Screen Acting Course
Scene to Screen: 3 Day Course with Director James Larkin
With Award-Winning Director & Actor James Larkin
When
Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th November 2026
Suitable For
Training & Professional Actors
Times
Day 1 & 2: 10am to 5pm
Day 3: 8am to 6pm
Day 3: 8am to 6pm
Key Skill
Film a Fresh Showreel Scene
About This Course
Discover an exceptional chance to refine your screen acting craft in this three-day immersive course with renowned actor and director James Larkin, celebrated for his roles in Call the Midwife, Black Mirror, and Maigret.
Across three dynamic days, you’ll engage in intensive scene work, explore character depth, and step into the spotlight on a professional set under James’s insightful guidance, supported by an experienced crew.
Across three dynamic days, you’ll engage in intensive scene work, explore character depth, and step into the spotlight on a professional set under James’s insightful guidance, supported by an experienced crew.
What Happens On The Course?
Elevate your screen acting to new heights in this intensive three-day course, crafted specifically for trained actors eager to refine their craft under the expert guidance of James Larkin, a seasoned actor and director known for his acclaimed work in Call the Midwife, Black Mirror, and Maigret.
Over three action-packed days, you’ll delve into complex scenes, uncover deeper layers of character, and enhance your storytelling skills with James’s insider perspective on screen performance. Designed for actors serious about excelling in film and television, this course provides hands-on experience working with a professional crew, capturing your performance on a live set to showcase your growth and expertise.
Over three action-packed days, you’ll delve into complex scenes, uncover deeper layers of character, and enhance your storytelling skills with James’s insider perspective on screen performance. Designed for actors serious about excelling in film and television, this course provides hands-on experience working with a professional crew, capturing your performance on a live set to showcase your growth and expertise.
What You'll Love
Course Location
Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH
Free parking available at Pinewood Studios
Coffee Shop on site (may not be open at weekends)
Excellent transport links from London
Your Tutor
James Larkin
Award-Winning Director & Actor
James Larkin is a distinguished actor and director with over three decades of experience in theatre, film, and television. A Royal Academy of Dramatic Art alumnus, he has collaborated with industry luminaries such as Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench.
Larkin’s notable acting roles include Inspector Lapointe in ITV’s “Maigret,” Tony Blair in the BAFTA-winning “The Government Inspector,” and recent roles in “Wolf Hall” and “Black Mirror.”
As a director, he has helmed numerous television dramas, including BBC’s “Call the Midwife” and ABC’s “Private Practice.” His feature film directorial debut, “City Slacker,” received nominations for Best Film at both the Raindance Film Festival and the British Independent Film Awards.
Larkin’s notable acting roles include Inspector Lapointe in ITV’s “Maigret,” Tony Blair in the BAFTA-winning “The Government Inspector,” and recent roles in “Wolf Hall” and “Black Mirror.”
As a director, he has helmed numerous television dramas, including BBC’s “Call the Midwife” and ABC’s “Private Practice.” His feature film directorial debut, “City Slacker,” received nominations for Best Film at both the Raindance Film Festival and the British Independent Film Awards.
Features
Previous Actor Showreels
" I am now getting more auditions with my new showreel. From start to finish it’s very professionally organised. I highly recommend this course."
"With support from Actors Studio, I achieved Spotlight membership and they helped me land my first feature film role — my first step into the industry."
"I sent my new showreel to an agent and they called me straightaway to arrange a meeting with them!"
When
Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th November 2026
Suitable For
Training & Professional Actors
Times
Day 1 & 2: 10am to 5pm
Day 3: 8am to 6pm
Day 3: 8am to 6pm
What You'll Love
Film a Fresh Showreel Scene
£585
Earn 20 Points From This Course
Actors Studio uses its own 500-point training pathway to support Spotlight applications.
At 500 points, students have completed the training track needed to apply for Spotlight.
At 500 points, students have completed the training track needed to apply for Spotlight.
