one day intensive Screen acting Workshop
with
DIRECTOR | WRITER | PRODUCER
ANDREW GUNN
Date: Sat 28th Sept
Time: 10.30am - 17.30pm
Price: £79
About Andrew Gunn
ANDREW GUNN is an experienced and versatile film and television director whose diverse work encompasses high-end drama, children’s drama, comedy and short films.
He has directed some of the most high-profile dramas of recent years, working with Academy Award nominees and BAFTA award-winners, and counts amongst his collaborators Andy Serkis, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, David Morrissey, Olivia Coleman, John Simm, Ian Puleston-Davies, Felicity Jones, Sophie Okonedo, Ian Hart and Stephen Tomkinson.
His credits include the Emmy-winning Life on Mars, Doctor Who, Survivors, Wild at Heart, The Bay, Wolfblood, Green Wing and Primeval.
About the workshop
Exclusive In-the-Room Acting Workshop
🌟 Limited Participants:
Only 16 spots available.
👥 Age Requirement:
For participants aged 16 and above.
🎭 About the workshop
Join accomplished drama director ANDREW GUNN as he leads a Full Day Screen Acting Workshop, sharing the core skills and industry insights that you’ll need to launch a career in acting, from shooting the best self-tapes, preparing for castings and auditions and what directors are looking for.
Become familiar with the craft and technique of screen acting as well as the director’s process of collaborating with actors on set. Discover the secrets of blocking, rehearsing and shooting a scene, and how to work with a professional camera crew.
You will explore this through practical exercises, screenings, discussion and scripted acting workshops.
🏠 Venue:
Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road York YO23 1BW
For Sat Nav use - use YO23 1BS to navigate to the front of the building on Nunthorpe Road and the carpark is opposite.
How To Book
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01759 318192
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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
Booking
• Workshops must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Cancellations
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Cancel Less than 14 days and the full amount is liable. If we can rebook your place we can refund your money.
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Once the scripts are distributed, refunds for cancellations will not be issued. Please commit to the workshop date with this in mind.
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If we need to cancel a full refund will be given to each participant
Line Learning Commitment:
When you enroll, please commit to learning your lines. They don't need to be word-perfect, but having them off the page is respectful to your scene partner and allows you both to fully connect and make the most of the experience.
Scene Partner Consideration:
Participants will be paired up to work on scenes. If you cancel after the script distribution, it can be unfair to your scene partner, who is also investing time and effort. Please purchase a spot only if you can fully commit to the specified date.
No-shows:
Additionally, we kindly request that if, for any reason, you cannot make it to the workshop, please let us know in advance. In recent times, we've observed a growing trend of no-shows, which can be disruptive and unfair to your fellow participants. Your timely communication will help us maintain a respectful and considerate environment for everyone involved.
These terms are in place to ensure a positive and fair experience for all participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 🎭🤝
DISCLAIMER
“The workshop is educational and should not be considered as a job interview or audition. Attending workshops is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. It is a learning/educational experience. The presence of a Casting Director is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. Contact with a Casting Director at a workshop rarely results in any further contact with that Casting Director, Director, Producer, or any company affiliated with that Casting Director.”
Travel costs incurred by the student are not the responsibility of FIRST TAKE WORKSHOPS Please note that in the event of cancellation due to adverse weather, transport disruption, or illness of either the industry professional or student, FIRST TAKE WORKSHOPS to take no responsibility and are not liable for any costs associated with travel/overnight arrangements that are made and paid for in advance where the event does not subsequently take place at the designated time and date. All efforts will be made to reschedule where at all possible. Your responsibility It is the responsibility of the actor to ensure that any prep required for a workshop is received and worked on in good time. It is not the responsibility of FIRST TAKE WORKSHOPS if the student is unprepared for the workshop/ and does not have suitable materials with him/her to perform. It should be assumed that no facilities to copy or print speeches will be available at the venue.