For youth 11-23 years old - Easter 2024
Easter Film School
With Frances Simon & Lee Salisbury
BAFTA nominated director
With industry professionals
- Have you ever wanted to be part of a film project?
- Have you ever imagined being part of a TV series?
- Have you ever dreamt about learning top tips from a renowned TV director?
- Are you aged between 11-23 years old and free during Easter 2024?
Our Film Week Schedule - Places Limited!
A summer school with a twist – expert teaching from professionals including casting workshops, rehearsals and opportunity to feature in a pilot for a TV series written by a professional script writer!
Day 1
10-4 pm Online coaching.
Day 2
10-4 pm Joseph Rowntree Theatre Theatre script workshops.
Day 3
10-4 pm Joseph Rowntree Theatre script workshops and castings.
Day 4
Earlier start time and potentially later finish. Film rehearsal on site venue tbc.
Day 5
Earlier start time and potentially later finish time.
Meet your mentors
Frances Simon
Frances began her training at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Following her time there she embarked on a 3-year rigorous drama training at the Webber Douglas Academy in London. Frances Qualified with the Acting Academy Diploma with Distinction. On completing her diploma, Frances attended the Arts Educational School and received a 2:1 BA Honours in Acting. Professional work after training included featuring in BBC Drama series Casualty, BBC Final Demand and in regional theatre. A National Theatre tour brought her to York, and it was at this point, early on in her career, that she realised raising her daughter was the most important role for her and hung up her professional acting hat. Frances is now an established teacher of the internationally recognised LAMDA exams whose young people receive enviably outstanding results in the exam centres she leads. She is founder of the France Simon Talent Agency and uses her pastoral skills to nurture talent in York and beyond.
With BAFTA nominated director
Lee Salisbury
Lee Salisbury is a BAFTA nominated director who has worked on some of the UK’s biggest continuing dramas including EastEnders, HOLLYOAKS and Coronation Street. He has also worked on some of the UK’s most talked about shows including Bake Off, Scared of The Dark and What Not To Wear. Lee has worked with some of the biggest names in business such as Guy Pearce and Amanda Holden.
For youth 11-23 years old
Easter 2024
For those with a passion for learning about film/TV and a desire to work in film and TV industries
Super boost your C.V. in just 5 days
Up your confidence & skill set
Experience being part of a film school and gain communication and performance skills taught by a highly experienced and passionate coaching team.
No need to invest further
Just bring your own lunch pack-up and drinks plus a notepad, pen/pencil and highlighter pen. Everything else will be provided!
Youth Film School
Work with a wide range of mentors & peers. Minimum student age 11 years with maximum age 23 years. All are welcome and we are particularly keen to welcome young people who are neurodiverse.
Monday-Friday Approx. 10am-4pm
We're supporting the working brigade of parents who we all know are the real heroes in every young person's story. As a working parent if it helps to drop off at 9.30 am and pick up at 4.30 pm from day to day this will be fine.
Online and at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
Get REAL performance experience! Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA
Risk Assessment in place
Risk assessment in place in line with Government Guidelines and ALL our staff are CRB checked.
Testimonials
Do something extraordinary
Cost for the week £325
Places strictly limited due the level of mentorship we provide
- Neurodiverse? 50% discount if you have a statement of being neurodiverse. Use discount code divers1ty0823
- 20% Sibling discount available. Use discount code fam7ly0823
- Only 40 places in total available. Book now to secure your place
