The final week of your course is focused on filming two professional scenes for your acting showreel. Â You will be given the chance to work alongside an Award-Winning Director and Cinematographer to experience filming on a professional set. Â Scenes, which are written bespoke for you, are shot on RED and then be professionally edited, colour-graded and sound designed for use on platforms such as Spotlight, IMDb and Mandy.com.
In Screen Acting
Central London
1 Month Diploma Course
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Four Week Course
Intensive four weeks of practical training, giving you the experience, contacts and tools you need to succeed as a screen actor.
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Award-Winning Tutors
Collaborate closely with acclaimed Directors, Casting Director, and top-tier acting coaches to elevate and refine your skillset to new heights.
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Tools For Success
Capture the attention of Casting Directors and Producers with a distinctive cinematic showreel crafted specifically for you by award-winning Directors, ensuring your standout presence in the industry.
Unlock Your Acting Potential For Film & TV
Immerse yourself in an intensive four-week advanced training program located in the heart of Central London and the renowned Pinewood Studios. Here, you’ll have the invaluable opportunity to closely collaborate with industry creatives, including esteemed Film & TV Directors, Acting Coaches and Casting Director.
Throughout this immersive experience, you’ll not only refine your craft but also develop essential business knowledge crucial for success in the entertainment industry.Â
Ideal if you are 17 years + and have some prior acting experience or training, or are a seasoned professional seeking a refresher.
International Talent
Graduate Spotlight
Alumni of our Screen Acting Masterclass consistently secure roles in film and television worldwide. Our course equips you with the essential knowledge to not only find success but also sustain a thriving career in screen acting.
Intensive Training
The first three weeks of your training on the Masterclass in Screen Acting runs from Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
The final week of your course is dedicated to filming your showreel, with a call time of 8am and wrap time of 6pm.Â
Meet Your Industry Leading Tutors
Training held in Central London
The initial three weeks of training take place in Central London.
Training Overview
Week 1: Get on Screen - Technical
To commence your Masterclass journey, you will be immersed into the world of screen acting in hands-on exercises. This comprehensive week will cover essential aspects such as shot sizes, eye lines, and personal continuity, providing you with practical skills vital for success on a film set.
Each day, you'll participate in filming scenes and receive constructive, honest feedback. This process ensures maximum on-screen time, allowing you to enhance your confidence and proficiency working on set.
Tutors: Jack Parry-Jones & Nathan Caselton
Day 1: Types of Shots & Size of Performance
- Essential technical skills necessary for successful on-camera performance.
- The impact of shot sizes on an actor’s performance and how to navigate them effectively.
- Building comfort and confidence in front of the camera.
Day 2: Applying Shot Sizes to Performance
- Adapting and refining your performance to suit the specific shot requirements.
- Considering spatial awareness in relation to the camera lens.
- Eye-lines in close-up.
- Start to build layers to your performance.
Day 3: Movement on Camera
- Apply consistency in performance between shots.
- How to accurately hit marks on set.
- Maintaining personal continuity throughout a performance.
- Introduction to scene objectives.
Day 4: The Thinking Actor
- Apply detailed objectives to a scene.
- How to change circumstances between lines and genre.
- How stakes impact delivery.
Day 5: Your Role On Set
- Participate in a role reversal on a set.
- Understand the demands of each department in Film & TV.
- Increase your communication between departments like Sound, Script Supervisors, Camera Assistants to enhance your employability skills as an actor and leave a good impression with production teams.
Week 2: Building a Character for Film
Having built confidence on camera and understanding the format of a working set, week two will arm you with the skills required to achieve an authentic and captivating performance and deliver it fresh with every take.
Working with a range of advanced scripts, under the guidance of experienced acting tutors you will develop your own method to analysing text. You will create and unpack the details of your character, supported by vocal and physical exercises to aid relaxation on a film set.
Tutor: Ifan Meredith
Day 1: Visualising Your Surroundings
- Learn to imagine your surroundings relevant to the scene.Â
- Building themes for your character.
- Begin to learn improvisation methods.
