TRAINING
ScreenLift Studios offers a complete training journey—from fundamentals to advanced screen acting mastery—designed to transition actors from class to cast. Every session is led by working filmmakers, with practical application and casting opportunity at the core.
FOUNDATION CLASS – £50 (For Beginners)
3-Hour Intensive: Foundations of Screen Acting
Your screen journey starts here.
Whether you're brand new to acting or shifting from stage to screen, this 3-hour immersive class delivers the essential techniques every screen actor needs to know—designed to build confidence, capability, and castability.
What You'll Learn:
Script & Dialogue
Learn how to break down film scripts, interpret dialogue, identify subtext, and deliver lines with authenticity—not performance.
Character Backstory & Arc
Craft rich internal lives and understand how a character’s history shapes their decisions and relationships on screen.
Emotional Profile
Understand the spectrum of emotion in performance—and how to access layered emotional truth without faking it.
Subtext, Tone & Mood
Master what isn’t said. Use silence, dynamics, and internal shifts to deepen your scenes.
Cues, Timing & Blocking
Train your screen awareness—when to move, when to listen, and how to hold the frame.
Obstacles & Objectives
Break down scenes using purpose and stakes—so every action and line has meaning.
Collaboration & Direction
Build chemistry with scene partners, take direction like a pro, and deliver under pressure.
Props, Costume & Physical Detail
Bring depth to your characters with sensory work, physical nuance, and real-world awareness.
What You'll Walk Away With:
- A full understanding of screen acting fundamentals
- Performance-ready scene experience
- A stronger emotional and technical toolkit
- Insight into what makes a screen performance believable
- Eligibility to join our Core Training Pathway
CORE TRAINING – £40/month (For Beginners/ Intermediate)
Weekly Screen Acting Class (90 mins)
Build consistency. Sharpen your craft. Get cast.
The Core Class is the heartbeat of your development at ScreenLift Studios. Designed for actors who’ve completed the Foundation Class or those with some experience, this weekly training digs deep into the craft while keeping you performance-ready and casting-active.
Whether you're looking to stay sharp or grow into more complex roles, Core keeps you moving forward—week after week.
What You'll Train:
Scene Work & Emotional Cadence
Learn to track and perform emotional arcs with truth and nuance.
Character Depth & Objectives
Break down characters into playable intentions, obstacles, and arcs.
Script Analysis for Screen
Explore tone, subtext, and emotional stakes through detailed script work.
Camera Awareness & Stillness
Train your body and face to work for the frame. Learn to do more with less.
Practical Performance Skills
Refine cues, timing, blocking, and physical choices in rehearsal-style scenes.
Casting & Rehearsal Practice
Develop audition confidence and performance reliability through real-world drills.
Class Structure:
- Weekly 90-minute Zoom class
- Max 20 students per cohort
- Themed months (e.g. Subtext, Silence, Stakes, Vulnerability)
- Set exercises + homework tasks
- Periodic performance-based assessments
- Private WhatsApp group for accountability and peer support
Who It’s For:
- Actors who have completed the Foundation Class
- Returning actors brushing up on screen skills
- Drama-trained performers new to camera
- Creatives aiming to earn castable credits through the community
What It Unlocks:
- Active inclusion in ScreenLift casting pool
- Eligibility to take the Screen Acting Proficiency Test (SAP)
- Access to in-person masterclasses
- Direct progression into Advanced Training (with SAP pass)
This is where you build your consistency, find your voice on screen, and earn your place in ScreenLift’s creative production ecosystem.
ADVANCED TRAINING – £50/month (Intermediate/ Advanced)
High-Level Weekly Screen Acting Class (90 mins)
+ Personal Development Plan + Weekly Progress Call
This is where committed actors go to level up.
Advanced Training is a high-performance screen acting space—available only to those who pass the Screen Acting Proficiency Test (SAP).
If you’re serious about booking lead roles, standing out in castings, and growing into screen-ready depth and detail, this class is for you.
Entry Requirement:
Must pass the Screen Acting Proficiency Test (SAP)
No exceptions. This class is for actors on a trajectory.
What You'll Train:
Advanced Script & Subtext Mastery
Unpack text for tension, silence, and non-verbal shifts.
Emotional Cadence & Layering
Work with complex emotional arcs and fine-tuned pacing.
High-Stakes Performance
Rehearse and perform scenes with emotional intensity and cinematic scale.
Psychological Depth & Detail
Push into characters’ internal worlds and external specificity.
Precision Blocking & Camera Sensitivity
Master subtle adjustments, on-camera stillness, and physical storytelling.
Collaborative Scene Work & Cold Reading
Adapt to direction, stay connected, and deliver under pressure.
Class Features:
- Weekly 90-minute live class (Zoom-based)
- All Core class notes
- Personalised Exercise Development Plan (PEDP) updated monthly
- 10-minute weekly progress call with your coach
- Small-group environment for deep work (max 12–16 actors)
- Modular written + performance assessments every 2 months
- Scene rotation drawn from original film material & actor-specific challenges
What It Unlocks:
Lead roles in ScreenLift original films
Priority casting in SX3 cinematic showcases
Direct invitation to intensive rehearsals and feature roles
Career mentorship via PEDP pathway
This is not a course.
It’s a training ground for working actors who want to develop mastery—and be cast accordingly.
