Short Courses
Fighting for Screen Combat
When
Monday 9th – Friday 13th December 2024
Timings
10:30am – 4:30pm daily
Location
Studio G101, 415 Wick Ln, Bow, London
Cost
£549
Course Overview
Dive into the art of screen combat with our expert fight director Sam Kahn! This dynamic course covers unarmed combat, knife work, motion capture fighting, firearms handling, and sword fighting—all leading up to an epic final battle.
Designed to be physically engaging, this course will challenge your skills and build your confidence on camera. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended, and we’re happy to adapt techniques if you have any specific requirements. Just let us know in advance, and we’ll ensure you have the support you need to fully participate.
Ready to take on the fight? Join us and bring your action scenes to life!
To book your spot, please email us at office@screenacting.co.uk
More Short Courses
Your Tutor
Sam Kahn
Sam Kahn is a Director, Fight Director, and Choreographer, as well as a Certified Teacher with the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat (BASSC).
With extensive experience in designing and directing fights across a wide range of styles—from historical battles to fantasy combat—Sam brings a unique creative approach to staged violence. Since earning his BASSC qualification, he has continued to train students in the art of stage combat, running courses that provide an industry-recognised qualification.
Sam’s current projects include directing a 19th-century prizefighting short, designing fight sequences for a film performance test, collaborating with the group Impact (a fight unit for film, theatre, and television), and working on his sixth feature film.
Dedicated to creating safe, realistic, and impactful fight scenes, Sam works closely with actors and directors to maximise the effectiveness of each performance. He also collaborates with departments such as lighting, sound, costume, and make-up to ensure that action sequences are seamlessly integrated into the overall production.
Sam has worked with numerous educational organisations and continues to work closely with the International School of Screen Acting, where he actively develops the syllabus for stage and screen combat. His classes cater to both serious drama students and groups seeking engaging, hands-on workshops.
.