4 Week Intensive

Pinewood Studios

Masterclass In Screen Acting

4 Week Diploma

Pinewood Studios

Masterclass

In Screen Acting

1 Month Diploma Course

Unlock Your Acting Potential For Film & TV

Join an intensive training program designed for actors ready to refine their craft and thrive in the industry. 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.

Opens Doors with a Professional Showreel

Master Self-Taping and Audition Techniques

Develop On-Camera Skills Through Practical Learning

Understand How to Succeed in Film and TV Business

Award-Winning Alumni

Graduate Spotlight

Alumni of our Screen Acting Masterclass landing roles in film and TV worldwide. Our course provides the essential tools to build and sustain a successful career in screen acting. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to refresh your career, our training is tailored to enhance your unique skills.

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

Struggle with feeling natural on camera? This week, you’ll uncover the secrets to on-screen confidence, learning how to hit your marks, find your light, and maintain continuity like a pro.

With hands-on filming sessions, you’ll gain practical experience in eye lines, shot sizes, and other technical essentials actors need to deliver flawless performances. Our expert tutors provide personalised feedback to help you overcome insecurities and feel at home in front of the camera.

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

Do you find it hard to stay fresh and natural across multiple takes? Week two equips you with the tools used by A-List talent to create authentic, captivating performances every time. Through script analysis, character development, and improvisation techniques, you’ll discover how to connect deeply with your role.

Vocal and physical exercises will help you relax on set and tap into the emotions needed for any scene. Whether it’s a dramatic monologue or a comedic exchange, you’ll leave with a method you can rely on for every performance.

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

Wondering how to turn your craft into a career? This week bridges the gap between acting and the business of acting. You’ll learn how to navigate the high-pressure world of Continuing Drama, mastering multi-camera techniques and the art of moving effortlessly in front of an active lens.

You’ll also tackle self-taping, working with casting directors, and taking direction in auditions, giving you a roadmap to stand out in today’s competitive industry. Walk away with a professional profile that gets you noticed by casting directors and agents.

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

Feel like your showreel isn’t getting you the roles you deserve? In your final week, you’ll collaborate with an Award-Winning Director and Cinematographer to create two custom-crafted showreel scenes. Filmed on RED cameras and professionally edited, these scenes will showcase your talent at its finest.

By the end of the week, you’ll not only have experience performing on a professional set but also fresh stand-out showreel Directed by those working in the industry. Your next casting opportunity starts here.

Meet Your Tutors

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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.

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

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. 

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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Booking Options

Pay in Full

Pay the full amount on booking.

 

Pay a Deposit

The payment plan includes an additional fee of £100, payable at the time of booking. You will pay a deposit of £700, plus the £100 fee. The remaining balance is due in full no later than 30 days before the start of your course.

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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.

Additional Information

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

Payment Options

We accept all major debit and credit cards. Take advantage of PayPal Pay In 3, where you can split the cost of your deposit into three interest-free payments. 

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