Screen Acting Intensive Course - 4 weeks

Learn how to use your voice and body effectively for the camera. Develop physical and vocal stillness, expressive control, and the ability to adjust your performance for different shot types, from intimate close-ups to dynamic wide shots. You'll practise breathing techniques, vocal modulation, and subtle movement work, helping you create powerful, truthful performances across genres.

Deepen your understanding of character through practical exercises based on leading practitioners such as Stanislavski, Meisner, and Uta Hagen. You’ll learn how to build authentic backstories, emotional objectives, and psychological realism, enabling you to inhabit characters with honesty and precision.

Take part in a professional portrait shoot with an experienced industry photographer. You'll receive an industry-standard headshot — an essential marketing tool for casting sites, agents, and auditions — styled to reflect your casting type and personal brand.

Develop the essential skill of identifying and playing subtext — the hidden emotions and intentions beneath dialogue — to bring greater depth, realism, and nuance to your screen performances. Learn how to communicate story and emotion even when saying very little.

Gain hands-on experience in auditioning for film, television, and commercials. Learn how to prepare sides (audition scenes), manage nerves, and adapt your delivery to suit different genres and screen styles.

Master the self-tape process — now a crucial part of the casting world. Learn how to prepare strong, professional tapes that showcase your strengths on screen, with tips on lighting, framing, technical setup, and performance technique.

Gain rare insider insight from a professional casting director. Understand what casting directors look for, what makes a memorable audition, and how to make the best impression in self-tapes and in-person auditions. Ask questions and receive practical advice based on years of industry experience.

Learn how to conduct yourself professionally on set, understanding the different roles of a film crew, the correct terminology, and how to work efficiently and respectfully in a production environment. This crucial training will prepare you for working confidently on professional sets.

Apply everything you have learned by taking part in a professionally filmed short film project, working in pairs to maximise your screen time. Directed and filmed by a professional crew using industry-standard equipment, your short film will be edited and delivered to you within 2–4 weeks — perfect for showreels, agent submissions, and building your portfolio.

This course is open to everyone — from beginners to those with some acting experience looking to develop their screen skills. You don't need previous training or professional experience to join.

No audition is required. All students are welcome! Simply book your place online — early booking is recommended as spaces fill quickly.

The course runs Monday to Friday over four consecutive weeks. Each day includes a full programme of acting classes, project work, filming sessions, and industry-led masterclasses. Expect a fast-paced, professional environment that mirrors the demands of real film and TV production.

Yes. As part of the course, you’ll participate in a headshot session with a professional photographer. Your headshot will be industry-standard, perfect for casting profiles, agent submissions, and promotional use.

In the final two weeks, you’ll work with your classmates on a collaborative short film project, filmed on location with a professional crew. The finished film (approximately 10 - 15 minutes) will be delivered to you within 2–4 weeks of course completion — a valuable addition to your showreel.

Yes — and many students do! Your short film is ideal for agent submissions, casting applications, and marketing yourself professionally in the industry.

You’ll benefit from ongoing personal feedback, practical screen projects, workshops on industry etiquette, and exclusive masterclasses with professional casting directors and acting agents.

Training takes place at City Academy’s central London studios, with location shoots happening at various London sites.

Wear comfortable clothes suitable for movement work, and bring a notebook, water bottle, and any necessary personal items. All scripts and filming equipment are provided.

Yes. Students are encouraged to continue learning outside of class by rehearsing scenes, learning lines, researching roles, and preparing for filmed projects. Extracurricular practice will enhance your progress throughout the course.

City Academy courses are self-funded, but flexible payment plans are available. Please contact us 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.