Welcome to Act Cape Town
It was out of this need that Act Cape Town was born in 2005.
In line with our commitment to quality education for our actors, ACT made the decision to accredit the academy, and in April 2013 was granted provisional registration as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training.
The accreditation process inspired our team to rethink how our passion and vision would now be translated into excellent acting for film training.
The result is a shared commitment to upholding ACT as the leading acting for film academy in South Africa.
In November 2017, Act Cape Town was pronounced full registration status with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997.
ACT ETHOS
At Act Cape Town, we embody a set of core values that guide our actions and shape our community:
- Humility: We honor the contributions of every individual and treat everyone with the utmost respect, fostering a culture of inclusivity.
- Learning: We embrace feedback and are dedicated to continuous growth and improvement, both personally and professionally.
- Possibility: We believe that our role as educators is to create an environment where possibilities abound, empowering individuals to pursue their dreams through self-belief and determination.
- Inspiration: Our passion, dedication, and care for one another and our students inspire a vibrant and motivating learning atmosphere.
- Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of kindness and generosity, ensuring that compassion and support are at the heart of everything we do.
- Diversity: We celebrate all forms of diversity and foster a sense of belonging for every individual, regardless of background or identity.
Together, these values define who we are and guide our mission to empower and inspire our community.
Mission Statement
- We are committed to lifelong learning
- Sharing good practice as actors come together to learn and grow
- Raising standards of achievement in the profession
- Training, supporting and inspiring actors
Curriculum
Our dynamic curriculum is based upon the techniques developed by international & local master coaches and practitioners.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
It is our belief that you learn the craft of acting through “doing”. Classes are experiential, providing students with an intensive practical training, ensuring they are ready to meet the exact demands of the industry.
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FILM PRODUCTIONS
Our courses, incorporate the production of short films or scenes that are created by and star our acting students. These are shot and edited together and may be used for students’ own reels.
SMALL CLASSES
Our small classes allow for individual attention and a safe space for discovery and creative expression.
ANNUAL SHOWCASE
An annual showcase evening provides our actors with the opportunity to showcase their acting work on the BIG SCREEN to invited guests and industry professionals.
REEL MATERIALS
We provide all of our students with shot and edited materials that are suitable to put on an actor’s reel.
Our Coaches
