Step into a transformative 3-month journey designed to ignite your passion and unlock your full potential as a screen actor. Our full-time Screen Acting Foundation Course brings together a vibrant community of emerging talent, led by renowned industry professionals who will champion your growth every step of the way.
Immerse yourself in dynamic actor training and bring your skills to life through a series of inspiring, hands-on projects. Learn how to navigate the professional world with confidence — from finding opportunities and mastering auditions to thriving on set. In this course you will develop the acting skills needed to succeed: enjoy acting masterclasses, film a professional showreel, receive headshots and perform in an original short film with a professional crew.You will cover the fundamental skills to become a confident actor. Covering voice, movement, improv, text-analysis, camera technique, scene study, self-taping and more.
Take your career to the next level. Audition today by sending us a short video here and receive personal, written feedback from an industry professional.
Enjoy personal feedback & guidance from a selection of industry specialists in voice, movement, screen performance and more
This is a 3 month full-time course, Monday to Friday | Weeks 1 to 4 will run from 10:00 - 17:00 | Weeks 5 t0 12 will run from 11:00 - 17:00
9 modules in screen acting, self-taping and auditioning, showreel, private coaching, headshots, two short films and more.
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There are 9 core modules on this course that will provide students with comprehensive actor training. Each core module comprises several related classes lead by industry specialists including screen actors, voice and accent coaches, movement experts, a casting director and an agent and more.
As part of the course, you’ll build a strong foundation and develop the tools needed to succeed on screen. Your training will include:
Throughout the course, you will also focus on developing the specific skills needed to deliver powerful, natural performances on screen:
Your voice is a vital tool for on-screen performance. In this course, you will:
Movement is an essential part of creating truthful, engaging screen performances. You will:
Auditions are your gateway to professional work, and this course will fully prepare you for both self-taped and in-person opportunities. You’ll learn what casting directors are looking for and how to present yourself with confidence and professionalism every time. Your training will include:
Learn from the best with industry-led masterclasses focused on auditioning excellence. You will:
Your showreel is one of your most important marketing tools. In this module, you will:
Understand the business side of acting with expert-led coaching. You will:ul>
Put everything you’ve learnt into practice with a final short film project. You will:
Submit a short audition video — no longer than 3 minutes — and receive personal feedback. Start your video by stating your full name, followed by a short monologue or a scene performed with someone off-camera. You can use a piece from a play, TV or film script, or something you’ve written yourself.
This is your chance to showcase your creativity and for tutors to assess your suitability for the course — enjoy the process!
Places fill quickly, so we recommend sending your audition as soon as possible.
Click the button below, complete the form, and upload your video.
Our Screen Acting Foundation Course is led by a team of highly experienced industry professionals — working actors, directors, casting directors, stunt coordinators, and agents — all dedicated to nurturing the next generation of screen talent. Every tutor brings current, real-world expertise directly into the studio, ensuring you train to the standards expected by today’s film and television industry.
You’ll be guided by practitioners who have appeared in major TV dramas, international films, West End productions, and leading commercials. With their insider knowledge, industry insights, and hands-on experience, they will help you develop the technical skill, creative confidence, and professional understanding needed to succeed.
Through intensive classes, one-to-one feedback, and real-world projects, you’ll benefit from a direct connection to the screen industry — gaining not just training, but mentorship and inspiration.
Rob Ostlere has extensive experience on screen, including Restless (BBC), Game of Thrones (HBO), a regular award-winning role in BBC’s Holby City, and upcoming appearances in I Hate Suzie (Sky/Bad Wolf) and the movie Infinite (Paramount).
Mark has performed at the world famous Stratford Festival, has toured nationally with The Reduced Shakespeare Company, and has played in theatres such as Southwark Playhouse, Greenwich Theatre, and Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Hamza has directed a number of short films, some of which have been commissioned by Arts Council England, selected for BAFTA-qualifying film festivals and distributed internationally.
Amber's most recent credits include Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in the West End, Macbeth at the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Good John Proctor in The Jermyn Street Theatre.
Victoria has appeared in numerous television commercials and in sketches on Channel 4 and Channel 5, and projects on Radio 2 and Radio 4. Her stage credits include west end performances at The Aldwych Theatre and The Bloomsbury Theatre
Scott Sparrow is an award-winning actor and director originally from Zimbabwe. After completing his BA Honours in Drama at the prestigious Rhodes University in South Africa, Scott co-founded ‘The Mechanicals
Ronin is certified stage combat and fighting teacher with the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat and serves on the executive committee.
Toby;s screen credits include ‘Marcella’ for ITV, ‘The Aliens’ for Channel 4, ‘Call the Midwife’, ‘Rillington Place’ and ‘Silent Witness’ all for BBC
You'll need to send a short video (up to 3 minutes) introducing yourself with your name, followed by a short monologue or a scene with someone reading off-camera. Choose material that you feel confident and excited to perform.
We aim to get back to you within 48 hours with personal feedback. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by the City Academy team.
This is a full-time course running Monday to Friday, with a combination of acting classes, workshops, rehearsals, filming days, and industry masterclasses. You should be prepared for an intensive and rewarding schedule.
Yes. As part of the course, you will take part in a professionally shot showreel project and receive a full set of headshots to use for casting profiles and agent submissions.
Absolutely. You will work with professional directors, cinematographers, and crews using high-spec Black Magic cameras and equipment to create high-quality, edited short films.
Graduates leave with a portfolio of professional materials and insider advice on finding auditions, securing an agent, and launching their screen acting career. You'll also be invited to join our alumni network and stay connected with industry opportunities.
The course is held at our Central London venues, with some filming projects taking place on location around the city.
At present, City Academy courses are self-funded. However, flexible payment plans are available for this course — please contact us directly to discuss your options.
This course includes professional filming as described above. Regular course footage will be watched in class and you will receive live feedback notes from your tutor. This regular footage is for educational purposes only and will not be made available. This ensures that everyone feels free to explore and engage without the concern of regular class footage being publicly viewed.
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"The past 3 months have been an invaluable experience and allowed me to grow so much as a person and I am beyond grateful for every single tutor that simply did a fantastic job and contributed to my training and created this awesome, safe and inspiring environment. Going to class felt a bit like coming home.." Alexandra
“I just want to pass on my thanks and appreciation to Rob, Charlotte, Darren, Mark, Scarlett and Lynn because they were absolutely incredible. With their knowledge, support and encouragement I feel like a completely new actor. My confidence in myself as an actor and a person has increased tenfold. The course was so well thought out and put together - the amount of material we get is incredible!! I feel really ready to take the leap and get started with my career (very exciting and nerve wracking)." Francesca
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