4 Week Intensive

Pinewood Studios

Masterclass In Screen Acting

Pinewood Studios

Masterclass

In Screen Acting

4 Week Diploma Course

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Held at Pinewood Studios

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.

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Taught by Industry Professionals

Collaborate closely with leading Directors, Casting Director, and A-List acting coaches to elevate and refine your skillset.

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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.

What Actors Are Saying

"The staff are friendly, informative and have enormous deposits of knowledge. You won't find anything like this anywhere else."
"I learnt so much in a short amount of time in a very professional and positive environment."
"I learnt SO much. And more importantly every single staff member was extremely lovely and projected such positive energy EVERY day!"

Unlock Your Acting Potential For Film & TV

Work closely with Film & TV Directors, Casting Directors, and leading Acting Coaches in a professional, inspiring environment.

Develop your skills for the screen and auditions while gaining valuable industry insights. Graduates will receive the respected Actors Studio Masterclass Diploma.

Our Students Work With

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.

Meet Your Tutors

Training Outline

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.

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.

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.

Day 1: Visualising Your Surroundings
  • Learn to imagine your surroundings relevant to the scene. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.
Day 3: Advanced Emotion In Performance
  • 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.
Day 4: Cold Reading & Psychological Gestures
  • 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. 
Day 5: Embedding Body, Voice & Movement
  • 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.

Day 1: Audition Masterclass with Casting Director
  • 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.
Day 2: Single Cam vs Multi-Cam - Film vs TV
  • 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.
Day 3: Acting in Multi-Cam
  • 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.
Day 4: Making Your Self-Tape Shine
  • 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.
Day 5: Building a Successful Profile & Acting CV
  • 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

Bespoke Scenes.
Professional Set.
Unforgettable Results.

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. Showcase your talent, captivate casting directors, and unlock your full casting potential.

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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.

Earn 130 Points
Earn 400 Points To Be Eligible For Spotlight

Spotlight Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership, you must successfully earn a total of 400 Actors Studio points through our Training.

 

Each course is worth a specific number of points. Once you have accumulated at least 400 points, you will be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership.

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.

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.

Training Schedule

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. 

Booking Options

Pay a Deposit

The payment plan includes an additional fee of £100. The remaining balance is due in full no later than 30 days before the start of your course.

Pay in Full

Pay the full amount on booking.

 

Select Your Date

£3,100£3,350

Select a date then choose your payment method. This is a highly popular course and spaces are limited so we advise booking ahead to secure your booking.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking.

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
  • Canteen & Coffee shops on site
  • Excellent and fast transport links from London
  • We offer recommendations for accommodations conveniently located near the studios
Features
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I Receive Footage From Workshops?

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.

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.

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?

Training is held at Pinewood Studios. Please see our Getting To Pinewood page for details on getting to the studios.

How Many Students Are On This Course?

The course is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.

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.

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