125 Educators providing Acting courses in Esher

Are you interested in becoming a filmmaker, actor or screenwriter? Join our Open Day on January 18th 2025 and hear more about our undergraduate courses and student life at Central Film School. What to expect on the day Learn more about our undergraduate degrees in filmmaking, acting and screenwriting Hear first-hand from current students about what it’s like to study at CFS Check out our excellent equipment and facilities on a campus tour Staff and students will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions you may have This is a great opportunity to find out more about our undergraduate courses and to get a feel for life at Central Film School!

With Acting Coach Sarah Hannah Introduction Are you a wannabe actor? You can prepare for the limelight with a 2 Day Beginners Crash Course at the World Famous Pinewood Studios. Targeting those with little or no experience (17 yrs +), the 2 day course offers a practical syllabus setting a strong and broad base for you to discover the basic technical skills that a screen actor needs to master. Meet Your Tutor Sarah Hannah Actress, Acting and Audition Coach Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced Professional Actress, Acting and Audition Coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. Course Outline Covering a variety of scripts, you will be taught etiquette on the set, how to warm up your body and voice, and how to bring scripts to life on screen through basic script and scene analysis. You will shoot a scene with your experienced tutor who will share knowledge on hitting marks, shot sizes, continuity and eye lines before providing an insight into the audition process and the business of being a screen actor. Your scene will be edited and delivered to you online. Additional Information Features Learn the basics of acting and performance for screen Film a scene with a Director Work together in a supportive atmosphere Held at the World Famous Pinewood Studios Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) looking to take your first step into screen acting Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Small Class Size Learning Outcomes Working in groups you will examine screenplays from an actor’s perspective Gain insight into the narrative structure Learn how to prepare yourself for screen Have a clear understanding of the technical requirement of acting on screen Course Location Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood Studios Nearest Train Stations: Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Coffee shop on site (may not be open at weekends) Excellent transport links from London

Looking refresh and advance your technical screen acting skills? This 5 Day Screen Acting Essentials course held at the World Famous Pinewood Studios has been crafted for those who are committed to improving and developing their knowledge in a practical setting on camera. Over the week you will build camera awareness, understand shot sizes and how they impact performance, hitting marks, script analysis and audition tips. Filming footage throughout the week you will receive immediate feedback from the experienced Directors and see progression to a confidence that can be applied both in self-tapes and on set. Course Outline Screen Acting Essentials Your Week On Camera The course aims to help actors leave feeling prepared and confident in their new skills enabling them to deliver better performances on screen. Day 1: The Technicals Learn and Practice the basic technical skills an actor needs to master to perform successfully in front of the camera. Understand the differences between acting for stage and screen. Topics include: shot sizes, continuity, eye-lines, vocal control, physicality and hitting marks. Day 2: Understanding The Script & Character Development Learn techniques and methods to successfully analyse a script in order to create inspirational and authentic characters. Developing characters you will identify their arc, and find contrast even within a page of script underpinned by voice, diction, physicality and improvisation skills. Day 3: Working on a Film Set To raise your awareness on a film set, you will participate in filming as members of the crew including sound, script supervising and Directing to really understand the challenges of each role and it you should communicate as an actor. You will also film a scene as part of this role-play process. Day 4: Audition Technique Understand how you should prepare for a screen audition. Experience the casting process most commonly in use today and how to avoid the pitfalls of interview ‘overkill’, preparing you for your next audition. Day 5: Lights, Camera, Action Implementing everything you have learned throughout the week, you will film a scene with a crew. Additional Information Features Suitable for anyone (17 yrs+) committed to improving their screen acting skills Learn the art of screen performance Practical and intensive training on camera Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs + Led by Award-Winning Industry Professionals This course is taught in English so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Learning Outcomes Increase your chances of securing acting roles Improved knowledge and confidence in front of camera Learn rehearsal techniques and processes Develop natural immersive acting skills Experience with a professional crew and Director Course Location 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 Canteen & Coffee shops on site

With Director Nathan Caselton Introduction You can prepare for the limelight with our screen acting workshop at the world famous Pinewood Studios. If you have a little or no experience, this workshop offers a practical syllabus setting a strong and broad base for you to build on. Covering a variety of screen scripts, you will be taught etiquette on the set, how warm up your body and voice, and how to bring scripts to life on screen. This workshop offers a friendly, fun and supportive environment. Meet Your Tutor Nathan Caselton Director Nathan Caselton is a Director and Assistant Director based at the prestigious Pinewood Studios. With a wealth of experience in both drama and commercial production, Nathan is well-versed in working with actors at various stages of their careers, from established professionals to beginners. His expertise lies in providing clear guidance and instilling confidence in actors, helping them build organic performances that shine on screen. Course Outline You will shoot a scene with an experienced Director who will share knowledge on shot sizes, continuity and eye lines, before providing an insight in to the audition process and the business of being a screen actor. This is ideal if you are looking to take your first step into acting on camera and experience your first workshop with Actors Studio. Additional Information Features Introduction to Screen Acting Learn a Script and Film a Scene Held at Pinewood Studios Suitable if you are a beginner (17 yrs+) Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Small Class Size Learning Outcomes Basics of Screen Acting How to learn a script Build confidence on camera Learn how a film or TV show is made How to work with other actors Course Location 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 and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Canteen and Coffee shops on site Excellent transport links from London

