Description
This screen acting workshop, led by Film and Television Director Vicki Kisner,
focuses on helping actors fully embody their characters and deliver bold, grounded,
and authentic performances. Vicki guides participants in making strong, specific
choices that bring depth and truth to their work on camera, drawing on her
experience behind the lens. The workshop also explores how to effectively prepare
for self-tapes, offering practical techniques to help actors stand out and increase
their chances of being noticed and cast. In addition, Vicki provides insight into the
experience of working as a guest actor on established continuing and returning
dramas, including how to adapt quickly, collaborate with existing casts and crews,
and make the most of every opportunity on set.
Vicki Kisner is an established film and television director whose character-driven
storytelling has led her to helm episodes of some of the BBC’s most prestigious
returning dramas, including BBC’s flagship period drama Father Brown, BBC /
UKTV’s cosy crime Shakespeare & Hathaway, and police procedural Hope Street for
BBC/BBC Northern Ireland and BritBox. She has also directed over 40 episodes of
prime-time television in continuing dramas Casualty, EastEnders and Hollyoaks, as
well as children’s series The Dumping Ground and The Amelia Gething Complex,
where she served as lead director. Passionate about collaborating with actors, Vicki
is known for drawing out emotionally authentic, truthful performances while guiding
casts through complex narrative terrain with clarity and sensitivity. Her work is
marked by visual flair, crafting beautiful, cinematic images that elevate each project
while always serving the story. In addition, Vicki works as a coach for directors and
actors, offering invaluable insight and constructive feedback to help creatives craft
authentic, grounded and emotionally truthful performances rooted in real-world
practice.
