Screen acting.
Rooted in truth.
Trusted by agents.
Dedicated acting classes combining screen technique and stagecraft. Build confidence, be yourself and find your community, with regular camera practice, honest industry advice and support for parents.
Regular practice. Truthful performances.
Listening, imagination and truthful reactions are at the heart of our training.
Helping young actors find their agent.
Meet some of the students recently signed through our agency partnerships and recommendations.
Our students on screen and stage.
Zachary plays Young Harry in the West End.
Jahsaiah leads the Netflix series and fronts its poster.
Pixie plays Alice Creel in the West End.
Jahsaiah plays series regular Jordan Fox for the BBC.
Pixie appears alongside Ariana Grande in the second film.
Thomas takes a featured role in the Netflix film.
Mylee stars alongside Saoirse Ronan in the feature film.
Lily-Beau leads the BFI feature film.
Most auditions happen at home.
Self-tapes put parents behind the camera, often with little guidance and a tight deadline. We prepare young actors through regular camera practice and give families advice and practical help when an audition arrives.
Confidence comes first
No experience needed. No plans to act professionally required. HFTD is a place to try something new, make friends and build confidence while being yourself. If an interest in the industry develops, we’re here to help.
Got a last-minute self-tape?
Book a one-off 1-2-1 session any day of the week, online or in person. We’ll coach you through the scene and, in person, film and edit your tape ready to send.
A class for every age.
Space to be yourself, make friends and develop your craft. Whether acting is a passion or a future ambition, there’s a place for you here.
Every year ends on the big screen.
13 Academies. One community.
“Growing up, I struggled to find somewhere that put acting at the heart of performing arts training.”
Your acting journey starts here.
Try a free class at any of our Academies. Meet the team, get creative and experience HFTD.
Not near one of our Academies? Want to work with us online? Self-tapes, audition prep and ongoing coaching with our team, wherever you are. See our 1-2-1 options →