With over 30 years of acting experience, it was my work in motion capture for the game Heavy Rain that first ignited a lifelong mission: to develop techniques that allow me to transform into any character, making me unrecognizable even to myself.

Like many actors, I was frustrated with the gap between motivation and action, methods that kept me in my head, and created a block between “Being” and “doing”. It was clear that the established methods I had learned remained unchanged in spite of fifty years of Behavioral Psychology.

It was my work in motion capture for the game Heavy Rain that first ignited a lifelong mission to develop techniques that allow me to transform into any character, making me unrecognizable even to myself. I felt like I got into a state of flow towards the end of a theatrical run in spite of my method, not because of it. It was even more difficult in TV and film.

I have used the Global Arena Psychophysical Technique over 15 years in games such as Far Cry, Watchdogs, and Assassins Creed as well as scores of Film, TV, and stage performances. Alumni have likewise won jobs and used the technique across multiple media in Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe.

I started Collective Intent to foster a community deeply rooted in developing the craft of acting. We are committed to providing the tools, knowledge, and support necessary for actors to hone their skills and reach their full potential. Our mission is to create a space where actors at all levels and locations can come together to learn, grow, and collaborate in a nurturing environment that puts the craft of acting at the forefront. Join us in this journey of exploration, discovery, and mastery as we strive to elevate the art of acting together.