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Open Evening 'Introduction to TV, Film & Theatre Acting'

'Poor Wee Me' Trailer

Simon Powell's latest feature film:

Testimonials

"Doing the workshop gave me new confidence and I enjoyed it as well as learning so much. Thank you for the chance to learn about myself and some new acting skills."

...Flick Khouri, student

"I learned an awful lot and came out of the class with the definite sense and confidence that I was a much better actor than when I walked in."

...Phil Gwilliam, student

"I'd fully recommend the 'Acting for Screen' workshop to anyone that is truly serious in pursuing a career within the industry. I didn't only learn lots of new acting techniques, but learnt so much about myself; it was a lot like a journey of self-discovery."

...Paul Tolton, student

"I learnt how to act and direct from Colin Snell. My first and best teacher. The lesson was: Start with the text, ask simple questions and keep asking them; never use more than you need"

...Mathew Dunster, Director, Playwright and Actor

"The workshops have been fantastic, I enjoyed both acting for screen and the drama workshops. I feel that I have learnt so much, thank you"

...K.Cawte, student

"After doing your workshop, I feel I have the self-confidence and belief to go in for any audition, which is something I didn't have before!"

...M.Martin, student

"I was amazed at how real my acting became on the acting for screen workshop, it was a great 2 days, thank you"

...E.Wilson, student

"One word - Brilliant, absolutely loved the workshop"

...J.Lannon, student

Welcome to the IOM Academy of Television, Film & Theatre

Our next open evening will be on Monday 9th January, 2012 at the Empress Hotel, Loch Promenade, Douglas (7.30pm - 9.00pm). The evening is open to all experiences over the age of 14 who have a keen interest in 'Acting for Television, Film and Theatre'.

During the course of the evening you will learn the differences between acting on stage to acting on screen, with disussions surrounding the Academy's future projects including the new 'IOM Actors Studio' (in association with the Academy) and local film news to how you can enrol on our workshops and courses beginning in January, 2012.

The Academy is now accepting registrations for our new 'Acting for Screen' course beginning on Thursday 12th January, 2012 (7.30pm - 9.30pm).

Our latest workshop interview with Shameless actor 'Ciaran Griffiths' and writer/director 'Simon Powell', in assocation with Reel Vision Solutions:

The success of the Academy's training has already seen students cast in featured film roles including: 'Rose Gold'. The film features Ciaran Griffiths (Shameless), Maxine Peake (various ITV & BBC dramas), Michelle Holmes (Coronation Street & Rita Sue & Bob too) and Paul Hurstfield.

The film 'Ashes' starring Ray Winstone and James Sturgess, due for release early 2012 and 'Betrayal' starring Lee Boardman.

William Ash, who currently stars in Waterloo Road, is well qualified to comment on the Academy's commitment to its students in preparing them for the industry; he said "As an actor you constantly need to be honing your skills. The IOM Acting Academy is the ideal place to help you to learn and grow as actors."

The Academy is proud to offer the RADA Shakespeare Certificate course to all Island residents in association with RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London). We are currently accepting registrations for our new 'RADA Shakespeare Certificate' course starting in January, 2012.

Our industry associates include; William Ash, Jenna-Louise Coleman, Jonas Armstrong, Simon Powell, Michelle Holmes, Anthony Crank, Matthew Dunster, Matthew Bannister, IOM Film and Friday Night Film.

If you would like to keep updated with our latest film news, workshops & master-classes, simply register your name and email address on our 'Auditions' page.