Full Time Training

Career Recovery
and Development

Duration

Intensive – 3 weeks

Location

3 Mills Studios, London

Fees & Entry Requirements

Build your
Confidence
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Ability
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Knowledge

Have you been out of the loop?
Has your career as an actor been on hold?
Do you want to get back into the profession? This is the course for you. With professional tuition in a high spec studio, we will give back your confidence and ability to hold your own and deliver your best performance.

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Reignite Your Passion

Reignite your passion for acting and enhance your skills with our full-time, 3-week intensive course designed for actors looking to regain their confidence and stay up-to-date in the TV and film industry. Learn from working industry professionals in our high-spec studio and gain technical knowledge vital to today’s acting landscape along with a high quality showreel..
Given the limited spots available in the course, we ensure you receive personalized, ongoing feedback from our dedicated industry tutors.

Course Overview

What You Will Learn

 

Week 1: Television

  • Master the art of quick dialogue memorization.
  • Work in a multi-camera environment using our Black Magic 4K studio.
  • Gain hands-on experience with various TV genres such as medical, sitcom, legal, and police dramas.
  • Overcome challenging scripts and scenes.

Week 2: Film

  • Learn to work effectively with single-camera operations.
  • Develop a strong understanding of visual storytelling in different film genres, including Horror, Rom-Com, Gangster, and Period Drama.
  • Focus on nuanced performance and in-depth character study.

Week 3: Industry

  • Prepare and shoot a show reel to showcase your talents.
  • Enhance your ADR/voice-over skills.
  • Master audition techniques and self-taping strategies.
  • Learn simple editing skills for self-tapes and other projects.
  • Participate in workshops with casting directors and agents.
  • Explore online resources and platforms to find future work opportunities.

Course Dates

  • 2nd – 20th September 2024
  • 2nd – 20th December 2024
Two Year Screen Acting Training

Why Take This Course

  • Receive guidance from industry professionals.
  • Learn in a state-of-the-art studio environment.
  • Update your skills and techniques to stay competitive.
  • Build a professional network with peers, casting directors, and agents.
  • Revitalize your passion for acting and advance your career with confidence.

Whether you’re aiming to return to the industry or just want to sharpen your skills, this course provides the tools and expertise you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced TV and film world. Join us and take the first step towards reigniting your acting career!

Application Process

This course targets actors aged 35 and older who have prior acting.

Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form

Begin your application by clicking on the “Apply” button and filling out the online form. Provide your personal information, acting experience, and reasons for wanting to enroll in the course.

Step 2: Interview with Course Directors

Once your application is submitted, you may be invited to participate in an interview with the course directors. This is your opportunity to discuss your experience, goals, and expectations for the program. The interview helps ensure a good fit between you and the course.

Additional Notes:

Online interviews are available for overseas applicants.
The course is intensive and spots are limited, so we recommend applying early to secure your place.
The application process is designed to assess your suitability for the course and ensure you receive the maximum benefit from the program.

Fees & Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry to courses is through interview and all applicants must complete an Application Form.

Fees

  • Total Price: £2,950.00
  • Returnable Deposit: £500.00 (to secure your place in the course)

Payment Schedule
Deposits are payable 2 weeks after receiving notification of acceptance and guarantees a place on the course.
All fees are due 21 days prior to the start of each module.
The course fee is divided into four payments.

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.

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David B Craik

Read-through Technique Screen Writing for Actors

David B Craik

Started his career at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he trained in classical acting and theatre arts and at the renowned Bristol Old Vic Company. His training also included appearances for BBC TV Bristol. His career in acting and directing has included Repertory // National Theatre // West End // Theatre-in-Education // Fringe // four years touring in companies specialising in clown work and classical mime // TV comedy // Film // Music videos.

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Ray Brady

Film Director

Ray Brady

With a career spanning over thirty years of filmmaking, Ray Brady’s films have continued to win numerous international awards for best film, director, producer, editor, sound designer, SFX & scriptwriting.

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Mary Roscoe

Improvisation for Screen

Mary Roscoe

Mary grew up in Zimbabwe and came to London to train. She has been acting in film, television and theatre since 1980, and teaching alongside her acting work for 10 years. Recent acting with the acclaimed film directors Mike Leigh and Joanna Hogg led to Mary teaching improvisation for film at several drama schools in London.

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Belinda Peters

Sight Reading

Belinda Peters

Television includes “Judge John Deed”, “Mike and Angelo” series for children, “Sherlock Holmes – The Master Blackmailer”, “Eastenders”, “Casualty” and “The Bill”.

Film includes “The Shadow Within”, directed by Silvana Zancola, playing Madame Dauby. This won three awards in Europe.

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Real Results Post Training

We know training with the International School of Screen Acting is worth it for anyone wanting to build a career in the film and television industry, and we're hugely proud of the wide range of projects our alumni go on to after training with the International School of Screen Acting - but don't just take our word for it...

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 explore which tools worked for me personally when preparing and auditioning for roles.
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
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 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
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
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 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 ...
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