An acting masterclass for LearnSmart.
Our LearnSmart platform thrives on EE’s strategic partnerships, particularly with BAFTA, which gives us access to top-tier talent. To leverage this advantage, we developed a curated playlist that offers young aspiring actors practical, actionable skills from some of the best in the industry.
With a tight budget and a lean crew, I took on the roles of writer, director and interviewer, drawing on my background in journalism to bring out the best insights from our featured stars.
Stephen Graham
on Mastering Accents
Known for his ability to inhabit characters through a range of accents, I wanted Stephen Graham to impart his expertise on the subtleties of mastering different accents to our young audience, helping them understand how voice and dialect can bring a character to life.
Mia Mckenna-Bruce on Self-Taping
As the 2024 BAFTA Rising Star with her breakout role in “How to Have Sex”, Mia Mckenna-Bruce is a force in the industry. Given her recent success, I invited Mia to share her insights on the elusive self-tapes. An essential skill for any young actor today.
Ali Plumb on what makes a great performance.
While not an actor, film critic Ali Plumb offers a unique perspective on what makes a performance memorable. I asked Ali to share what he looks for when reviewing films, giving our audience valuable insights into the elements that take a performance from good to great.
Sophie Wilde on delivering lines.
Sophie Wilde had blown me away with her performance in the 2022 horror film “Talk to Me,” particularly through her nuanced delivery of dialogue. So I asked Sophie to guide our audience on how to effectively deliver lines, teaching young actors how to infuse their performances with raw emotion and authenticity.