Welcome to DBFAA
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.
Professional Training for
ACTORS & FILMMAKERS
Practical, on-camera education in performance, storytelling, and production.
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.
Acting for Film & Television
Build truthful, specific, camera-ready performances through rigorous on-camera training and scene work.
Voiceover Acting for Animation
Train your voice for animated performance with a focus on character, vocal technique, and storytelling.
Screenwriting
Strengthen your storytelling skills through script structure, character development, and writing for the screen.
Filmmaking
Gain practical experience in visual storytelling through hands-on training in film production and creative collaboration.
Video Editing
Develop the technical and artistic skills to shape footage into clear, compelling visual stories.
Find the right class for your age level.
Acting for Film & Television
Build truthful, specific, camera-ready performances through rigorous on-camera training and scene work.
Voiceover Acting for Animation
Train your voice for animated performance with a focus on character, vocal technique, and storytelling.
Screenwriting
Strengthen your storytelling skills through script structure, character development, and writing for the screen.
Filmmaking
Gain practical experience in visual storytelling through hands-on training in film production and creative collaboration.
Video Editing
Develop the technical and artistic skills to shape footage into clear, compelling visual stories.
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
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.
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."
Four Ways to Train
In-Person Group Classes
2-hour sessions
Meeting once weekly
4-week commitment
4-6 intimate class size
Real-time coaching, scene work, professional feedback
Starting at $160
In-Person Private Sessions
1-hour sessions
Flexible scheduling
Same T.A.P. Method
1-on-1 coaching
Personalized attention tailored to your goals
Starting at $75
Online Private Sessions
1-hour sessions
Flexible scheduling
Same T.A.P. Method
1-on-1 coaching
Personalized attention tailored to your goals
