.

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Voiceover Acting for Animation

Train your voice for animated performance with a focus on character, vocal technique, and storytelling.

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Screenwriting
 

Strengthen your storytelling skills through script structure, character development, and writing for the screen.

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Filmmaking
 

Gain practical experience in visual storytelling through hands-on training in film production and creative collaboration.

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Video Editing
 

Develop the technical and artistic skills to shape footage into clear, compelling visual stories.

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Acting for Film & Television

Feel more natural. Act with confidence.

Find my coaching option

One-on-one acting coaching with Coach Dom. 

Find the right class for your age level.

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Acting for Film & Television

Build truthful, specific, camera-ready performances through rigorous on-camera training and scene work.

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UUyd3ViQG7cgNDLiqIgoN_4FSxrzq2.png

Voiceover Acting for Animation

Train your voice for animated performance with a focus on character, vocal technique, and storytelling.

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Gq9rTQU95cfUMlUPnMIug_nETIyeRc.png

Screenwriting
 

Strengthen your storytelling skills through script structure, character development, and writing for the screen.

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OhWOEiJsLxeyS0IgvuFSD_lgNWJfD0.png

Filmmaking
 

Gain practical experience in visual storytelling through hands-on training in film production and creative collaboration.

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Video Editing
 

Develop the technical and artistic skills to shape footage into clear, compelling visual stories.

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Explore Classes Below

Acting for Film & Television

Private acting coaching in EL Segundo, CA & Online

One-on-one acting coaching with Coach Dom. Learn to understand your character, make clear choices, and feel more comfortable on camera.

Find Your Coaching Option

25% Off All Acting Classes
Use code: CALLCOACHDOM

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Find the right class for your age level.

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HvR5yST65ZqY_82fxLQ9J_rlEqYdMV.png

Acting for Film & Television

Build truthful, specific, camera-ready performances through rigorous on-camera training and scene work.

​

​

​

​

UUyd3ViQG7cgNDLiqIgoN_4FSxrzq2.png

Voiceover Acting for Animation

Train your voice for animated performance with a focus on character, vocal technique, and storytelling.

​

​

​

​

Gq9rTQU95cfUMlUPnMIug_nETIyeRc.png

Screenwriting
 

Strengthen your storytelling skills through script structure, character development, and writing for the screen.

​

​

​

​

OhWOEiJsLxeyS0IgvuFSD_lgNWJfD0.png

Filmmaking
 

Gain practical experience in visual storytelling through hands-on training in film production and creative collaboration.

​

​

​

Wh37gT9vkVnyddRgyjdaE_s1ZsUJXj.png

Video Editing
 

Develop the technical and artistic skills to shape footage into clear, compelling visual stories.

​

 

Acting for Film & Television

Feel more natural. Act with confidence.

Find my coaching option

One-on-one acting coaching with Coach Dom. 

Coaching that meets you where you are.
Start with the format that works for you. Explore session and package options before booking.

In-Person Coaching

El Segundo, CA · Ages 7+

Dedicated time with Coach Dom
Scene work and audition preparation
Feedback tailored to your goals

Starting at $125

Choose your session and available time on the next screen.

Virtual Coaching

Online · Ages 10+

One-on-one coaching online
Support for your next performance
Personal attention wherever you train

Starting at $75

Choose your session and available time on the next screen.

All ACTING classes 25% off - For a limited time!
Use code: CALLCOACHDOM

Why This Training Matters


The Problem Most Actors Face
Most training teaches you to feel the scene. But casting hires clarity, specificity, and behavior—not feelings. Actors get stuck relying on instinct instead of process.
 


Our Solution: The T.A.P. Method 2.
TAP 2.0 gives you a repeatable system: structured questions to break down your character, understand what you want, and make intentional choices. You move from guessing to knowing. That's what books roles.
 

What You'll Train

Learn how listening and reacting truthfully create powerful moments on screen while you stay present with the camera rolling. Coach Dom teaches T.A.P 2.0—a system that bridges the gap between how you train and what actually gets you booked.

✓ Make specific behavioral choices that read on camera

✓ Film real scenes with real-time coaching

✓ Use the camera effectively (eyeline, framing, stillness)

✓ Adjust quickly between takes

✓ Stay present while being directed

✓ Build portfolio-ready scene clips

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Meet Your Coach

Coach Dom is a former child actor turned filmmaker and coach who has written and produced films including The Troll, The Piper, and Meet the Waltrainians.
 

Drawing from her experience as both a working actor and casting decision-maker, Dom developed TAP 2.0 to close the gap between how actors train and what actually books roles. She brings real industry insight to every class.

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Her students have booked roles in commercials, indie films, and streaming projects. When she teaches, you get the real deal.

Real Students. Real Growth.
Hear from actors who transformed their performances.

Henry Rios - Adult Actor.

Sienna  - Teen Actor

"DBFAA brought out that creative side of me that I've been wanting to express my entire life. Coach Dom was the real deal. My wife has seen the growth every single month—comparing videos from day one to week four, she sees the incremental improvement. Coach won't give you anything you haven't earned. That's what I needed."

"When I first came, I was worried about being judged. But everyone here is themselves and we all learn together. Coach Dom broke down the complex stuff and made it easy while building us up slowly. She taught me that it's not just about saying the lines—it's about really listening and reacting. That changed everything. What surprised me was that I'm actually sticking with it."

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