Screen Acting Intensive
Dubai
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Casting-Ready Scenes
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Taught by Industry Professionals
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Tools For Career Success Built-In
What You'll Get
Two Cinematic Scenes
Industry Business Advice
Clear Casting & Market Positioning
On-Set Experience for Film & TV
Suitable For
Emerging Actors
Models Seeking Acting Work
Stage Performers Learning Screen Acting
Two Week Intensive
Dubai
An application-only screen acting intensive from Actors Studio. A week of professional production following industry training, for those seeking professional acting success.
The Programme
Rehearsal room
to film set.
Gain the experience, industry contacts, and tools essential for a successful screen acting career. Collaborate closely with Directors and Producers as you create stand-out performances for career building scenes.
Film & TV Direction
Specific, honest feedback from industry professionals in front of the camera.
Bespoke Marketing Material
Film two cinematic scenes crafted around your casting and range, designed to get you seen.
Learn on a Real Set
Work with professional crew, cinema-grade equipment and experience filming on location in Dubai.
International Casting Insights
Discover what international film productions expect from actors on set, including industry secrets used by A-List Talent.
British Film & Television Roots
A hub for actors built inside the working world of film and television.
Based from Pinewood Studios, Actors Studio has trained actors from around the world. Our industry leaders have worked with A-Listers on major Hollywood productions. Our unique film experiences prepare actors for what actually happens beyond the audition helping them arriving on set ready to work with a professional crew.
BAFTA-Winning
Award-winning Professionals
50+ Countries
International Alumni
Studio Born
At the Heart of British Film
Set-led
Training Led by Production
A-List Alumni
Training stars of the big screen
Actor Management
Managing emerging talent
Showreel Filming
Step Onto a Professional Set
Your showreel is your calling card. On our Masterclass, you’ll perform custom-written scenes tailored specifically to highlight your strengths, filmed on a professional set by an award-winning crew actively working in film and TV.
Custom-written scenes tailored to your casting type.
Filmed on a professional set with an award-winning crew
Edited, graded and delivered for your acting portfolio
The Programme
A Journey from Technique to Industry-Ready Material.
Industry sessions, designed by Producers, Casting Directors and BAFTA-Winning talent to help actors succeed in this highly competitive industry.
Week One - Training
Approx. 36 hours
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Truth on Camera
Screen fundamentals, frame sizes, eyelines, continuity and a filmed diagnostic with individual playback.
Full Day
Sunday
10:00–18:00
Character, text and camera
Script analysis, given circumstances, truthful behaviour and working a scene across different shot sizes.
Full Day
Tuesday
18:30–22:00
Taking direction
Adjusting between takes, playing actions and making strong choices without forcing a result.
Evening
Wednesday
18:30–22:00
Coverage and continuity
Holding truthful work through wides, singles, resets and the technical rhythm of a working set.
Evening
Thursday
18:30–22:00
From audition to set
Self-tape choices, fast preparation, professional etiquette and what happens after you book the job.
Evening
Friday
15:00–20:00
Production preparation
Final rehearsals, wardrobe, camera tests and individual notes before rehearsals.
Afternoon
Week Two - Filming
Professional Scene Production
Monday
10:00–18:00
Director & Cast Rehearsals
Scene analysis, blocking, wardrobe, technical preparation and director notes. All actors attend.
Full Day
Tue–Fri
Individual call times
Location filming
Two allocated filming calls per actor across four production days. Experience a live film set on location.
On Set
Bespoke Showreel Production
Hero. Or villain?
Over the film production week you will star in two professional showreel scenes that casting directors actually want to watch.
Cinematic Scenes.
Shot for the Big Screen.
Your scenes are filmed with cinema cameras, crafted lighting and carefully designed framing — creating footage that looks and feels like it belongs in film and television.
Scenes Filmed using Sony CineAlta Cameras.
Range That
Reveals You.
Explore contrasting characters, tones and genres across your scenes, giving casting directors a clear sense of your range and where you truly come alive.
Bespoke scripts written by award-winning writers.
Cut for
Casting.
Your showreel scenes are edited to highlight you.
Each cut is shaped around the strongest beats of your performance so the final footage works exactly as it should — putting your acting front and centre.
Professionally edited and colour graded deliverables.
Who it is for
Serious about screen.
At any stage.
A unique programme, designed for those seeking a challenge and wanting to gain high-end cinematic footage to grow their acting career in the UAE and Internationally.
This could be for you if…
- You are already acting but your footage no longer represents you
- You are moving from theatre, modelling or presenting into screen acting
- You want honest, individual direction—not generic encouragement
- You want to understand how professional film sets work
It is probably not for you if…
- You are looking for a casual drop-in class
- You are unwilling to commit fully to the training experiences
- You’re not ready to take direction, make adjustments and work collaboratively
- You’re unable to prepare or rehearse between sessions
Start Your Journey
Tweleve Places.
Every performance matters.
Every application is reviewed by the Actors Studio talent team, with just 12 actors selected to join the Dubai cohort on this exclusive 2 week programme.
AED 16,950
Founding rate · standard future fee AED 18,500
Reserve your place
AED 4,000
Payment plans
Available
Cohort
Maximum 12
Applying does not commit you to payment. Suitable applicants will be invited to a short online conversation before an offer is made.
Questions. Answered.
Before you apply.
Not necessarily. We consider potential, commitment and suitability—not only credits. The programme is intensive, so complete beginners must demonstrate that they are ready to prepare and work professionally.
No. Week one is built around a weekend and evening sessions. In week two, everyone attends Monday; filming is then organised around individual call times across Tuesday to Friday.
Yes. We review your playing range, goals and current material before selecting or developing two contrasting scenes. Final casting and pairings are crafted by our talent team.
Final files are scheduled for delivery within six to eight weeks of the final filming day, following picture edit, sound post and colour.
Applicants travelling from outside of Dubai will be advised on suitable accommodation options within the local area.
Two Week Intensive
Dubai
