The National Film and Television School

Robyn Paterson

Robyn has worked as a professional actress for over 20 years. Her credits include Shortland Street, Go Girls, The Almighty Johnson’s, ANZAC girls, Power Rangers, The Blue Rose and The Generation of Z. She founded The London Meisner Company after graduating from drama school and then studying with Sanford Meisner graduate Michael Saccente and then at The Neighbourhood Playhouse School of Theatre in NYC, USA. Graduates of the Ongoing Training studio who have studied under Robyn can be seen in TV shows like Slow Horses, Dr. Who, Black Mirror, Derry Girls, Bridgerton, The Crown, The Peripherel, Doctors and Peaky Blinders. Students can also be seen on the West End, at the National, the Globe and also at the Royal Court.
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08/06/2026 – 19/06/2026
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NFTS
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10am – 5pm
£1265.00
Spaces Limited

Course Description

The Acting for Screen two-week intensive will take students through the entirety of the Meisner Technique and apply Meisners approach as well as other methods, to help actors reach the next level in terms of their emotional honesty under imaginary circumstances. It will aid actors in responding truthfully and fully to the surrounding environment and their commitment to serving the scene. These full 10am-5pm days are thoroughly intensive. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of their training.

Notable alumni from NFTS include oscar award winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, Oscar award winning animator Nick Park and acclaimed directors David Yates (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts) and Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin).

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