A Creative Consultancy

Story
Atlas

A division of Fatelink dedicated to serving creative seekers through online education and creative consultations.

Why we are different

Before the pandemic, we were known for a topic-based approach to in-person acting classes. One cycle, we studied scripts that dealt with death and dying, the next we’d study monologues, followed by a cycle on dreamwork as applied to acting. Now, we use this same spirit of dynamic shifts in perspective to personalize solutions for actors and screenwriters facing the creative, pragmatic, and emotional challenges required to hatch compelling work. If you’re curious, book a session here! And we keep our community alive through monthly members-only livestreams on Patreon, and the occasional get-together IRL.

You can link up with our online education tools on the Fatelink YouTube channel, and also receive extra bonus content by signing up to become a Patreon member. We hope to see you there!

The ARTIST’s Life is a battle.

Training is essential.

We are a small studio, proud of big results. We count our success in terms of realizations. Really, we do. (But seeing clients find traditional success is cool, too).

Clients

Scenes

Characters

Realizations

Hunter Lee Hughes

Hunter Lee Hughes founded the production company Fatelink in 2008 and formed its creative consultant division StoryAtlas in 2013.

He’s best known for writing, directing, and acting in the feature film Guys Reading Poems. Other favorite projects include Fate of the MonarchsThe Sermons of John Bradley and Winner Takes All. More recently, Hunter wrote and directed the theater piece, Nathaniel Quinn: Filmmaker. His second feature film is set to go into production in early Summer, 2024.

Hunter’s approach to acting combines an interest in depth psychology with the pragmatic concerns of executing creative work on a tight schedule on set.

 

From Our Clients
Testimonials for founder Hunter Lee Hughes for his work in the studio.
“Personalization is essential for creating truth in a scene and Hunter will not let you get away with anything. He is resourceful and generous in his approach and creates an atmosphere of trust and support that gives your creativity the freedom it needs to surprise you.”
Alexander Dreymon

Series Regular, The Last Kingdom

“Hunter facilitates a class environment that is a safe space for artists. He is an artist himself and understands you. He is gentle, yet pushes you to grow.”
Leah Cevoli

Recurring, Deadwood & Robot Chicken

“Hunter’s command of story is an immense asset to the actor. I have seen him uncover performances that astound in their illumination of character. His coaching sessions are invigorating in their practicality and challenging in their devotion to truth and specificity. Hunter’s ability to seamlessly couple a performer’s unique skillset with the demands of the story is a rare gift.”
Jerod Meagher

Recurring, Banshee & Recovery Road

“Hunter is brilliant in his instinct and impulse at picking apart the actor’s body of emotion in a completely non-judgmental and trustworthy manner that allows you to be eagerly vulnerable. I have been completely surprised by the things I have found within.”
Gopal Divan

Recurring, Little Voice

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