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ADULT ACTING CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONAL FILM AND TV

At NFD, we wholeheartedly embrace the “Training while Creating” principle as the cornerstone of our actor training philosophy.

 Our approach is distinctively structured, offering two tiers of acting opportunities. 1. On non-commercial film sets. 2. On commercial film sets. New students embark on their journey with us by receiving training on non-commercial film sets from their very first day. As their acting abilities progress, they seamlessly transition to commercial film sets.

Friendly Environment.

When you join our family—as a team member, crew, or actor—you begin a transformative journey rich with learning. Challenges may emerge while navigating the industry’s commercial landscape, but with NFD, rest assured of an exhilarating and rewarding experience. Focused actors reap abundant rewards across diverse film and TV projects. NFD nurtures a special familial bond cherished by all members, spanning actors, crew, and staff, with many staying for a decade or more.

Awards

NFD, a globally acclaimed, multi-award-winning company, was established in 1994, standing as a testament to our exceptional productions and unwavering commitment to excellence.

How to Join

To join NFD as an adult, please reach out to us at +44 (0)1077 681949 or email info1@northenfilmand drama.com

Please call us on +44 (0)1077 681949

Adults can join NFD as follows:

Adult students must be 20 years or older. Students aged 16 to 20 are catered for in the young persons section, HERE.

Contact us and book a trial lesson in a class (subject to availability). At the end of the lesson, we can have a short informal chat about how you felt and we felt. And then where to go from there. CLICK HERE

Or book our next Film and TV Course September 2024 Wednesday’s @ 19.45hrs CLICK HERE 

Many of our productions are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming services.

Click to watch Risk Crooked Billet 1 on Amazon Prime

Successes

The adult actors of our feature film “CROOKED BILLET” had the privilege of seeing their work showcased in 3D at the prestigious Lotte IMAX Cinema in Seoul, South Korea, during the November 2017 Korean International 3D Film Festival. This official festival selection earned accolades and secured the SPECIAL AWARD for Feature Film. Following this success, the film made its mark at the World Premiere Conference for 3D Innovation in San Francisco, U.S.A., in 2018 and was also featured at the New Media Film Festival in Hollywood, U.S.A., in the same year. “CROOKED BILLET” was also screened in 2D at the VUE IMAX Cinema in Leeds. Further details about the film can be found on our website.

Building on our success

Building on this triumph, we completed filming “CROOKED BILLET II” in 2018, premiering at the VUE IMAX Cinema in Leeds in November 2018. This sequel has already garnered two awards, including a screening in Hollywood in 3D in December 2018. It also made its mark at the World Premiere Conference for 3D Innovation in San Francisco, U.S.A., in 2019. In addition to these accomplishments, we finalised “The STAFF,” a longer feature film, in 2019. We are diligently working on “TRIANGLE in the SKY,” with an estimated completion date in Autumn 2020.

We take pride in allowing all our students to participate in our feature films, providing them with valuable professional IMDb feature film credits.

REAL ACTOR

If you want to become a real actor, it takes time, dedication and hard work. With over two decades of professional experience in Film and TV, training, production and agency work, we are well-proven at what we do. Over 78% of our students have the required professional credits to be members of Spotlight, where the most sought-after acting opportunities are cast.

Scene from the FEATURE FILM “STAFF” involving actors of all ages currently being filmed.

WE ONLY TEACH FILM AND TV

Adult Professional Film & TV Acting Classes Leeds are quite simply the most original and best Film and TV acting organisation you will find anywhere with well over 20 years of experience! Our Adult Acting Classes are small, friendly, and personal to get to know you well, with average class sizes of just 8 – 9. We only teach in small groups, as workshops will never deliver the level of individual training you need to succeed.

STUDIO

Our adult acting classes take place in our purpose-built, comfortable film and TV studio, which provides an optimal environment for learning. Equipped with a 17-foot screen, we offer instant playback of your performances in high quality. Unlike large, impersonal spaces like stages, halls, or community centres, our studio allows for personalised, face-to-face interaction. This tailored approach accelerates learning and fosters a supportive atmosphere conducive to remarkable progress, even for the most hesitant actors.

With over 30 years of experience since our establishment in 1994, we’ve nurtured countless actors who have graced TV screens and the big Hollywood stage. Explore some of the famous talents we’ve trained.

HERE.

Scene from the FEATURE FILM “STAFF” involving actors of all ages currently being filmed.

 

SMALL and FRIENDLY

Adult Professional Film & TV Acting Classes in Leeds are small, friendly, and personal to get to know you really well, with average class sizes of just 8 – 9. We only teach in small groups as workshops will never really deliver the level of individual training you need to succeed for the main parts.

