Get to know us
GFCA exists because storytelling can change the world — and we're in the business of training the actors who tell those stories best. Through in-depth, supportive training in small cohorts, rooted in the legacy of Drama Centre London, we prepare storytellers to work at the highest level of their craft.
Founded by Giles Foreman, in 2015, GFCA’s approach combines the rigorous, method-based techniques with the foundational ideas of Christopher Fettes and Yat Malmgren (Character Analysis and Movement Psychology) to shape each person as a complete artist. Our instructors are experienced professionals–many of whom taught or trained at Drama Centre London–who are dedicated to providing actors an alternative to mainstream instruction in a supportive, enlightening, and enjoyable environment.
Located conveniently in our own bright, modern studio in Paris's 10th arrondissement near Canal Saint-Martin, we offer high-quality, realistic acting training in English and French, designed to equip actors for the international market.
founder of GFCA
Giles Foreman is one of the leading acting coaches in the UK, USA and throughout Europe. He is a specialist in realism for stage and screen using the Methodological approach to acting, and notably in the Yat Malmgren/Laban technique known as Character Analysis or Movement Psychology. He has introduced the work to a new generation of actors in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Zurich, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Madrid, Rome, Cairo. He was recently awarded a special Swiss Film-Academy award for his work as a film-acting coach.
Giles Foreman, Founder
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Our graduates have gone on to succeed on the international stage, landing series regular roles in popular TV series and high-profile feature films, as well as regularly appearing on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre, West End, and many more. Many of our graduates have also spearheaded their own initiatives, using skills they honed during their training, to write, develop, direct, and produce their own projects and to take control of their own creative journey.
ALUMNI SUCCESS
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Ella Rumpf
Known for: Raw, Freud, Tokyo Vice
Ella Rumpf is known for her emotionally fearless performances and strong screen presence, working across European cinema and international television.
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Samuel Arnold
Known for: Emily in Paris
Samuel Arnold has gained international recognition through Netflix, bringing clarity, charisma, and precision to his performances.
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Camille Moutawakil
Known for: Enjoy, The Serpent Queen, Hanna on Amazon Prime.
Camillie Moutawakil is known for feature films Monsieur Aznavour (2024), d'Argent et de Sang, les Bois Maudits.
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Basil Eidenbenz
Known for: The Witcher, The Favourite
Basil Eidenbenz works across major international productions, combining physical presence with detailed character work.
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Lujza Richter
Known for: Phantom Thread, Vikings
Lujza Richter has built a diverse career across film and historical drama, known for subtle and layered performances.
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Conor Basil
Known for:Schemers (2020), Karen Pirie (2025), and Dept. Q (2025).
Following his training at the Giles Foreman Centre for Acting in London, Scottish actor Conor Berry quickly launched his screen career, landing the lead role of Davie in Schemers (2020), which earned him the Best Actor Award at the Winter Film Awards. He has since appeared in acclaimed television series including Karen Pirie and Dept. Q, establishing himself as a rising talent in British film and television.
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Andrew Hale
Known for:2059 (TV series), Das Ende der Unschuld, and Ask.
Andrew Hale built an international acting career across film, television, and commercial work. He has appeared in projects including the TV series 2059, the feature Das Ende der Unschuld, and the drama Ask, while also developing work as a writer and performer in Switzerland and across Europe.
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David Narayan Hecter
Known for:No Escape (Paramount+), Largo Winch 3, After Love, and The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
Narayan David Hecter has built an international screen career, appearing in acclaimed film and television productions across the UK and Europe. His credits include the Paramount+ thriller No Escape, Largo Winch 3, After Love, The Madame Blanc Mysteries, DI Ray, and Riviera, establishing him as a versatile bilingual actor working across both English and French-language productions.
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Leo Hatton
Known for:No Man's Land (2025), Postcards from London (2018), Silent Witness, and Death in Paradise.
Leo Hatton has built a successful career across British television and independent film. She has appeared in acclaimed productions including the lead role of Ellie Gordon in No Man's Land, as well as Postcards from London, Silent Witness, Death in Paradise, Endeavour, and Maigret, establishing herself as a versatile screen actress working across both UK and international productions.
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Kai Murakami
Known for:Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Irrational, and Law & Order.
Kai Murakami has gone on to build a successful international screen career in the United States. His credits include an appearance in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, along with roles in NBC's The Irrational and Law & Order, establishing him as a rising actor working across major American television productions.