With A-List Acting Coach Mel Churcher Introduction Work directly with World Renowned Acting, Voice and Dialect Coach, Mel Churcher on this highly practical 4 day training course. With over 35 years’ experience and an extensive credits list, Mel has worked with some of the biggest names in Showbusiness, training actors and working closely with Directors on a range of International Film and TV projects. Meet Your Tutor Mel Churcher A-Lister Coach Mel Churcher is one of the Worlds top Acting and Dialogue Coaches in Film and TV. Mel has coached actors such as Daisy Edgar-Jones (War of the Worlds), Michelle Yeoh (The Lady), Daniel Craig & Angelina Jolie (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), Jet Li (Unleashed), Keira Knightley (The Hole, King Arthur), Henry Cavill (The Count of Monte Cristo), Sam Riley (Control). She has worked in the Voice Department of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (where she was Head of Voice and Text for twelve years), Shakespeare’s Globe, The Young Vic, Manchester Royal Exchange, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre in London. Mel has published several globally successful books on screen acting. Mel's Work Course Outline Mel takes a holistic approach over 4 full days of in-person process, taking students through the step by step process of creating, developing and delivering assured on screen performances using a physical approach to fuse the actor and the role. This allows you to find freedom and life in your screen performance, put to the test as you film throughout the course. Day 1 Mel will look at you, your unique life, your shining eyes on screen and see how you can use your energy within the specifics of the role – so that your work is alive and truthful. You’ll look at the differences between our essential selves and learnt text. (Everyone will have a solo session on-screen with Mel.) Day 2 Filming will continue alongside tips and games on camera. You will work extensively on scenes. Day 3 You’ll look at rehearsal techniques and strategies to build a life for screen including breathing work, improvisation, psychological gestures, physical metaphor and Mel’s Elemental metaphors. Day 4 You will complete the scene work and summarise your new skills under Mel’s guidance then with a chance to ask Mel any personal questions about your skills and career.  Additional Information Features Work closely with A-List Acting Coach Mel Churcher Film scenes for future development Designed to enhance your screen acting skills Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) with some previous acting training or a professional actor Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Small Class Size Learning Outcomes Build convincing characters Develop a holistic approach you can bring to set Learn to bring truth and life to every take Course Location Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond St, London NW1 3FE Nearest Tube Stations: Warren Street (5 mins): Northern & Victoria lines Euston Square (5 mins): Circle, Hammersmith & Metropolitan lines Great Portland Street (5 mins): Circle, Hammersmith & Metropolitan lines Euston inc National Rail (10 mins): Northern & Victoria line.

A special 5-day acting course including voice work, movement, improvisation and scene work led by the amazing Stuart Laing – it is designed for beginner-to-intermediate actors who might be considering making the leap into training professionally.

With James Larkin Boost Your Career & Confidence On Camera Do you find auditions terrifying? Are you not getting the bookings from your self tapes? Do you wonder why, when you make it onto set, what you thought was your best performance doesn’t make the cut? This exciting new course with Director and actor James Larkin will give both emerging talent and established actors an insight into what works on screen, both small and big. Having worked with Dame Judi Dench, Mark Rylance, Emma Thompson, Sam Mendes and Sir Michael Gambon, James is giving you a unique opportunity to develop your craft and shoot two fresh cinematic scenes for your showreel. Meet Your Tutor James Larkin Director As a Director and Actor James has sat through hundreds of hours of live auditions, self tapes, and worked on many film sets in front of and behind the camera. Everything from big budget movies, to low budget independent films, TV Films, short films, TV soap opera, Serial TV, music ads and commercials and Theatre. James has develop a unique method which addresses this missing link in performance, and has been honing it over the last 30 years and taught it at leading London drama schools – RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA. Course Outline Bring depth, humanity and watchability into your performance, making it far less likely you’ll be overlooked by the Execs employing you, or end up on the cutting room floor. It will give you a comfortable sense of relaxation on set when performing – a knowing that ‘you’ve got this’: an inbuilt confidence and ease, allowing you to step out of your own anxious performance thinking, and bask in a boundless pool of free flowing creativity. This course will enable you to create a performance that is free, hugely watchable, intriguing and undeniably human. Additional Information Features Intensive course Shoot footage for your acting showreel ( 2 scenes) Small Class Size Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs + Led by Award-Winning Industry Professionals Learning Outcomes Increase your chances of getting work Improved knowledge and confidence in front of camera Learn rehearsal techniques and processes Develop natural immersive acting skills Experience with a professional crew and Director Course Location Actors Studio Pinewood Studios Pinewood Road Iver Heath Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH

