# Event Details - **Event Name**: Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A hands-on workshop where you’ll watch and take part in actors being directed in real time and see exactly what makes a performance work.About this EventMost performances don’t fall apart because of talent.They fall apart because of unclear direction.This workshop shows you how to fix that in real time.You won’t be sitting through lectures or theory.You’ll be working on scenes in the room, watching direction being given, adjusted, and explored live.I’ll be directing actors throughout the session, using the same approach I take into my own film work, so you can see exactly how different choices shape performance.You’ll see:how different approaches to direction change performancehow actors interpret notes, and where it often goes wronghow small adjustments can completely shift a sceneActors and filmmakers will work together throughout, giving both sides a clearer understanding of how communication actually works on set.This is designed to feel like being on set — with real direction, real adjustments, and real-time feedback.Group size is limited to 12 people so everyone gets time to work. If this session sells out, additional dates may be released.Who it’s forActors who want to better understand direction and improve performance on cameraFilmmakers who want stronger, more consistent results from actorsAnyone looking to gain practical, real-world experience working on scenes https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a1504570-50d3-11f1-8215-97d343b7cc5a-rimg-w1200-h642-dcbfc1c1-gmir.jpg A bit about the DirectorChris Cronin is a UK-based writer and director working in grounded genre storytelling.His debut feature The Moor premiered at FrightFest in the ‘First Blood’ strand for new directors, where it won the Best Scare Award and earned him a Best Director nomination. The film is now represented internationally by Raven Banner Entertainment and distributed in the UK by Bulldog.Alongside his feature work, Chris has extensive experience working with actors, including developing performance for screen and directing hundreds of showreel scenes with actors transitioning from training into professional work.His short film Oscar’s Bell won Best Short Film at Dead by Dawn, HollyShorts, and the British Horror Film Festival, and was nominated for the Méliès d’Argent.Chris’s work has screened at Fantasia, FrightFest, London Short Film Festival, and Raindance, and has featured on ALTER, Short of the Week, and Omeleto.He currently teaches filmmaking in Leeds and is developing his second feature, Devil of the North.“An exceptional feature debut… places Chris Cronin at the forefront of emerging genre voices.” — The Hollywood News - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/working-with-actors-for-screen-a-practical-workshop-for-actors-and-directors/100001988078705927 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, workshops, entertainment, festivals, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - door_time: 2026-06-15T10:45:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Carriageworks Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60, max: 60, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Carriageworks Theatre - **lat**: 53.80115199999999 - **long**: -1.5481071 - **full address**: The Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ec3c9bfebf12cc535d9cdfeb74ea1ee4a70efd6234a8787736b1a8e266807a2c-rimg-w1200-h800-dc10141b-gmir.jpg?v=1777379952 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors being held? - **A:** Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors? - **A:** Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors? - **A:** Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors is organized by Chris Cronin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Working with Actors for Screen: A Practical Workshop for Actors & Directors is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The film was recognised as one of the standout entries, winning the Best Scare Award from Total Film and earning Chris a Best Director nomination.The Moor is now represented by Raven Banner Entertainment for international sales and distributed in the UK by Bulldog Film Distribution.Chris is currently in development on his second feature, Devil of the North, a psychological crime horror set in Yorkshire, exploring forensic obsession and inherited violence.His earlier short film Oscar’s Bell received critical acclaim, winning Best Short Film at Dead by Dawn, HollyShorts, and the British Horror Film Festival, and earning a nomination for the Méliès d’Argent Grand Prize.His work has screened at Fantasia, FrightFest, London Short Film Festival, and Raindance, and has featured on ALTER, Short of the Week, and Omeleto.Chris currently teaches at MetFilm in Leeds.Press“Director Chris Cronin masterfully maintains a needling ambiguity about the source of evil in this haunting tale of a father searching for his long missing son.”— The Guardian“Cronin also employs some effective Blair Witch–inspired techniques, including documentary-style interviews and POV filming to draw us further into the story. But the score, sound design, and pitch-perfect performances…”— Time Out“The Moor is an impressively atmospheric feature-length debut from Chris Cronin…”— ComingSoon.net“An exceptional feature debut… The Moor places Chris Cronin at the forefront of burgeoning genre voices we can’t wait to see more of.”— The Hollywood News“Dripping with malevolent atmosphere… puts us in the middle of the terror.”— Starburst" } ] } ] ```