Resume
Temma brings a lifetime of experience and training to her new career of acting. She looks forward to working on Film and TV projects with people who love what they do.
Recent Training
2021 – BGB Studio: Audition & Self Tape Workshop: with Sydney Walsh, Corey Parker, Mike Faiola.
2017-2019 – Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio, EMAS. Two-year Meisner Actor Training Program. Esper oriented philosophy via Rutgers University.
- Meisner Technique: with Elizabeth Mestnik, Jordana Oberman, Ken Weiler, Michael Yurchak, and Alex Egan.
- On- Camera Workshop: with Thom Rivera and Ken Weiler.
- Playing Shakespeare: with Diana Jelinek.
- EMAS Showcase: M’Lynn from Steel Magnolias.
Related Academic Study
>B.A. – Theater Arts, UCLA
MFA- Film Production, UCLA
Professional Affiliations and Credits
Writers Guild of America West
Wrote Little John screenplay for Hallmark Hall of Fame Feature
“Ars Longa – Vita Brevis”
Bio
Temma has had many roles in life: student, teacher, administrator, writer, filmmaker, and business owner. She has prepared for her current role of actor by training with the outstanding faculty at Elizabeth Mestnik’s Acting Studio, completing the 2-year Meisner Training Program in 2019.
Professor Emerita, Cinema & Television Arts Department (CTVA), California State University, Northridge (CSUN):
Department Chair, CTVA;
Option Head, Film Production;
Faculty, Film Production and Screenwriting.
Member, Writers Guild of America, west.
Hallmark Hall of Fame feature screenplay, Little John, CBS.
Temma is looking forward to expanding her Actor Bio to include professional work in the Film, Television, and Commercial industries.
Temma Willey is currently seeking professional representation.
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