Already passed SAP? Join now.
Haven’t yet? Start with Core + take the SAP Test when ready.
PERSONAL EXERCISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PEDP) – £20/month
Included free with Advanced Training
Or available as an add-on for SAP-certified Core actors
Your acting career deserves a plan.
The Personal Exercise Development Plan (PEDP) is a custom-built training framework tailored to your specific strengths, gaps, and casting potential. It provides weekly guidance, focused development tasks, and personal feedback to help you evolve with purpose.
Think of it as your personal coach in your inbox—tracking your growth, pushing your range, and sharpening your on-screen presence.
What’s Included:
Weekly Custom Training Tasks
Exercises chosen specifically for you—targeting voice, emotion, physicality, cold reads, or inner life depending on your profile.
Scene-Specific Coaching Tips
Weekly notes to help you apply your development plan to scenes in Core or Advanced class.
10-Minute Weekly Progress Call (Advanced only)
Quick check-in to review your growth, get clarity, and reset goals.
Monthly Self-Assessment Prompts
You’ll track your development across key areas of screen acting:
→ Technical (blocking, eye lines, camera sensitivity)
→ Emotional (range, cadence, depth)
→ Collaborative (presence, flexibility, chemistry)
Quarterly Plan Review
You’ll receive an updated development plan every 3 months based on performance, goals, and assessments.
Who It’s For:
- Included with Advanced Training
- Available to Core actors who’ve passed the SAP Test as a £20/month add-on
You must be SAP certified to be eligible. This is focused, elevated work designed to create real progression.
Why It Matters:
Eliminates guesswork from your growth
Provides tailored drills, not general tips
Tracks your readiness for larger roles and more demanding material
Helps you prepare for castings, showcases, and self-tapes with intent
Whether you’re aiming for a feature lead or your first reel-worthy moment, PEDP keeps your development actor-specific, trackable, and career-driven.
SCREEN ACTING PROFICIENCY TEST (SAP Test) – £200
Required for Advanced Training | Optional for Core Members
What Is the SAP Test?
The Screen Acting Proficiency Test (SAP) is a professional-grade assessment designed to evaluate your readiness for advanced training, major casting opportunities, and long-form roles within ScreenLift Studios productions.
Delivered by working filmmakers and performance coaches, the SAP test assesses your emotional range, technical ability, casting type, and creative instincts—and provides a clear pathway forward in your screen acting journey.
Why Take the SAP Test?
- Unlock eligibility for our Advanced Training Tier
- Gain access to priority casting opportunities
- Receive a complete actor profile, including casting strengths and development areas
- Qualify for a Personal Exercise Development Plan (PEDP)
- Join our shortlist for SX3, masterclasses, and feature film roles
What’s Involved?
The SAP Test is a multi-format performance assessment. You’ll be evaluated on:
- Live performance
- Scene work
- Voice, movement, and presence
- Cold reading & direction-taking
- Collaboration & adaptability
- Character connection & screen awareness
You’ll also complete a pre-assessment questionnaire and a post-test reflection to help shape your actor development profile.
Why It Matters
This is not just a skills test—it’s a mirror, a milestone, and a map.
It gives you feedback that isn’t just about where you are—but where you can go, and how to get there.
It’s the gateway to ScreenLift’s most competitive opportunities—and it proves you’re ready to step up.
Why Join Us?
✅ Professional Screen Training
Weekly classes delivered by working filmmakers.
✅ Real Casting Opportunities
Get cast in original films, SX3 showcase scenes, web series & features.
✅ A Supportive Creative Community
We train, rehearse, build, and create together.
✅ Career Progression That’s Real
From training to tangible credits—on screen, online, and in cinema.
🔒 Please note: Entry to the *Advanced Class is only available by passing the SAP Test.
No exceptions.
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Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for emerging and developing screen actors who are ready to train, collaborate, and get cast in real film projects.
We currently operate in 5 territories:
London
Brighton
Birmingham
Liverpool
Ireland
You don’t need an agent, prior screen credits, or formal training—just commitment, communication, and courage.
We welcome actors aged 18 to 68 from all backgrounds.
We cast based on emotional truth, not physical type.
Casting Pathways
Path 1: Foundation → Core → Cast
Continue training weekly and show consistent growth to unlock casting opportunities.
Path 2: Core → Cast
Already trained? Join Core Classes and get on our radar.
Path 3: SAP → Advanced → Cast
Pass the Screen Acting Proficiency Test to access our Advanced Class and lead-role eligibility.
Progressive Development Path:
Foundation → Core → SAP → Advanced
Why Join Us?
✅ Professional Screen Training
Weekly classes delivered by working filmmakers.
✅ Real Casting Opportunities
Get cast in original films, SX3 showcase scenes, web series & features.
✅ A Supportive Creative Community
We train, rehearse, build, and create together.
✅ Career Progression That’s Real
From training to tangible credits—on screen, online, and in cinema.
🔒 Please note: Entry to the *Advanced Class is only available by passing the SAP Test.
No exceptions.
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Join Our Community
We’re excited to welcome new talent into the ScreenLift Studios community. This form helps us get to know you; your experience, goals, and where you’d like to get involved.
Whether you're new to screen acting or already building your reel, this is the first step toward training, collaborating, and being cast in original productions. Please complete all questions as fully and honestly as possible.