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With Actress, Acting and Audition Coach Sarah Hannah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION Join our internationally recognised Screen Acting Weekly Course and develop your technical performance skills and character understanding over 5 Weekly Evening Sessions before applying your new skills on a professional set at Pinewood Studios as you participate in filming two showreel scenes. Over weekly sessions, the Director will use practical techniques to build your confidence in performance and help you master the technical requirements to be a successful screen actor. You will focus on the importance of character preparations, how to portray emotion, comedy and drama on camera in addition to career advice before shooting a professional acting showreel. Upon completion of the Screen Acting Weekly course, you will emerge with a heightened sense of assurance and confidence in your screen acting abilities and the tools to progress with your acting career, whether you’re new to the industry or a Drama School Graduate looking for more acting opportunities in TV & Film. MEET YOUR TUTOR Sarah Hannah Acting Coach https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161404/ Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced Professional Actress, Acting and Audition Coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Outline The course led by Acting Coach Sarah Hannah is held at The Audition House, Central London, and the first 5 weekly sessions run for 3 hours (6-9pm). There are 3 additional showreel filming sessions at Pinewood Studios. You will be required for 2 out of the 3 filming sessions.  We film during the day and you will be given a specific filming time and will not be required all day.   As this course is inclusive of all levels of ability, it offers a comprehensive overview of screen acting skills, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced concepts. It will include resources, material and instructional stratergies that cater to beginners while also offering challenges for those with more advanced skills. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKING OPTIONS Select a course date and add to cart to proceed with payment. This course has limited availability and spaces are first come first served. Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking. £750.00 Weds 24th April-Thurs 30th May 2024 Lesson 1: Wednesday 24th April 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 2: Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 3: Wednesday 8th May 2024– 6-9pm Central London Lesson 4: Wednesday 15th May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 5: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Filming Sessions: Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May 2024 at Pinewood Studios. You are required for 2 of the 3 filming sessions. Weds 18th Sept-Thurs 24th Oct 2024 Lesson 1: Wednesday 18th September 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 2: Wednesday 25th September 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 3: Wednesday 2nd October 2024– 6-9pm Central London Lesson 4: Wednesday 9th October 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 5: Wednesday 16th October 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Filming Sessions: Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2024 at Pinewood Studios. You are required for 2 of the 3 filming sessions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES Practical acting training for screenShoot two scenes for your professional acting showreel with our Award Winning CrewSuitable if you are (17 yrs+) and committed to improving your screen acting skillsAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skillsSmall Class Size LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn techniques to effectively analyse a Film/TV ScriptCreate truthful and inspirational charactersBuild confidence performing in-front of cameraUnderstanding the workflow of a busy film setAudition preparationCareer advice and direction – how to market yourself COURSE LOCATION Training Sessions (1-5)   6pm – 9pm The Audition House, 129A Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 5EQThe Audition House is a two minute walk from Warren Street tube and 5 minutes from Euston Station Filming Sessions (6-8) Between 8am and 4pm Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free Parking available at Pinewood StudiosFree frequent shuttle bus service from London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutesCanteen and Coffee shops on siteExcellent transport links from London

With Director Nathan Caselton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION You can prepare for the limelight with our screen acting workshop at the world famous Pinewood Studios. If you have a little or no experience, this workshop offers a practical syllabus setting a strong and broad base for you to build on. Covering a variety of screen scripts, you will be taught etiquette on the set, how warm up your body and voice, and how to bring scripts to life on screen. This workshop offers a friendly, fun and supportive environment. MEET YOUR TUTOR Nathan Caselton Director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161404/ Nathan Caselton is a Director and Assistant Director based at the prestigious Pinewood Studios. With a wealth of experience in both drama and commercial production, Nathan is well-versed in working with actors at various stages of their careers, from established professionals to beginners. His expertise lies in providing clear guidance and instilling confidence in actors, helping them build organic performances that shine on screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Outline You will shoot a scene with an experienced Director who will share knowledge on shot sizes, continuity and eye lines, before providing an insight in to the audition process and the business of being a screen actor. This is ideal if you are looking to take your first step into acting on camera and experience your first workshop with Actors Studio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES Introduction to Screen ActingLearn a Script and Film a SceneHeld at Pinewood StudiosSuitable if you are a beginner (17 yrs+)Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skillsSmall Class Size LEARNING OUTCOMES Basics of Screen ActingHow to learn a scriptBuild confidence on cameraLearn how a film or TV show is madeHow to work with other actors COURSE LOCATION Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood StudiosFree frequent shuttle bus service from London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutesCanteen and Coffee shops on siteExcellent transport links from London

