Short Courses

One Week Crash Course

Duration

1 week, 10:30am – 5pm

Location

415 Wick Lane, London, E3 2JG

Fees & Entry Requirements

£695 – No Audition Required
(Minimum age 18)

An ideal introduction to Screen Acting techniques for all

The Crash Course is a powerful and insightful program designed to explore the fundamental skills required for film and television acting. Whilst targeting students with some theatre experience who wish to gain valuable knowledge in working in front of the camera, this course can offer great insight for both individuals with no experience as well as intermediate actors looking to brush up their acting for screen skills.

Coming Crash Courses

– Monday, 02 December 2024 to Friday, 06 December 2024

Course Overview

Working with industry professional Mark Normandy the 5-day course will cover:
Acting technique for Camera and understanding the difference between screen acting and theatre acting by experiencing it through practical work on screen.

Speed learning script technique

Acting continuity and analysis

Cinematic poetics

Audition technique and requirements

Surviving in the Industry and gaining knowledge of CV development, head shots, working with agents and casting directors

Show reel coaching and direction

All show reels are shot on the latest 4K technology camera offering full flexibility in editing and quality of image. The Course is ideal for anyone who wishes to obtain thorough and practical introduction to Acting for Screen.

The friendly environment we create and the highly accessible and practical work will help anyone who attends the course to gain the knowledge, experience and confidence required to produce natural and engaging work in front of the screen and start their journey in the industry.

Our Tutors

Professional Training from Experienced Industry Professionals

Effective training requires more than just imparting knowledge from textbooks and setting appropriate assignments – that’s why all our tutors are actively involved in the film and television industries, bringing a wealth of real-life experience to their teaching and training.

Mark Normandy

Screen Acting / Screen Writing

Mark Normandy

Mark has spent much of his creative life as an actor, writer and director with critical acclaim in the theatre, film and television industry. He has run his own theatre company ‘Hot Toddy’ productions successfully for several years.

Real Results Post-training

Katie Bridgette Murphy
Daniel was very thorough, dedicated and encouraging in his approach to each class. Being an actor himself with years of experience behind him, he gave us a lot of advice about the ...
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Katie Bridgette Murphy
2014 Graduate
Daniel was very thorough, dedicated and encouraging in his approach to each class. Being an actor himself with years of experience behind him, he gave us a lot of advice about the realities of the industry as a whole, which is invaluable for a new actor starting out. During his class, he made sure that each student had time to work through their script with him and he was very specific with his directorial style, which really enhanced each of our performances and pushed us to produce the best work we could. Daniel is also a very skilled storyteller and filmmaker.
Katie Bridgette Murphy
Katie Bridgette Murphy
2014 Graduate
Fabrizo Lloris
ISSA is the drama school you need to attend to fully understand what the film industry is all about. The best approach to my craft, in my opinion.
Fabrizo Lloris
2015 Graduate
ISSA is the drama school you need to attend to fully understand what the film industry is all about. The best approach to my craft, in my opinion.
Fabrizo Lloris
Fabrizo Lloris
2015 Graduate
Henrique Fonseca
An amazing school that prepared me both for the industry, what to expect from it; and my craft and how to approach each situation. Every time I'm preparing for an audition or ...
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Henrique Fonseca
2016 Graduate
An amazing school that prepared me both for the industry, what to expect from it; and my craft and how to approach each situation. Every time I'm preparing for an audition or waiting to go on set, there is always something i've learned at ISSA that helps me with the challenge I'm facing.
Henrique Fonseca
Henrique Fonseca
2016 Graduate
Afsaneh Dehrouyeh
Training at ISSA feels like you are part of a supportive community. Working in a safe space with the freedom to fail time and time again meant that I really got to ...
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Afsaneh Dehrouyeh
2016 Graduate
Training at ISSA feels like you are part of a supportive community. Working in a safe space with the freedom to fail time and time again meant that I really got to explore which tools worked for me personally when preparing and auditioning for roles.
Afsaneh Dehrouyeh
Afsaneh Dehrouyeh
2016 Graduate