FOUNDATIONS OF SCREEN ACTING

2 day intensive workshop

The perfect kick-start to your screen acting journey. Whether you’ve got a couple of screen credits under your belt, or have never stepped foot in front of the camera before, this course will help you develop a solid foundational understanding of how to give your best performance on screen every time. This isn’t a ‘tips and tricks’ class, this is training for proactive actors, ready to develop their craft.

INFORMATION ON OUR NEXT WORKSHOP:

SATURDAY 22ND & SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY

10am - 4pm

£70 per person

BN1 ARTS

VANTAGE POINT

BRIGHTON

bn1 4gw

FUTURE WORKSHOPS:

april 2025

DATES TBC

Book your workshop

Please use our secure booking system in order to secure your place on our workshops. Please note, that we keep our class sizes small and because of this our workshops do sell out quickly.

If you’re unable to make a workshop, but would like to hear about further workshops then consider signing up to our mailing list. We only send emails when we have new workshops available to book and it’s a great way of ensuring you don’t miss out.

STRUGGLING WITH PAYMENT?

If you would like to book but are under financial difficulties, we are able to offer a few places on payment plans. Please get in touch using our contact form to find out more.

If you are on Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance or Personal Independence Payments then do get in touch using our contact form as we are able to offer a few subsidised places.

can’t see a workshop available?

Our workshops often sell out due to their popularity and small class sizes. If you would like to stay up to date with when workshops are available to book then we do have a mailing list, who get to secure their places first. So do consider signing up to our mailing list below to be the first to find out when we have new workshops for booking.

Is this the course for me?

DO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF A CINEMA CAMERA?

The more that you’re used to performing in front of the camera, the more at ease you’ll feel and then you’ll be able to do your best work. This intensive workshop gives you the opportunity to get up in front of the camera and allow you to feel comfortable while performing.

HAVE YOU RECENTLY PERFORMED ON CAMERA?

Practice makes perfect. If you’ve recently shot a short or student film, maybe some corporate work or you’ve even landed yourself a TV/Film job, then why not keep your screen muscles warm and keep training. We get actors with a huge variety of experience but the ones who always succeed are the ones who understand that you must never stop learning as an actor. Even if you have had that experience of shooting on a film set, there’s no harm in going back to understand the basics as it’s not uncommon for actors to jump straight into film work without understanding the foundations of screen acting. If you walk away from one of our workshops without having learnt something - we’ll give you your money back!

ARE YOU ABLE TO FULLY PREPARE A SCRIPT FOR on-screen PERFORMANCE?

We put a big focus on making sure that our technical and textual understanding of Film & TV scripts is translated to our performance on screen. If you haven’t done your work on a script, there’s no hiding it from the camera. The process of picking apart scripts for screen can be tricky and it’s something you’ll walk away having a much greater understanding of from this intensive.

DO YOU enjoy SCREEN ACTING?

We love working with people who love to do this. Acting for screen is a joyous experience and all of our actors leave our workshops feeling inspired and with a greater sense of purpose in their careers. These workshops are an opportunity to get it wrong, to build connections with other actions and to find some more love in your craft.

FIND OUT MORE

Our course is run for 10 hours over 2 days. On the first day we focus on text, genre and preparation. We look at how to break down a TV/Film script and methods of creating a technically sound performance that serves the script. There is a big focus on how we can tell stories with our eyes, playing subtext, finding intelligent choices and playing the intentions behind the dialogue.
On the second day we introduce another actor into your scenes. We look at listening, responding and playing change in a way that is appropriate for the camera. The primary focus of the second day is responding to direction and creating technically sound performances so that all actors walk away with a foundational understanding of what makes up good screen technique.
On both days, each actor will get individual time in front of a cinema camera, with constant playback and review. At the end of the second day, we shoot our scenes with proper lighting and sound. These takes are then graded, edited and sent out to all actors for their own use - free of charge.
Yes, each actor will receive their takes which each get a simple colour grade and some sound work. These are sent out for no additional cost.
All of our tutors are industry professionals who have years of experience teaching specifically screen acting or are seasoned professional actors and directors in the industry.
This intensive course could be a great way of gearing yourself up to join our weekly sessions. Particularly if you need some more time to build confidence in front of the camera.

