Introduction
Over two transformative days, you’ll dive deep into scene rehearsals, character exploration, and on-set filming with a full professional crew.
From Rehearsal
to Reel
Capture Career-Defining Scenes
In two packed days, you’ll bring complex scenes to life with Jon’s unique perspective on storytelling, gaining inside knowledge on how to shine in powerful dramas. Uncover new layers in your performance, and experience the thrill of capturing it all on a live set.
Scene Preparation: You will receive tailored scenes prior to the course to review and begin character development.
Guided Rehearsals: Rehearse scenes with Jon’s expert guidance, focusing on character, motivation, scene dynamics and blocking.
Performance Feedback: Receive personalised direction and feedback to enhance your showreel-ready scene.
This sets the stage for Day Two’s professional filming!
Professional Set Environment: Step onto a live set with a full crew, guided by BAFTA-winning Director Jon East.
Scene Filming: Capture polished scenes with Jon directing, creating showreel material that truly stands out.
On-Set Training: Gain hands-on experience with set protocols, camera setups, and professional crew dynamics.
Jon East
BAFTA Winning Director
Meet Your Tutor
Having recently wrapped production of ‘Surface’ for Apple TV, Jon has collaborated with stars like Sandra Oh and Maggie Smith, shaping award-winning performances across genres from thrillers to historical epics. Known for his character-focused, cinematic style, Jon offers a unique chance to elevate your skills under the guidance of an elite director who’s mastered the art of bringing out award-worthy performances​.
Each course is worth a certain amount of points. Courses can be repeated to earn points. See below how many points you can earn from successfully completing this course.
Spotlight Eligibility
Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.Â
To be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership, you have to successfully earn 400 Points from Actors Studio Training.
- 2,500+ Roles / Month
- 500+ Roles / Week
- Used by 99% of UK Productions
- 200+ Breakdowns / Week
What You'll Love
Times
Day 2: 8am to 6pm
Designed For
When
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.
£485
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Jon East
BAFTA Winning Director
Having recently wrapped production of ‘Surface’ for Apple TV, Jon has collaborated with stars like Sandra Oh and Maggie Smith, shaping award-winning performances across genres from thrillers to historical epics. Known for his character-focused, cinematic style, Jon offers a unique chance to elevate your skills under the guidance of an elite director who’s mastered the art of bringing out award-worthy performances​.
