Screen Acting Intensive (3 day studio workshop)

This essential 3-day (18-hour) intensive workshop is designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of acting for film and television. This hands-on, practical training will give you the tools to elevate your on-camera performance and navigate a professional set with confidence.

Master the Art of Screen Acting - "If theatre is medicine, film is surgery”

Join Edward J. Bentley (3iS / Bigoli Studios) and David Phillips (Camera Op / DOP / Bigoli Studios) as they share their extensive professional experience on both sides of the camera. Alongside special guest writers and directors, each shoot day offers fresh insights and hands-on learning from industry professionals.

This intensive screen acting workshop is designed to help actors refine their performance for film and television. You’ll work on original scenes with new scene partners, receiving professional direction and feedback in a fully immersive studio environment.

What will I take away from this workshop?

• Knowledge of how to adjust your performance for close-ups, wide shots, and different framing techniques.Insight into how to work with the eyes, breath, and stillness to create a compelling on-screen presence.
• Various principles of Wu-Wei—the path of least resistance—to bring authenticity and effortlessness to your performance.
• Essential technical skills necessary to take direction effectively and deliver camera-ready performances.
• The simple secret of “the illusion of character” and audience projection.
• An understanding of the technical vocabulary when working on a professional film set.
• A clear recognition of the difference between stage acting and screen acting.
• A handful of necessary tools to nail your next audition or shoot.
• All the confidence necessary to perform for film and television

5 star reviews - more on our google reviews @ Bigoli Studios

"Perfect balance of fun and intensity…respectful, thoughtful, and tough…a comprehensive weekend screen acting intensive covering many different elements…from physicality, technicality, and creativity."

"The workshop was extremely helpful. Especially for understanding in reality how little is needed on the camera and how the small change can do so much.”

"Excellent course. Top notch. Really helped me with my confidence in front of camera, especially the work on stillness and other very useful technical direction from the coaches."

The Team Behind the Workshop

Edward J. Bentley - an experienced actor, filmmaker, and acting coach with 25 years in the industry, Edward leads the sessions, coaching participants through on-camera exercises and refining their craft.

David Phillips - (Camera Op. / DOP) ensures a professional on-set experience, filming each scene and giving actors the chance to review and refine their performances in real-time.

Morgan Symes - offers a session on Alexander Technique, helping actors release tension, improve movement, and bring natural ease to their performances.

Tomislav Novakovic - a seasoned screenwriter and playwright—crafts original scripts, giving participants compelling material to work with throughout the workshop.

Together, this team creates a safe, immersive, hands-on experience designed to elevate your screen acting skills in a professional, supportive environment.

Booking information:

Places are limited to 10 atendees - first come, first served!

290 Euros per person. (Early bird discount available on eventbrite.com) To secure your place, you will need to pay 50 Euro deposit in the ticket link (Non-Refundable/Commitment) The remaining fee to be paid before or on the day of the workshop. We will send further details upon sign-up.

(Please note. This is an international workshop and will be entirely in English. Participants will need a fluent level of English and must be over 18 years of age)

If you have any further questions or would simly like more information on future dates please don’t hesitate to contact us by email:

contact@bigolipictures.com