ON SET TRAINING

Enrol in our Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV and gain invaluable on-set location experience alongside a seasoned crew and top-notch filming equipment. Securing such hands-on experience is nearly impossible without landing a role.

CATCH 22

Navigating this catch-22 situation can be challenging for aspiring actors. However, we provide a solution by incorporating authentic on-set location experience into our training curriculum. This integral component is achieved through our regular production of award-winning films, facilitated by a professional crew and top-tier equipment, allowing students to hone their essential skills.

EQUIPMENT

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV – Our equipment comprises professional broadcast standard cameras, which record to disk recorders at exceptionally high bit rates, mirroring those used in commercial films. This ensures that our students experience the real deal without compromise on quality. What sets us apart is our status as a film and TV production company based in Leeds, a unique feature among acting schools. This affiliation guarantees our actors access to top-notch equipment and constant technical support. Furthermore, we have the distinction of shooting in both 2D and 3D, enhancing the depth and reach of our productions. This approach adds an extra dimension to our films and broadens their exposure to a global audience, surpassing the reach of 2D alone.

 

 

 

 

NFD on location

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV

Filming the battle scene in SISTERHOOD OF THE RED GARTER Feature film

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV

Filming final scene in SISTERHOOD OF THE RED GARTER Feature film

OUR AIM

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV Leeds main aim is to get students on camera and being a Film and TV actor from day one! We have our own purpose-built STUDIO with full GREEN screen facilities on all sides and painted flat walls, so we can do very advanced seamless integration. 3D and other up-to-date film and TV technical facilities are available, which means all our students receive training in those areas. Because of our professional facilities and extensive long-term Film and TV production experience. We can put actors in an actual acting environment straight away, something very few others can do.

GREEN SCREEN PROCESS

The green screen process is used on Sisterhood of the Red Garter. Note the smooth green background as it’s painted on a wall, so seamless transition, unlike material that has creases and folds which often carry through to the finished footage, spoiling what might otherwise have been good

 

PROFESSIONAL STUDIO

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV Leeds are held in our own purpose-built film and TV studio, and for some children, classes are in bespoke drama classrooms where we can train students in comfort, not large open spaces or community centres, etc. That way you learn faster and better than anywhere else and we can maintain for you a personal friendly atmosphere that promotes remarkable progress from all our actors. To maintain the small friendly classes numbers are strictly limited.

Still from the battle scene SRG

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV

Filming the battle scene in SISTERHOOD OF THE RED GARTER Feature film 2015

PRODUCTION COMPANY

NFD Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV stand out for our direct association with NFD Productions, our in-house production company. Since 1995, NFD Productions has showcased its work on prestigious platforms such as ITV, Meridian, Channel 4, and the BBC, alongside numerous international TV stations. Our diverse clientele includes renowned organisations like Citizens Advice and Yorkshire Forward, as well as various councils and local authorities across the UK. Additionally, we collaborate with several blue-chip corporate clients, some of whom offer financial compensation to our actors for their project participation. This unique setup ensures immediate access to top-notch equipment and technical expertise, ensuring our actors always shine on screen.

 

Still from MULTI-AWARD WINNING Feature Film Crooked Billet

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV

Still from scene 2 in CROOKED BILLET Feature film 2017/18

HIGH STANDARDS

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV – We enjoy working with students who aspire to get paramount worth while parts. Low-end work such as walk-on adverts, extra work, and student films we do not do or encourage students to do. In our humble opinion, no training is required for such work.

ADULT PROFESSIONAL FILM AND TV ACTING CLASSES LEEDS AGENCY/REPRESENTATION

Adult Acting Classes for Professional Film and TV – Those who already have agents and those who don’t are most welcome. For students with potential, we can help with the latter.

There are many webcasting organisations, all claiming to make you a “STAR” and all less for the spotlight. They generally deal in low-quality work requiring little at best to no talent at worst. Extra work, short/student films, adverts, etc., are all low-grade work and are more likely to harm your CV than help it if you really want to get worthwhile parts, particularly for adult actors.

 

We work hard with our students as spotlight registered agents to fulfil the stringent criteria required to be accepted by them. This is, in our opinion, the only worthwhile online casting organisation. All the substantial/main parts, from Game of Thrones to the principal Hollywood Films, etc., appear here and generally nowhere else. If you don’t meet the required professional credits to be on Spotlight, you can’t apply simple as that. So we work very hard to get you there. Currently, 78% of our adult students have the required professional credits.

Lastly, we love what we do, so you can always be assured of the best possible experience, no matter your level of ability.

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