Screen Acting Course
Beginners Meisner Technique-Film a Scene
With Meisner Specialist Philippe Bosher
When
Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October 2026
Suitable For
Beginners – Intermediate
Times
10.00am – 5.00pm
What You'll Love
Practical In Studio Meisner Training
About This Course
Are you a Beginner who feels stiff or self-conscious?
A Theatre actor transitioning to screen?
Struggling with authenticity on camera?
Designed for both beginners and intermediate actors, this Meisner course builds progressively across the week, guiding you step by step from technique to real application on camera. Through practical, hands-on training, you’ll learn to quiet self-conscious performance habits and respond truthfully in the moment.
By the end of the course, you’ll apply everything in a professionally filmed scene on Day Five—leaving with tangible screen material and a clearer sense of how to work with honesty, presence, and emotional precision on camera.
You won’t just “act” scenes—you’ll learn to respond truthfully, stay present under pressure, and create work that feels alive and immediate.
What Happens On The Course?
Why Meisner?
In just 5 days, you’ll stop ‘acting’ and start responding instinctively—so your performances feel real, grounded, and camera-ready
Day 1 - Introduction to Meisner & The Foundation of Listening
Focus: Getting out of your head and into truthful behaviour
- Introduction to the Meisner Technique
- The Repetition Exercise
- Active listening and observation
- Responding truthfully in the moment
- Emotional authenticity and freedom
- Introduction to text
Day 2 - Investing in the Reality of Doing
Focus: Building emotional connection and instinctive responses
- Advanced repetition exercises
- Physical activities
- Fictional Circumstances
- Moment-to-moment truth
- Partner connection work
- Improvisation exercises using Meisner principles
- Approaching Text with Action.
- On-camera practice
Day 3 - Independent Activities & Scene Preparation
Focus: Bringing real behaviour into performance
- Independent activity exercises
- Working truthfully under imaginary circumstances
- Scene introduction using Meisner principles
- Text Analysis introduction
- Application to text.
- Emotional Preparations.
- On-camera practice.
Day 4 - Scene Development for Camera
Focus: Preparing for filming
- Scene rehearsals
- Application of previous techniques to scenes.
- Blocking for camera
- Performance refinement
- Camera awareness without losing spontaneity
- Final rehearsal and direction
Day 5 - Filming Day
Focus: Professional filming of scenes
- Professional filming setup
- Scenes performed in pairs
- Direction from industry professional
- Simple cinematic coverage (Master & Singles)
Each actor will:
- Perform one professionally filmed scene
- Work with a professional director
- Experience a film set environment
What You'll Love
Course Location
Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH
Free parking available at Pinewood Studios
Free frequent shuttle bus service from London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough & Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes (Weekdays only)
Canteen & Coffee shops on site (not open at weekends)
Excellent and fast transport links from London
We offer recommendations for accommodations conveniently located near the studios
Your Tutor
Philippe Bosher
Meisner Specialist
Philippe Bosher is a graduate of the MA Actor Training and Coaching programme at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where he specialised in contemporary Meisner technique. An experienced and highly regarded tutor, Philippe regularly teaches at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and is widely recognised as one of the industry’s leading Meisner practitioners.
Features
Ranked in the top 15 Educational Institutions
On Trustpilot"I had a great time with the course with Mel Churcher. She was really approachable and fun to work with! "
"I've just completed a week's workshop with A-List Acting Coach, Mel Churcher - And it was an incredible week delivering amazing insight into the development of a character for the screen. Mel was simply brilliant"
When
Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October 2026
Suitable For
Beginners – Intermediate
Times
10.00am – 5.00pm
What You'll Love
Practical In Studio Meisner Training
£499
Earn 45 Points From This Course
To be eligible to apply for Spotlight, Actors Studio operates an internal 500-point curriculum system.
Please note: this point system is an independent training framework developed by Actors Studio and is not a formal requirement set by Spotlight.
Students are required to accumulate 500 points through participation in our courses in order to complete the training pathway required to support a Spotlight membership application. Each course is assigned a specific point value, and courses may be repeated to build additional credits.
Once 500 points have been achieved, students will have completed the training track required to submit their Spotlight application.
