SCREEN ACTING:
SUMMER INTENSIVE

Acting for Screen: 4-Day Intensive (Beginners)
 

Step in front of the camera with confidence.
This practical four-day intensive is designed for beginners who want to explore acting for film and
television in a supportive, hands-on environment. It’s also ideal for those with some basic
experience who want to strengthen their foundational skills.
Whether you're curious about screen acting or considering further training, this course will give you
a solid grounding in the core techniques needed to perform truthfully and naturally on camera.
Across four days, you’ll work with a professional acting coach to develop believable performances,
understand how screen acting differs from stage, and gain insight into the technical realities of
working on set.

What you’ll learn:
• The fundamentals of acting for camera
• How to deliver natural, truthful performances on screen
• Basic film set terminology and on-set etiquette
• How to work with framing, eyelines, and continuity
• What a self-tape is and how to approach it

What you’ll do:
• Take part in practical, camera-based exercises
• Rehearse and perform short scripted scenes
• Work in front of the camera every day
• Watch back your work and receive constructive feedback
• Film a short scene

By the end of the course, you will:
• Feel more confident performing on camera
• Understand the fundamentals of screen acting technique

• Have a filmed scene as a record of your work

Who's it for:
• Complete beginners
• Anyone curious about acting for film and television
• Stage actors transitioning to screen​​

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Dates: Monday 20th July - Thursday 23rd July 2026

Times: 9.00am - 1.00pm

Price: £350.00 (payment plans available)

EARLY BIRD: £300.00 (£50 OFF if booked before 1st June)

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Create & Perform: Screen Acting Intensive (Intermediate)

Write it. Shape it. Perform it. Film it.

This unique 4-day intensive is designed for actors with some experience who want to take
creative control of their work and experiment with writing for their casting. Combining
acting, writing, and screen performance, the course guides you through the process of
developing original material and bringing it to life on camera. You’ll generate your own
monologue refine it with professional guidance, and perform it in a filmed shoot.

What you’ll learn:
• Advanced screen acting techniques
• How to generate original material from character and impulse
• How to create material that reflects your strengths
• How to prepare work suitable for filming

What you’ll do:
• Take part in guided improvisation and development exercises
• Write and refine your own work

• Work on camera daily to develop precision and truth
• Rehearse with direction and detailed feedback
• Perform your piece in a filmed shoot
Outcome

By the end of the course, you will:
• Have created original material tailored to your casting
• Deliver a confident, detailed on camera performance
• Receive a filmed speech as an example of your work

Who's it for:
• Actors with some prior training or experience
• Performers looking to create their own material
• Actors wanting to strengthen their screen work
• Anyone interested in developing both acting and writing skills
Why this course?

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This intensive places your individuality at the centre of the process. You’ll develop a piece that reflects you as an actor and aligns with your casting, helping you present yourself more clearly and confidently on camera, while strengthening your on screen technique.

 

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Dates: Monday 20th July - Thursday 23rd July 2026

Times: 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Price: £350.00 (payment plans available)

EARLY BIRD: £300.00 (£50 OFF if booked before 1st June)

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COURSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT REID MEMORIAL CENTRE ON WEST SAVILLE TERRACE, EDINBURGH

 

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