London Film School, offer full-time MA Degree courses in both Film Making and Screewriting.

Testimonials from previous participants:

 

"I found the impact of improvisation both intriguing and surprising. For me the use of improvisation expanded the possibilities for emotion, movement and drama within any piece of work. The course gave me a real insight into what the improvising actor is doing, thinking and dealing with at any point. It highlights the constant need for clarity from the director."

"The week provided a set of ideas and practical ways to better the collaboration between actor and director. When improvisation is used properly, this collaboration can give a totally new dynamic to the director’s ideas. I’d like to do more!"

"It gave a great set of techniques to use with actors, and allowed us to try them first hand with professional actors, but also with fellow participants. Using these techniques practically through the exercises gave us a really good understanding of how to help enhance the performance of an actor, as well as what works and what doesn't work when directing them."

"I was surprised and fascinated by what the professional actors brought to the process. I know that there is always a team working with any director – but their commitment to bring new insights to the work was fantastic, really amazing."

"Sean and the class were always encouraging and never judgemental about anyone’s work. It was a wonderful place to experiment with scenes. I think it was wise to have us all involved in the process – rather than sitting on the sidelines. Learning by doing may be more challenging, but it’s ultimately much more rewarding."

"Sean’s energy and enthusiasm were phenomenal. His commitment to the participants was genuine and I personally benefitted tremendously from the course."

"It was very enjoyable to be around people who really know how to play with ideas and situations on a pragmatic level."

"It was very useful to work on scripts or bits of dialogue brought in by the participants. This exercise made the potential of working with improvisation – not to mention what it can bring to a director or screenwriter in the process of visualizing, building or re-writing a scene – very tangible."

"The workshop was excellent. It was pitched at the right level for me and was the epitome of active learning, which I enjoy. Sean was very well focused, managed the class and time very well, and had excellent knowledge of the subject, which he communicated clearly and effectively."

"Sean did a fantastic job to bring out the best in all of us, despite the various levels of experience and focus within the class. He made particular efforts to ensure that everyone was involved and to steer each of us towards a more effective way of directing a scene without judgment. It was remarkable to see the improvement throughout the week from all of us. I am very glad I gave this course a try, as it has opened up a whole new potential ways of working. Thank you."

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