GFCA STAFF
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THEO VON BOMHARD
Head of Acting
Diploma Course-Leader
Theo received his acting training at Cours Florent in Paris, and since 2011 has also studied Method Acting with Jack Waltzer (lifelong member of the Actors Studio) in Paris, London and Los Angeles. Over the past five years he has also graduated from Drama Studio London, taught Acting in English at Cours Florent and, while doing so, obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Performance Teaching from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as a Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education from Harvard University. Theo is course-leader for the 1-year acting course. FR: Theo a reçu sa formation d'acteur au Cours Florent à Paris, et depuis 2011 a également étudié le Method Acting avec Jack Waltzer (membre à vie de l'Actors Studio) à Paris, Londres et Los Angeles. Au cours des cinq dernières années, il a également été diplômé au Drama Studio London, a enseigné le théâtre en anglais au Cours Florent et, ce faisant, a obtenu un diplôme d'études supérieures d’enseignement aux spectacles vivants de la Guildhall School of Music and Drama ainsi qu’un certificat d’enseignant en Enseignement Supérieur de l'Université de Harvard.
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LINDSAY RICHARDSON
Deputy Director of GFCA London & Vocal Specialist
Lindsay is a professional singer and actor, who first trained classically at Trinity College of Music, London and in musical theatre and acting. She has performed as a soloist at many of Britain’s major venues and festivals, recorded both on CD and DVD, toured and performed across Europe. Radio broadcasts include Radio 3′s In Tune, Danish Radio, and Radio 4′s Woman’s Hour. She has directed opera; and devised, coached and staged modern musical drama. She provides individual vocal coaching for presenters, singers and actors, and those in public life. Lindsay coordinates the work of the GFCA London and GFCA Paris centres; in London; she coaches, directs and teaches singing voice privately, and on the Advanced Intensive Programme; she coaches and directs film-scenes for Pro-Intensive actor-courses; coaches and directs Classical scenes and film-scenes for the 1-year diploma at GFCA Paris. Her theatre directing projects include Fear and Misery of the Third Reich; and plays devised for and with Advanced actors: including The Ascent of Woman, Refugee, Exist Other Wise, Hero’s Journey; & Les Liens Qui Unissent (London & Paris combined project) Lindsay designed the groundbreaking book on Character Analysis - A PEOPLED LABYRINTH - for and with the author, Christopher Fettes, & with Giles Foreman, for GFCA Publishing.
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JANET AMSDEN
Movement Psychology teacher
Janet is a working actress who originally trained in the Art & Science of Movement for three years before training at the Drama Centre for a further three. Whilst at Drama Centre, Yat Malmgren encouraged her to learn and teach the Movement Psychology aspect of his work, which when she is free she continues to do.
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AGNIESZKA GRADZIEL
Growtoski method and movement coach
Agnieszka began acting in 2013 at Aktorstudio, Warsaw. After training for three years, she debuted in Viola My Love and appeared in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Lure. She trained with Gary Condes and Beatrice Kruger, and performed with Stowarzyszenie Sztuka Nowa. In 2020, she starred in Powiem Mamie, Poland's first Meisner-based play, and earned a master's degree on Stanislavski and Meisner.
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Justine Viotty
Acting Coach
Justine is a French actress, writer, and director. She trained in London at the Central School of Speech and Drama and the Actors’ Temple, in Paris at the Method Acting Center, and in New York at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. She later taught at the Method Acting Center for several years.
Justine is an active actress with extensive experience in theatre, television, and film. She is also a member of an improvisation company.
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Elisa Freitas Machado
Movement Coach
Elisa Freitas Machado is a dancer, choreographer, performer, and teacher with over 30 years of experience. She holds a Performing Arts degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and is also a body therapist inspired by Carl Gustav Jung. Influenced by Mary Wigman’s expressionist dance, she specializes in classical dance, body expression, and contemporary dance.
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Anna Ivacheff
Movement Coach
Anna is a multidisciplinary artist with 25+ years of experience rooted in hip-hop culture. Known for her expressive freestyle, she has performed worldwide and works across dance, theatre, film, and visual arts.
She leads movement workshops for actors focused on emotional awareness and presence, and also works as an energy therapist and soft skills coach. Her grounded, intuitive approach is guided by hip-hop values: authenticity, expression, and connection.