Day 2: Navigating Improvisation
- Explore a range of scenarios where you will begin to improvise in character.Â
- Learn how to keep making progress without lines whilst improvising.Â
- Direct playback of your performance with the group to see if your intensions are clearly conveyed on camera.
- Introduction to casting type based on look, tone and movement.
Day 3: Advanced Emotion In Performance
- Learn more about yourself and how it can apply to characters.Â
- Discover physical and vocal habits that interfere with your delivery on camera.
- Introduction to breathing, posture and advanced emotional energy for characters.
Day 4: Advanced Analysis for Leading Roles
- Understanding and dissecting a script is a deeply personal journey for actors. In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn a distinctive method for approaching scripts, particularly in handling extensive material and constructing a cohesive narrative from individual sides.
- Through the tutor’s guidance, you’ll gain valuable insights into techniques for synthesising complex content, empowering you to interpret scripts with clarity and depth.
Day 5: Apply Your Skills
- Film scenes directed by Ifan Meredith.
- Apply your new techniques learned over the week and feel a change in your voice and body on screen.Â
- Gain direct feedback on performance, emotion, voice and body and how to implement it for future work.
Week 3: Auditioning for Film & TV In the UK
During your Third Week, you will discover the business of acting through mock auditions with a industry leading Casting Director and explore the differences of TV and Film.
TV accounts for more than double the output of production in the UK, meaning it's where the majority of opportunities lie for actors.
To excel in this competitive industry, you'll receive invaluable insights into the audition process, including the art of self-taping, collaborating with casting directors, and establishing a compelling professional profile. Armed with confidence and essential industry knowledge, you'll be poised to make a memorable impression and thrive in your acting career.
Tutors: Ben Cogan & Clare Davidson
Day 1: Self-Tape Challenge
- Direct feedback on self-tapes submitted to the casting director before class: would you have secured the role?
- Learn how to film a watchable self-tape using home equipment.
- Test your ability to adapt in the moment cold-reading scripts.Â
Day 2: Preparing For Auditions
- Work closely with a casting director to prepare a script and character for an audition.
- Identify your performance strengths and how to apply them in self-tapes and auditions.
- Gain valuable insight into the casting process for UK Film & TV Production.
Day 3: Audition For a Role
- Enter a live mock audition with a casting director.
- Learn what makes a successful audition and how to leave a lasting impression.Â
- Understand the casting process and how to use an unsuccessful audition to your advantage.
Day 4: Advanced Body and Vocal Teardown
- Receive a detailed body and voice MOT from one of the worlds leading voice and movement coaches.
- Discover where your body tensions lie which can cause bad habits on screen, specifically in close-up.
- Discover emotional and vocal freedom in a range of inspiring exercises designed to boost confidence for your career.
Day 5: Building a Successful Profile & Acting CV
- Working as an Actor in a Competitive Industry.
- Review of your acting CV Â and headshots with detailed advice on how to improve.
- How to Slate with a difference.
- Techniques to keep your auditions, self-tapes and performance uniques.Â
Week 4: Filming at Pinewood Studios
The final week of your course is focused on filming two professional scenes for your acting showreel. You will be given the chance to work alongside an Award-Winning Director and Cinematographer to experience filming on a professional set and apply your new skills.
Scenes, which are written bespoke for you, are shot on RED and then professionally edited, colour-graded and sound designed for use on platforms such as Spotlight, Backstage and Mandy.com.
Week 4
Showreel Filming
at Pinewood Studios
Filming held at Pinewood Studios
The final week of your Masterclass course is held at the heart of the British Film Industry and home to some of the world’s most influential Oscar winning film makers. Feel inspired and build your confidence as you work with industry leading professionals in a supportive environment.
Getting to Pinewood Studios
Free parking is available on site. A free shuttle bus service runs to Pinewood from nearby stations, including Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross (Transfer time 10 mins).
Excellent transport links from Central London.
Spotlight Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership, you must successfully earn a total of 400 points through Actors Studio Training.
