In Screen Acting
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Held at Pinewood Studios
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Taught by Industry Professionals
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Tools For Career Success Built-In
Four Week Diploma
Pinewood Studios
A four-week, on-set screen acting Masterclass designed to prepare actors for real film and TV work held at Pinewood Studios.
15 Industry Lessons · 120hrs
Times
4 Weeks – Monday to Friday
Training: 10am to 5pm
Filming Week: 8am to 6pm
Suitable For
Emerging Actors
All Levels of Ability
High Level of Commitment
Four Week Diploma
Pinewood Studios
A four-week, on-set screen acting Masterclass designed to prepare actors for real film and TV work held at Pinewood Studios.
15 Industry Lessons · 120hrs
About This Masterclass
Engage in four weeks of hands-on acting training at Pinewood Studios, gaining the experience, industry contacts, and tools essential for a successful screen acting career. Collaborate closely with leading Directors, Casting Director, and A-List acting coaches to elevate and refine your skillset.
Showreel Scenes That Get You Cast
Bespoke, professionally filmed scenes designed to showcase your unique talent.
Ace Your Auditions
and Self-Tapes
Insider audition secrets from a leading Casting Director to boost your booking rate.
Voice & Breath for Authentic Performance
Unlock deeper emotions and elevate your screen presence through expert vocal training.
Unlock Skills for Immediate Casting
Intensive on-set experience to excel in TV and Film from day one.
Your Industry Tutors
Training Held
at Pinewood Studios
The Heart of British Film
Feel inspired and build your confidence as you work around the worlds most influential filmmakers in a supportive and creative environment.
Week 1: Master the Camera – Confidence in the Technical
Struggling to gain confidence in front of the camera? Master essential techniques—from hitting marks to maintaining continuity.
Hands-on filming exercises, technical know-how, and personalised feedback from film industry professionals will transform your screen presence, boosting your confidence and delivering polished performances every time.
- 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.
- 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.
- Apply consistency in performance between shots.
- How to accurately hit marks on set.
- Maintaining personal continuity throughout a performance.
- Introduction to scene objectives.
- Apply detailed objectives to a scene.
- How to change circumstances between lines and genre.
- How stakes impact delivery.
- 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.
Week 2: Unlock Authentic Performances – Voice, Movement & Improvisation
Struggle to stay fresh across multiple takes? Learn how top actors maintain authenticity and depth.
Through script analysis, improvisation, and vocal/physical exercises, you'll master techniques to create captivating, genuine performances—no matter the genre or complexity.
- Learn to imagine your surroundings relevant to the scene.
- Building themes for your character.
- Begin to learn improvisation methods.
- Explore a range of scenarios where you will begin to improvise in character.
- Learn how to keep making progress without lines whilst improvising.
- 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.
- Learn more about yourself and how it can apply to characters.
- Discover physical and vocal habits that interfere with your delivery on camera.
- Introduction to breathing, posture and advanced emotional energy for characters.
- Work with unseen material and learn how to create any scenario in a cold read.
- Advanced script analysis to inform improvisation.
- Psychological gestures in performance, advanced breath work and invigorating physical techniques.
- Film scenes directed by Clare Davidson.
- Apply your new techniques learned over the week and feel a change in your voice and body on screen.
- Gain direct feedback on performance, emotion, voice and body and how to implement it for future work.
Week 3: Break Into the Industry – UK TV & The Business of Acting
Unsure how to turn acting into a career? Bridge your skills with industry demands, mastering multi-cam filming and continuing drama formats.
Learn self-tape secrets, audition techniques from casting directors, and build a professional profile designed to get you noticed by agents and industry decision-makers.
- Learn how to prepare for screen auditions.
- Perform mock auditions with feedback.
- Gain valuable insight into what casting directors look for.
- Learn how to make an impact in auditions.
- Do’s and Don’ts of auditioning.
- Understand the technical advancements required from an actor when working in multi-cam.
- Identify which shows use multi-cam and the skills required to get cast in them.
- Gain advanced skills in learning large scripts in a short period; vital for fast paced TV.
- Work with a large script on a fast-paced multi-cam set.
- Navigating the unique challenge of performing out of sequence.
- Push yourself in managing multiple storylines and delivering performances on demand.
- Apply your technical skills on a set.
- Self-Taping Essentials: Requirements and Strategies for Success.
- Crafting a Standout Self-Tape from Performance to Technical Excellence such as framing, lighting and sound.
- How to edit and submit your self-tape.
- Advice on equipment choices for self-taping.
- Working as an Actor in a Competitive Industry.
- Review of your acting CV 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.
Week 4: Your Showreel – Perform on a Professional Set
Frustrated your showreel isn't opening doors? Work directly with an Award-Winning Director and Cinematographer to film two bespoke scenes on RED cameras.
Professionally shot, directed, and edited, these standout scenes will elevate your casting opportunities, showcasing you at your absolute best.
Cinematic Showreels
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.
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Cinematic Quality
Filmed in Cine-4K on industry-leading RED Digital Cinema Cameras.
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Award-Winning Direction
Directed by an acclaimed industry professional who knows how to capture your best performance.
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Expertly Crafted
Shot by our experienced, professional crew at the iconic Pinewood Studios.
Previous Actor Showreels
Award-Winning Alumni
Graduate Spotlight
Join a global community of successful actors who've turned training into careers. Whether you're starting fresh or reigniting your passion, our Masterclass equips you with the essential industry tools, tailored training, and standout skills to thrive on screen.
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
- Canteen & Coffee shops on site
- Excellent and fast transport links from London
- We offer recommendations for accommodations conveniently located near the studios
- No previous qualifications required
- Film 2 duologue scenes for your acting showreel
- Led by Award-Winning Industry Professionals
- 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
- Small Class Size
Earn 130 Points From This Course
Apply for Spotlight Membership by earning 500 points through Actors Studio training. Each course awards different amounts of points.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All workshops during the course will be filmed. You can receive the footage by providing a 32GB USB drive, or alternatively, you can purchase our Media Pack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training is held at Pinewood Studios. Please see our Getting To Pinewood page for details on getting to the studios.
The course is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
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.
Four Week Diploma
Pinewood Studios
