BAFTA Winner Barry Keoghan at Actors Studio
Rising star Barry Keoghan, a name that’s been making waves in the industry after his BAFTA Win of Best Supporting Actor for The Banshees of Inisherin visited Actors Studio this weekend to share his knowledge with current students. From his humble beginnings in Dublin to the glitzy world of Tinseltown, Keoghan’s journey is nothing short […]
Acting CVs: Export As PDF
It’s easy to overcomplicate an Acting CV. You might feel the need to try and be creative in the layout, or perhaps want to showcase every version of your headshot on the cover page. First impressions are vital and as a result you want your CV to be as clear and digestible as possible. A […]
The Silver Lining: How the Writers’ Strike Positively Impacts Work for Actors
In the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, the delicate balance between writers and actors has often been at the core of its evolution. Recently, the news of a writers’ strike might have sent ripples of concern throughout the industry, but amidst the chaos lies a silver lining that is often overlooked. While the strike […]
The Importance Of Attending Acting Classes Between Jobs
A frequently asked question, ‘are acting classes worth it?’ Acting classes are not a requirement for becoming an actor; if there’s anything that’s 100% certain in this industry, it’s that there’s no single path in becoming an actor both on screen or in theatre. However, with the wide range of unique classes that are becoming […]
US Actor Cameron Monaghan attends our Masterclass in Screen Acting
Star of Shameless US, Gotham and Star Wars Jedi, Cameron Monaghan recently graduated from our Masterclass in Screen Acting. Having led in some of the biggest dramas in the USA, Cameron was seeking a course to diversify his skillset and build a network in the UK. On our Masterclass in Screen Acting actors from around […]
Earn Spotlight Eligibility with Actors Studio Training
We are excited to announce that Actors Studio training now gives actors Spotlight eligibility. Actors will need to earn 400 points in Actors Studio training to be eligible for Spotlight. Previous students who have trained onwards from January 2021 are able to claim points on what they’ve attended. This unique points system gives actors flexibility […]
Looking For An Apprenticeship? Two Positions Available at Actors Studio
Actors Studio based at the world famous Pinewood Studios is currently recruiting for 2 new apprentices. The successful candidates will be taking a Level 3 Broadcast Production Assistant Qualification supported by our Training Provider All Spring Media. The training for the qualification will either take place over Zoom or face to face at All Spring’s […]
Creating an Organic Performance on Set & Growing Your Acting Career with Director Richard Raymond
Richard Raymond is an award-winning British film director, who started his career at our base Pinewood Studios, working under Lord Richard Attenborough, Neil Jordan and Blake Edwards. His short film, Souls of Totality won 12 International Film Festivals, including Best Grand Jury Award at Hollyshorts, Best Short Film of the Festival at Raindance, Best Film […]
Acting Tips and Tricks for New Actors from Casting Director Ben Cogan
Esteemed casting director Ben Cogan has worked in casting for over 25 years and began as a Casting Assistant for many TV shows (including EastEnders, Holby City and Waking the Dead), before becoming the Casting Director for Doctors in 2002. 380 episodes later, Ben moved to Casualty and, in his time there, six episodes that […]
Coronavirus + The UK Film & TV Industry
For those of us behind the scenes or on-screen, film sets have been in lockdown just like everywhere else and the industry came to a holt. It was hard to imagine what a Film or TV set might look like operating with COVID-19 guidelines, but slowly, productions are reopening including Actors Studio and we have […]