Each course is worth a specific number of points, and courses can be repeated to earn additional points. Once you have accumulated at least 400 points, you will be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership.
Earn 130 Points From This Course
Earn 400 Points To Be Eligible for Spotlight
Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.Â
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- 2,500+ Roles / Month
- 500+ Roles / Week
- Used by 99% of UK Productions
- 200+ Breakdowns / Week
Showreel Scenes
Alumni Credits
Get Seen on Screen
Embark on a path paved by internationally acclaimed actors who have kickstarted their careers through our renowned Masterclass. Utilise your newly acquired skills in your upcoming auditions and set sail on your journey to the silver screen.
★★★★★
Actors Studio is an incredible place for actors to grow, and train at any point of their careers. The staff are friendly, informative and have enormous deposits of knowledge.
I'll definitely be booking 2/3 courses at Actors Studio per year. You won't find anything like this anywhere else.
I'll definitely be booking 2/3 courses at Actors Studio per year. You won't find anything like this anywhere else.
★★★★★
I can’t recommend Actors Studio at Pinewood Studios highly enough! Their classes and showreel packages are truly invaluable tools for any aspiring actor serious about building a successful career. The classes are expertly designed, with instructors who know how to calm your nerves and create a supportive, encouraging environment that helps you thrive.
From developing essential acting techniques to refining your on-screen presence, every session is tailored to bring out the best in you.
From developing essential acting techniques to refining your on-screen presence, every session is tailored to bring out the best in you.
★★★★★
A galvanizing month of thorough Screen training ranging from acting techniques to technical terms. Having over 20 years of experience in the business I wanted an intense course to brush up my screen skills post-pandemic and that is exactly what I got.
Plus it is run by a very lovely bunch of creatives who tailor make the experience to nurture the best out of individuals.
Plus it is run by a very lovely bunch of creatives who tailor make the experience to nurture the best out of individuals.
★★★★★
The screen actors course gave me the tools, knowledge and skills to be able to apply myself to acting for screen. It was intense, hard work and seriously fulfilling.
I feel even more confident and prepared to take on the industry armed with acting toolkit. Thank you Actors Studio. Highly recommended!
I feel even more confident and prepared to take on the industry armed with acting toolkit. Thank you Actors Studio. Highly recommended!
★★★★★
The Masterclass in Screen Acting at Pinewood was an absolute honour to study. The course itself is brilliantly structured over four weeks. It's designed to open your eyes to the technical and emotional aspects of acting for screen, that up to this point, I have was not aware of at all.
The crew are absolutely fantastic and really make the course what it is - from talented and inspiring teachers, directors, scriptwriters, 1st ADs, camera crew, lighting and sound technicians - they're all inspiring in their own way.
The crew are absolutely fantastic and really make the course what it is - from talented and inspiring teachers, directors, scriptwriters, 1st ADs, camera crew, lighting and sound technicians - they're all inspiring in their own way.
★★★★★
Truly the best screen acting training experience. The masterclass in screen acting has taught me wonders about the industry from technicalities to the artistry to how to build yourself in the business.
This course had really challenged me every day, feeling tired as I got home and learning scripts everyday. The bar was set to high standards which really pushed me to come out as a much better actor.
This course had really challenged me every day, feeling tired as I got home and learning scripts everyday. The bar was set to high standards which really pushed me to come out as a much better actor.
★★★★★
The 4-week Masterclass at Actors Studio was a life changing experience! The Actors Studio team is wonderful and an honor to work with. This is a high quality training with great course content, inspiring teachers, a fantastic crew and amazing people in a creative environment.
The course itself is challenging but very informative, encouraging and fun! I can highly recommend the Masterclass and I will definitely come back to do another course soon - Thank you!
The course itself is challenging but very informative, encouraging and fun! I can highly recommend the Masterclass and I will definitely come back to do another course soon - Thank you!
Before You Book
Course Information
You will attend the Masterclass from Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm in Central London.
The final week of your course is dedicated to filming your showreel held at Pinewood Studios, with a call time of 8am and wrap time of 6pm. We highly recommend making yourself available after class should lessons be extended, or filming take longer than scheduled.
