The Director’s Take
When
Suitable For
For actors with some training looking to build a professional showreel
Times
18:30 – 21:00
Key Skill
Work Closely With a Director & Producer
About This Course
Learn how to become the kind of actor directors, producers, and casting teams can actually place. Then film material that reflects it. Work with producer and director Tim Kent across four online sessions, gain insight into casting and screen performance, then film a professional showreel scene at Pinewood Studios.
What Happens On The Course?
4 Online Sessions with Tim Kent
Across four focused online sessions, you’ll work with producer and director Tim Kent to understand what makes an actor stand out on screen.
You’ll explore:
What directors and producers actually look for in actors
How to make clearer, more confident choices
How your casting, energy, tone, and presence affect how you’re seen
How to take direction quickly and stay playable on set
How to avoid habits that weaken screen performances
Showreel Filming at Pinewood Studios
After the online sessions, you’ll film a professional showreel scene at Pinewood Studios. You’ll arrive prepared, directed, and clear on what your scene needs to achieve — giving you stronger footage that feels truthful, focused, and useful for casting.
Across four focused online sessions, you’ll work with producer and director Tim Kent to understand what makes an actor stand out on screen.
You’ll explore:
Showreel Filming at Pinewood Studios
After the online sessions, you’ll film a professional showreel scene at Pinewood Studios. You’ll arrive prepared, directed, and clear on what your scene needs to achieve — giving you stronger footage that feels truthful, focused, and useful for casting.
What You'll Love
Course Location
Sessions 1 to 4:
Held Online via Google Classroom
Filming Sessions 5:
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 (Weekdays only)
Canteen & Coffee shops on site (not open at weekends)
Excellent and fast transport links from London
We offer recommendations for accommodations conveniently located near the studios
Held Online via Google Classroom
Filming Sessions 5:
Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH
Your Tutor
Tim Kent
Director & Producer
Tim Kent is recognised as an accomplished director, producer, and the founder of the Actors Studio. With a career spanning over three decades, Kent has bridged the gap between professional training and high-end production, establishing himself as both a mentor for emerging talent and a creative force behind the camera.
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
Suitable For
For actors with some training looking to build a professional showreel
Times
18:30 – 21:00
Key Skill
Work Closely With a Director & Producer
£425
Earn 25 Points From This Course
Apply for Spotlight Membership by earning 500 points through Actors Studio training. Each course awards different amounts of points.
