Book your places now for this screen acting school masterclass in London! Whether you’re a budding screen actor drama student or just curious to find out what goes on behind the scenes on screen these one-day screen actors workshops are for you.
The courses take place at a renowned film centre in the heart of London’s Charing Cross district. This particular masterclass around acting for the screen is hosted by Patrick Tucker a successful stage and screen director since 1968 who has also been teaching acting and directing skills since 1999.
The first thing to know is that screen acting is very different from stage acting. On the stage everything runs ‘live’ and in chronological order. On the screen scenes are not shot in order and there are certain techniques directors use when filming that impact on how the actors act – it’s all to do with positions and vocal levels but we’ll just leave it there you’ll find out more on the course!
As well as hearing insights into the world of acting on screen from Patrick he’ll also engage you in group demonstrations and exercises so you can really see for yourself how it all works. There will be lots of filming and reviewing of what you’ve done so you can learn and improve together.
At lunch it’s an opportunity to chat to your fellow students and to network. It’s the chance to discuss projects and collaborations as well as refuelling for the afternoon part of your workshop.
The afternoon session covers various screen acting topics such as casting and auditions including filming and playback. Patrick will also talk you through how to get TV and film work as an actor with time spent on how best to present and promote yourself.
This screen acting school masterclass will prepare you for the real world of acting in front of a camera for film or television. It’s hosted by a well-known film centre that is responsible for the annual British Independent Film Awards and presented by a director with over 400 stage and TV directing credits to his name.