Getting to Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Studios is connected via a free shuttle bus service to Uxbridge Tube Station, Gerrards Cross, Slough and West Ruislip all with good links into Central London and surrounding areas.
The free shuttle bus operates morning and afternoon before and after class. Transport to filming locations will be arranged during your time on the course.
There is free parking available at Pinewood – you don’t require a permit to park.
Payment Plans
Secure your place with a £850 deposit today.
To make this course more accessible we offer a payment plan option to break down the cost into smaller individual amounts.
The payment plan includes an additional fee of £100, payable at the time of booking. You will pay a deposit of £750, plus the £100 fee. The remaining balance is due in full no later than 30 days before the start of your course.
Accommodation
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Accommodation is not included in this course, however we happily advise on the best nearby locations rented by previous students via websites such as AirBnb.
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Booking Options
This course has limited availability and spaces are first come first served.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking.
Full Payment Option
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Deposit Payment Option
The payment plan includes an additional fee of £100, payable at the time of booking. You will pay a deposit of £750, plus the £100 fee. The remaining balance is due in full no later than 30 days before the start of your course.
£3,495 – £3,650
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Weeks 1 to 3:
Central London
Week 4:
Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0NH
- No previous qualifications required
- Ideal if you have some prior acting experience or training, or are a seasoned professional seeking a refresher
- Certificate presented on completion
- Attracts a varied age range for those 17 yrs+
- International Students Welcome
- The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills
- Film 2 duologue scenes for your acting showreel
- Understand and apply techniques for creating authentic characters for the screen
- Understand the technical aspects of screen acting, including camera angles, lighting, and blocking, and how these elements affect performance.
- Enhance vocal clarity, projection, and tone control specific to screen acting
- Master techniques for auditioning on camera, including cold reading, self-taping, and preparing for audition scenarios
- Gain insights into navigating the acting industry, including networking, working with agents, auditioning for screen roles, and maintaining professionalism on set
Held in Central London
James Larkin
Multi-Award Winning Director
James originally trained at RADA as an actor and developed his passion and inspiration for directing from working with other actor/directors such as Sir Kenneth Branagh (directed James in King Lear, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Oscar-winning film of Henry V) and Dame Judi Dench (directed him in Much Ado about Nothing).
James is an award-winning director (Royal Television Society Awards, British Soap Awards, International Film Festivals) and is a veteran of television drama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I Receive Footage From Workshops?
All workshops will be filmed and available to download after completion of the course, crucial to your development.Â
Those who purchase the Media Pack will receive their footage on the last day.
How Do I Join Spotlight?
You will earn 130 points upon successful completion of this course. You need to earn 400 points from Actors Studio to be eligible for Spotlight.
Will I Receive A Showreel From This Course?
In the final week of the course you will apply your skills on a professional set and film two scenes. These scenes will go through post production including editing and colour grading and delivered via WeTransfer up to 7 weeks after the course.
How Do I Apply For The Course?
You can book through our website. We accept all major Credit & Debit Cards, PayPal and International Payment Providers. Ideal if you have some prior acting experience or training, or are a seasoned professional seeking a refresher. Not suitable for complete beginners.
What Do I Need To Prepare Before the Course?
You will be sent various scripts to learn throughout the course by the coordinator. You will also be sent a Welcome Pack highlighting any prior research you should complete before the course begins.
Is The Course Suitable For International Students?
Yes we welcome international students on all of our courses. The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills.
Where Is The Training Held?
The first three weeks of the course take place in Central London, with the final week held at Pinewood Studios
How Many Students Are On This Course?
There are a limited number of 12 spaces available.
What Time Do Workshops Run?
The course runs daily (Mon-Fri) from 10am to 5pm, with a lunch break typically at 1pm. During the final week, the schedule extends to accommodate the filming process, with hours generally from 8am to 6pm.
Where Is Showreel Filming Held?
The final week of the course dedicated to filming is held at Pinewood Studios. On some days the production may film on location near to the studios where transport will be organised.
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