With Sarah Hannah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION With the recent resurgence of period dramas both on stage and especially on the screen, the demand for ‘Classically Trained’ actors has never been greater. Changes in the way we audition has also seen an increase in actors being called upon to audition and self-tape with Shakespearean monologues leaving many actors intimidated and uncertain about how to best prepare. Ideal for actors of all ability, this online workshop will teach you all of the basic rules for acting in verse, perfect for any period drama work on screen… and then learn how Shakespeare and others break the rules! What these ‘rule breaks’ are for and the amazing help that this gives you when speaking these lines and bringing your character to life. This course can be complimented by our Secrets of Acting Shakespeare: First Folio Technique course. MEET YOUR TUTOR Sarah Hannah Actress, Acting and Audition Coach https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161404/ Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced professional actress, acting and audition coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your passion and understanding of the works of William Shakespeare. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Outline *You will be sent a pdf worksheet for this workshop that you will need to write on. It is therefore recommended that you print it out if you can. A strong internet connection is required to join our live online courses and workshops. Please test your connection before booking as we cannot refund due to technical issues. Please familarise yourself with Zoom before attending your workshop. Your camera will be required to be switch on during the workshop. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and looking to discover ShakespeareAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills LEARNING OUTCOMES Appreciate a deeper understanding of Shakespeare COURSE LOCATION Held Online Via Zoom

With Sarah Hannah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION Looking to film a fresh scene for your acting showreel but want to improve your confidence on camera before shooting? Look no further! Join our weekend intensive screen acting course designed to push you further, increase your knowledge, and elevate your screen acting techniques. MEET YOUR TUTOR Sarah Hannah Actress, Acting and Audition Coach https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161404/ Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced Professional Actress, Acting and Audition Coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Outline This immersive experience goes beyond the basics, increasing your knowledge and enhancing your toolbox of screen acting techniques. Following a day of filming with a professional crew, you’ll receive a digital copy of your edited scene—an impressive addition to your showreel, showcasing your refined skills. This course is suitable if you have had previous acting training are a drama school graduate or professional actor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and have had previous acting training, drama school graduate or professional actorAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skillsSmall Class SizeCreate a truthful and technically confident on screen performanceIn-depth exploration of screen acting techniquesFilm a scene that will be edited for your acting showreelSuitable follow-on course if you have completed our Crash Course Weekend Beginners Course LEARNING OUTCOMES Create a truthful and technically confident on screen performanceIn-depth exploration of screen acting techniquesFilm a scene that will be edited for your acting showreelImprove your collaboration skills within a group COURSE LOCATION Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH * Free parking available at Pinewood Studios * Nearest Train Stations: Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes *  Coffee shop on site (may not be open at weekends) * Excellent transport links from London

With Carolyn Pickles & Sue Dunderdale -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION Over 5 full days, train with two industry heavyweights leading from the perspective of an Actor and then Director, as you unlock the skills required to develop real and convincing characters that enable engaging and cinematic performances. Through improvisation you will develop a scene to support your work over the week as you progress through a journey of taking a performance from theatre to screen, supported by a range of immersive techniques and critical direction from the tutors. This unique course is designed for drama school graduates, those in training, and professional actors seeking to enhance their skills. Please note that this course is not suitable for beginners. MEET YOUR TUTORS CAROLYN PICKLES Actress Carolyn Pickles is an English actress of stage and screen with a career spanning over 40 years where she has led on award-winning British Drama including Broadchurch, Vera in addition to films such as Harry Potter. Working with Carolyn will give you the opportunity to tap into her experience and help maximise your chances of securing that next acting role. SUE DUNDERDALE Director Sue Dunderdale has an impressive background in the world of Theatre, Film and TV Directing. Her commitment to fostering both new talent and working with BAFTA award-winning actors underscores her versatility and dedication to the craft. Having coached and directed acclaimed actors such as Helena Bonham Carter and Clarke Peters,  Sue has worked with BAFTA-winning performers, contributing to their success on screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art of Cinematic Performance As the two tutors come together mid-week, Carolyn and Sue will allocate scenes from screenplays for you to work on and film to self-critically view in the pursuit of understanding the process as an actor. In the final two days, whilst rehearsing the scenes, Sue will focus on the life within the character that creates the tension/conflict in the scene. Discovering with you that it is important to know the lines of the scene so well that they can become the least part of the work. It is what lies beneath the lines that creates the quality of the performance and makes for interest on camera. Over the 5 Days you will learn the importance of sub-text, and how it supports the written text. Through intricate analysis and breakdowns, life experience, knowledge and exterior impacts will be explored to inject life into scenes and enable real thoughts and emotions in a character. These techniques can be applied in any role, big or small and enhance your capabilities in an actor when asked to self-tape or audition, giving you a more dynamic skillset often looked for by Casting Directors. With a focus on screen, all footage filmed during the week will be available after completion for your future development.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES 5 Day Intensive Practical courseSuitable if you are (17 yrs+) and a training actor, drama school graduate or professional actorNot suitable for Beginners – see our Crash Course Beginners and 1 Day Screen Acting WorkshopAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skillsSmall Class SizeHeld at Pinewood Studios LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn the Differences from Stage to ScreenScript Analysis from an Actor and Director PerspectiveStand Out on Screen and in AuditionsBring life to your performance on Stage and ScreenLearn the ingredients of building a successful acting career COURSE LOCATION Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0NHFree parking available on siteFree shuttle bus service from Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards CrossCanteen and Coffee shops on SiteExcellent transport links from London