TESTIMONIALS

shell (brighton actor)

(Brighton Actor)
“I learned more in 3 weeks with Sam, than I have in the past 2 years at uni”
jacqueline

(Eastenders)
I am simply amazed at how much time, effort and dedication he puts into the course. I’ve been acting for over 20 years and have done many, many acting courses. One thing that stands out about Sam’s teaching is his ability to create a very relaxed, fun and safe environment. He makes it feel like a safe place to play, and more importantly to make mistakes, without fear of embarrassment. Any mistakes are very quickly shaped into positive and constructive feedback. He has a remarkable ability to get better performances from actors, in a really kind, fun and positive way.”
HARRI

(Currently training at Bristol Old Vic)
“These workshops feel like Brighton’s best kept secret for actors - classes full of invaluable lessons, a safe space to play and make mistakes, the best scripts, and a professionally filmed scene at the end of it. Sam is a fantastic teacher. I can’t recommend his classes highly enough.”
paris

(Brighton Actor)
“I have been to various acting for screen workshops before and I’ve learnt more in one class with Sam than I have throughout the course of the other ones I have done. I have also learnt technique that I’ve not been taught before and it has changed the acting for screen game for me - this was apparent from the first class with him.”
Frankie

(Brighton Actor)
I've been attending the drop in classes for the Acting on Screen workshops this term and have been utterly blown away. What makes this class different is that Sam's depth of knowledge on both, what happens in front of the camera and behind is astounding. He provides insight from every perspective, not just that of the director, but also the editor and the camera man, he teaches and suggests from every angle which is so helpful. It's enabled me to learn so much in a short space of time.
Rachel

(Lead Agent at Internation Actors London)
“The atmosphere was relaxed but focused and Sam has some great techniques to help elevate the actors performances in the scenes. Would highly recommend!”
WA'AD

(Brighton Actor)
“I highly recommend working with Sam! I’ve taken numerous acting for screen classes elsewhere but Sam’s constructive teachings and hands on approach have been the most helpful to me. He is organised, passionate, honest and I can’t wait to continue learning from him.”
Callum

(Chichester Actor)
“It is very obvious that a lot of thought and effort has gone into these sessions with the intent to get the best out of us and the best results possible. From learning about breaking down scripts to on screen techniques, there was so much helpful content that will be so useful to refer to again. Sam was constructive, patient, supportive and a pleasure to work with. I recommend Sam’s workshops to everyone as you come away with so much”
Simon

(The Toys That Built America)
“Sam is a fantastic teacher, who gives you the proper time and care to explore and grow your acting skills. Incredibly professional and passionate. Highly recommend these classes!”
Atlanta

(Brighton Actor)
“Would definitely recommend this course for any actors serious about refining their screen acting skills. Through dissecting the text, filming and watching back performance, I was able to pinpoint specific areas for improvement and existing bad habits in myself and others work. Sam’s constructive feedback and keen eye for detail has enabled me to target these areas, understand what works and what doesn’t and carry his advice into future screen work. His directing skills were also thorough and clear and I would certainly work with him again. Excellent value, what are you waiting for!?”
Juna

(International Actor)
“Sam is an incredible, capable teacher. I have learnt so much in a block of 3 sessions. It was absolutely amazing and helpful to grow as a screen actor and increase all the knowledge you need to perform confidently in front of a camera. And the footage is a awesome! Highly recommended!”
Jules

(Professional Voice Teacher)
Delighted to have attended the Screen Acting workshop weekly sessions! Sam creates a relaxed and creative atmosphere, and has great information and insights about film acting that he shares concisely and clearly. Even in one session he manages to pack it in- so you leave feeling inspired, challenged, and that you very much got your moneys worth. The experience of regularly being in front of a camera with a bunch of friendly and supportive peers and getting insightful and constructive feedback from Sam is invaluable. I highly recommend these sessions to anyone who is interested in film acting whether experienced or not.

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Meet the Team

All of our workshop leaders and guests are industry professionals.

Founder
Sam has been teaching Acting for Screen privately and at drama schools for many years. He has coached dozens of actors to gain roles in TV/Film or other screen work and has worked with hundreds more to improve their craft. As a professional actor he has worked on projects with Channel 4, Working Title, Focus Features, Radical Media and has worked on commercial projects with Jack Whitehall, Jess Glynne and Will Young.

Film Director and Screen Writer
Will is a Screenwriter and Director from Brighton. He's written or directed award-winning drama and comedy for TV and the web for platforms such as the BBC, Channel 4, Huffington Post as well as feature films, short form drama and web series.
He also works as a Creative Director and Copywriter for various Digital Agencies creating work for clients as diverse as Unicef, Michael Kors, COP26, Sony, NEOM, the NHS and Mercedes Formula 1.

Actor
Roman is a professional actor, best known for playing Owen in Sex Education and Frankie in Empire of Light. He has recently finished playing the Officer in The Comedy of Errors at The Globe.
Roman has also appeared in adverts for Apple, Walkers, McDonalds, FIFA, TK MAXX, Volkswagen and more.

LOCATION

BN1 Arts Centre,

Vantage Point

New England Road

Brighton

BN1 4GW

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