With Sarah Hannah Introduction Looking to film a fresh scene for your acting showreel but want to improve your confidence on camera before shooting? Look no further! Join our weekend intensive screen acting course designed to push you further, increase your knowledge, and elevate your screen acting techniques. Meet Your Tutor Sarah Hannah Actress, Acting and Audition Coach Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced Professional Actress, Acting and Audition Coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. Course Outline This immersive experience goes beyond the basics, increasing your knowledge and enhancing your toolbox of screen acting techniques. Following a day of filming with a professional crew, you’ll receive a digital copy of your edited scene—an impressive addition to your showreel, showcasing your refined skills. This course is suitable if you have had previous acting training are a drama school graduate or professional actor. Additional Information Features Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and have had previous acting training, drama school graduate or professional actor Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Small Class Size Create a truthful and technically confident on screen performance In-depth exploration of screen acting techniques Film a scene that will be edited for your acting showreel Suitable follow-on course if you have completed our Crash Course Weekend Beginners Course Learning Outcomes Create a truthful and technically confident on screen performance In-depth exploration of screen acting techniques Film a scene that will be edited for your acting showreel Improve your collaboration skills within a group Course Location Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood Studios Nearest Train Stations: Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Coffee shop on site (may not be open at weekends) Excellent transport links from London

With Directors Nathan Caselton and Taz Ayoub Boost Your Career & Confidence On Camera Are you ready for the ultimate learning experience in screen acting? Join our intensive 5-day course which is designed for anyone committed to improving their screen acting skills. This immersive program covers all facets of acting for Film and Television, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the processes which will culminate with you filming two inspirational scenes for your acting showreel. Meet Your Tutor Nathan Caselton and Taz Ayoub Directors Course Outline Embark on a transformative journey with our intensive 5 day practical training in screen acting with Showreel Production led by an experienced Screen Director. This immersive program is designed to provide hands-on experience and comprehensive knowledge in front of the camera, covering shot sizes, eye lines, personal continuity, and a range of immersive acting techniques. As this course is inclusive of all levels of ability, it offers a comprehensive overview of screen acting skills, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced concepts. It will include resources, material and instructional stratergies that cater to beginners while also offering challenges for those with more advanced skills. Additional Information Features Practical acting training for screen Shoot two scenes for your professional acting showreel with our Award Winning Crew Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and committed to improving your screen acting skills Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Small Class Size Learning Outcomes Further understanding of film & screen production Improved knowledge and confidence in front of camera Learn and develop rehearsal techniques Create interesting and engaging performances Develop natural immersive acting skills Experience working with a professional Director and Crew Further understanding of Film & Screen production Course Location Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood Studios Nearest Train Stations: Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Coffee shop on site (may not be open at weekends) Excellent transport links from London

With Young Actors Coach Paul Lockwood Introduction Acting classes designed for Children/Teenagers who show a passion for acting and wish to enhance their skills in acting for screen and stage. Actors Studio offers weekend crash courses in Theatre, Television and Film for young actors aged 11 – 16 at the world-renowned Pinewood Studios. Children will work alongside experienced actor and acting coach Paul Lockwood to learn the difference between stage and screen performances, while developing a high set of skills to achieve a truthful performance. Lights Camera Action widens a young actors skill-set with sessions that include, acting techniques, devising short scenes, script work, audition techniques, screen and stage acting, listening and reacting skills.  Meet Your Tutor Paul Lockwood Young Actors Coach Paul Lockwood is a screen actor and stage performer who specialises in working with young performers to help them realise their potential on screen. Paul works with both professional and beginners understanding the needs to help them succeed. Course Outline Our young actors are encouraged to work collaboratively, learning to give and accept constructive criticism and feedback to make them better actors. Our course also inspires confidence, social interaction, creativity and most of all fun in a secure and supportive environment. Children will film and receive an edited digital version of their scene! Special sessions in Audition Technique and Casting Advice will be offered where appropriate. Classes are held in our studio at Pinewood Studios over Weekends Additional Information Features Held at Pinewood Studios Popular with young performers looking to realise their potential Filmed scene for future development Further advice will be given to those showing potential Inspiring general confidence, social interaction and creativity Learning Outcomes Audition technique for commercial, film and stage The differences between stage and screen performances How to achieve emotionally truthful performance How to behave on a film set Developing listening and reacting skills Course Location Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood Studios Nearest Train Stations: Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Coffee shop on site (may not be open at weekends) Excellent transport links from London