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Workshop: Intensive Week – Acting for the Camera

What?

An intensive Summer 2026 acting workshop focused on acting for the camera in a professional film set environment. Train on an industry-style set, work directly in front of the camera, and develop your performance through hands-on scenes, coaching, and filming sessions.

Located in the vibrant and welcoming city of Hasselt — known for its atmosphere, hospitality, culture, and central position in Europe — the workshop welcomes actors and performers from across Belgium, Europe, and around the world for a unique international training experience at FilmStage Studio.

For whom?

This workshop is designed for participants with both little and extensive acting experience:

  • For those who want to get an accessible introduction to acting for the camera
  • For those who want to explore new techniques such as Meisner and Chubbuck
  • For those seeking intensive, hands-on training in a professional film environment
  • For those who want to build or refresh material for their showreel

The workshop is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, with a minimum of 4 required for the workshop to take place

 

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Main Focus:

Scene Work & Filming

During this workshop, you will work intensively for four days on a scene with a scene partner, under the guidance of Cielke Bessemans, using the Chubbuck technique.

On Day 6, the scene will be filmed on our professionally equipped film set, using professional filming equipment. Day 5 is a rehearsal day on the set for participants to practice. On Day 7 (Sunday, one week later), the filmed scenes are reviewed and discussed together.

The final result is a polished scene that you can use for your showreel. During the filming day, you will also receive a hands-on introduction to how a professional film set operates.

In addition to scene work, you will receive training in:

  • Being present in the moment and responding to impulses (Meisner technique)
  • Imagination and character development
  • Pushing physical and mental boundaries

These exercises are designed to deepen your performance and strengthen your acting instrument.

Preparation

A few weeks before the workshop begins, you will be assigned a script (approximately 3 pages) from an existing film. You may perform your scene in English or Dutch, depending on your preference.

The script must be fully memorized by the first class—without emotional interpretation, intonation, or performance.

You will also read the entire film script (in English), so a good understanding of English is required.

When?

July 20, 2026

Monday – Thursday: 1PM – 6PM

Friday: rehearsal in the studio

Saturday, July 25: from 10AM (filming day – end time depends on schedule)

Sunday, August 2: 1PM – … (screening + discussion + closing drinks)

Full attendance is required!

Locatie

FilmStage Studio
Trichterheideweg 11, unit 24
3500 Hasselt

At FilmStage Studio, we offer professional training programs for both screen and stage. We organize ongoing training sessions on our own 150m² film set, where we are also able to produce recordings using our own equipment. In this, we are unique worldwide.

Accommodation on site is not provided, so we recommend arranging your stay well in advance. There are hotels nearby, and Airbnb also offers various options.

Read more about us:

In Het Belang Van Limburg

In Het Laatste Nieuws

In Het Nieuwsblad

Cielke Bessemans

About Cielke Bessemans

Cielke earned a Teaching in the Arts degree from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) in Ghent. Since 2020, she has pursued various acting trainings, starting at FilmStage Studio, and has been professionally active as an actress since 2022.

She has appeared in HBO’s Theodosia, the American shortfilm The Resistance, the Flemish film Radioman, several commercials, short films, an opera production with Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, and more.

Cielke has also trained at RADA (London), with Romy Irene, and at the Troubleyn Laboratory in Antwerp. She has over eight years of experience coaching children, teens, and adults.

Price

€695

Includes:

  • Full workshop & personal coaching
  • Filming day with professional equipment
  • Completed scene video (suitable for your showreel)
  • Drinks during sessions and lunch on filming day
  • Accident insurance
  • VAT

 

Weekly Schedule

Day                                                            Content

Mon (Day 1)                                            Introduction – Exercises – Scene Work

Tue (Day 2)                                              Exercises – Scene Work

Wed (Day 3)                                            Exercises – Scene Work

Thu (Day 4)                                              Exercises – Scene Work

Fri (Day 5)
Rehearse your scene independently

Sat (Day  6)                                                Filming Day (from 10:00AM – open end)

In between: Editing of scenes

Sun (Day 7) > one week later                                 Screening, discussion & closing drinks

Enrollment

To register, fill in your details and submit a short video introducing yourself. In the video, tell us who you are, any acting experience you have, and why you would like to participate in this workshop. Submissions are accepted until July 13 or until the group is full.

To reserve your spot, we require a €75 deposit. If you are selected, the remaining balance must be paid within 7 days. If you are not selected, your deposit will be fully refunded. If you decide not to participate after being selected, the deposit is non-refundable.

All submissions are carefully reviewed, and you will receive personal feedback within 3 days.

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Info / Contact

For more information, you can call Sandro Mastronardi at +32 486 47 20 52

Or send an email to info@acteerlessen.be

 

Fotos: Tom Meex (L&T Visuals)