Actor Showreel Session | Manchester
About this Event
UK film production company welcomes you to a focused one-day film and acting workshop where actors and film crew work on and behind the camera, gain real film set experience and get material useful for their portfolios and actor showreels.
Across the day you’ll perform as an actor or work as film crew on two unique and original short scenes provided by us, as well as capture BTS photos and videos for your socials.
During the day you will also connect with the core creative team at Trident as well as and plenty of other like-minded creatives.
You can stay for the entire day into the early evening or leave when you've done your scene and feel you got what you needed from the event.
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or levelling up your acting showreel or filmmaking portfolio, you’ll find collaboration, shared learning, and a fun and creative day of filmmaking and acting.
What’s Included:
- Hands-on filmmaking / acting exercises plus professional showreel filming
- Professionally written and directed showreel scenes
- Improve knowledge of core technical skills relating to camera, sound, lighting and managing a busy film set and production schedule
- Get high quality scene footage for showreels and portfolios as well BTS photos and videos for your socials
- Networking with the core creative team at as well as other new collaborators who join the session
What you’ll do
- Work on a live set with your scene partners plus a director and film crew
- Perform or crew in two unique and original scenes in the drama / thriller genres
- Capture and share BTS photos and short clips for your socials
Who It’s For
Ideal for emerging and experienced creatives across film, TV, and digital: actors, filmmakers, writers, producers, content creators.
Whether you’re launching your career, returning after a break, or updating your reel, this event gives you focused training, on-set practice, and industry connections.
Also perfect for:
Actors, film crew, and drama/film students who want to:
- Add credible, current material to a showreel or portfolio
- Learn by doing in a supportive and professional space
- Meet directors, creatives, performers and other collaborators
Group Size & Format
We keep sessions small — typically 8 to 10 actor participants — to ensure personalised attention and in-depth guidance from each other and our director and crew.
Expect an open, collaborative environment with practical support throughout the day.
Location & Access:
London / Manchester (plus other UK and EU sessions planned for 2026/27).
We confirm and inform you of the exact address and access details in your session call sheet once you're signed up and we know who is coming. Tell us your access needs or requirements early and we’ll do our best to accommodate you at the event.
Age & suitability
Alnost all participants are aged 18+ but our scenes and the material we use may generally suitable for younger performers too. Under-18s are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian who purchases a crew pass to the event. Feel free to contact us for more information about bringing younger actors.
Questions:
You can email us at [email protected]
September Organiser Update:
Two new and original scene scripts will soon be made available to the next workshop participants. We make the scenes available to the cast and crew at least two weeks before the session so they have time to practice alone and together.
Please start learning the material you’d like to perform. Every actor can appear in both scenes and choose the character that suits them best; if time allows, you may try both roles. On the day there’ll be a short morning rehearsal, but please practise in advance.
Scene loglines:
- Scene 1 - TBA
- Scene 2 - TBA
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 170.00 to GBP 230.00