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION, MG/YA inc GRAPHIC NOVELS Gyamfia Osei has joined Andrew Nurnberg Associates Ltd and is looking for writers of Children's and YA, commercial adult fiction and narrative non-fiction.   Gyamfia began her career in publishing working as a Bookseller at Waterstones, before joining Caskie Mushens as a literary assistant in 2018. She relocated to Amsterdam for two years, where she managed international sales for The Pepin Press and held the role of Editor for Plural Magazine, before returning to London in 2021 to start building her own list of authors at The Good Literary Agency. Gyamfia is now an agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, representing a diverse list of clients writing children’s books and a bespoke adult list focusing on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction. Gyamfia is currently looking for contemporary children’s stories that are full of heart and joy-driven books that celebrate kids from underrepresented backgrounds (think Clare Weze, Kimberly Whittam and Elle McNicoll). Unique picture books, funny middle-grade and teen projects (think Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Glow Up Lara Bloom) are currently at the top of her list  this year. She is very interested in finding a graphic novel or illustrated project for either MG or YA readers.  In the adult fiction space, Gyamfia enjoys well-plotted, fast-paced narratives with authentic characters who lodge themselves in her mind long after she’s finished reading (think Big Little Lies, Verity and Girl A). She’s open to a broad range of genres, but would be particularly keen to see cosy crime, global stories and tightly plotted domestic noir.  In the adult non-fiction space, she would be happy to consider commercial narrative non-fiction and cultural history projects (think Brit(ish), It’s Not That Radical and Everything I Know About Love). She is very open when it comes to Children’s non-fiction but would be particularly interested to consider unique cookbooks aimed at young chefs, books exploring mental health/wellness and projects that bring the experiences of marginalised children to the forefront. Gyamfia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the opening three chapters (max 5,000 words). For picture books please send two texts and a covering letter. (In addition to the paid sessions, Gyamfia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk [agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 28 May 2024

International Summer School for 13-18 year olds from all over the world at St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale Universities.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional who works in and around the data centre and has the responsibility to achieve and improve efficiency and environmental sustainability, whilst maintaining the availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: Understand the impact of data centres on the environment Describe the various environmental/energy management standards Understand the purpose and goals of the legally binding international treaties on climate change Implement various sustainable performance metrics and how to use them in the data centre environment Manage data centre environmental sustainability using international standards Set up the measurement, monitoring and reporting of energy usage Use power efficiency indicators in a variety of data centre designs Use best practices for energy savings in the electrical infrastructure and in the mechanical (cooling) infrastructure Use best practices for energy savings for the ICT equipment and data storage Understand the importance of water management and waste management Understand the different ways to use sustainable energy in the data centre Get practical tips and innovative ideas to make a data centre more sustainable The CDESS© course is aimed at providing knowledge of the standards and guidelines related to environmental sustainability, and how to move your data centre (existing or new) to a more environmentally sustainable design and operations. IMPACT OF DATA CENTRES ON THE ENVIRONMENT * Predictions in 2010 * Current situation * Outlook and commitments WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY * The importance of sustainability * Senior management commitment * Environmental sustainability framework * Sustainability policies * Performance standards and metrics * Information policies * Transparency * Awareness * Service charging models ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT * Environmental sustainability framework (ISO 14001) * Standards and guidelines ? ISO 50001 / ISO 30134 * Measurement and categories * Baselining * Trend analysis * Reporting POWER EFFIðCIENCY INDICATORS * Various eðfficiency indicators * Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) * PUE measurement levels * Factors affecting PUE * Measurement points and intervals * PUE in mixed source environments * Measuring PUE in a mixed-use building * PUE reporting * Impact of PUE after optimising IT load ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (ELECTRICAL) * Identifying the starting point for saving energy * Sizing of power * DC power * Generators * UPS systems * Power Factor (PF) * Energy savings on lighting ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (MECHANICAL) * Energy savings on the cooling infrastructure * Temperature and humidity setpoints * Various energy eðcient cooling technologies * Energy savings on the airflow * Liquid cooling * Energy reusage * PUE, ERE/ERF and Control Volume ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (ICT) * Procurement * IT equipment energy eðfficiency * ITEEsv, SMPE, SMPO * IT equipment utilisation * Server virtualisation * Open compute project ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (DATA STORAGE) * Data management * Data storage management * Data storage equipment effiðciency WATER MANAGEMENT * Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) * Improving WUE * Water usage at the power generation source * Energy Water Intensity Factor (EWIF) WASTE MANAGEMENT * Waste management policies * Life-cycle assessment (Cradle to the grave) * 3 R?s for waste management * Reduce * Reuse * Second-hand market * Recycle SUSTAINABLE ENERGY USAGE * Sustainable energy sources * Power purchase agreements * Energy attribute certificates * Renewable Energy Factor (REF) * Matching renewable energy supply and demand * Sustainable energy storage * Carbon trading AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS * Use of AI and machine learning * Load migration * Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions