1-year Advanced Diploma 

ACTING IN ENGLISH

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ABOUT THE COURSE

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GFCA PARIS provides in-depth training for people who are fascinated by acting and storytelling. Our flagship 1-Year Advanced Diploma in Acting in English offers challenging, stimulating and enjoyable training in acting, movement and voice, with increasingly specialised and in-depth sessions throughout the year. The programme includes: 

  • Deep analysis of core acting methods, including Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Lee Strasberg, Sanford Meisner, and Jack Waltzer

  • Leading training of Character Analysis and Movement Psychology, as developed by Yat Malmgren and Christopher Fettes*

  • Movement classes 

  • Voice, singing, and accent softening

  • Contemporary and classical scene study

  • How to promote yourself in the “Anglo” market

  • Audition skills and self-taping techniques

  • Acting for Camera

Students leave the program with a GFCA Diploma and tangible experience for both their portfolio including public performances in Paris theatres, scene showings with industry audiences, and a professional show-reel in the final term. 

We also arrange Q&A events to meet agents and casting directors, drawing on our strong links with agents, casting directors, and producers across the UK, US, and Europe. 

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In addition to high quality training, the year-long program offers participants a number of advantages: 

  • Small class sizes offers intense and specific training, allowing actors to receive the maximum focus to guide their development

  • Specialized accent softening training helps you gain confidence to perform clearly in English

  • Independently-run programme means that our prices are lower than other university or drama school programs

  • Fees are the same for French or international students, and payment plans are available to make the programme accessible. 

  • QUALIOPI Accreditation allows for flexible payment options

  • Focused 2-day coursework helps students progress in their acting career while maintaining other jobs

  • Member of Spotlight Casting Graduate-scheme, a benefit which is only available to high-level training-providers with a proven track-record.

  • Alumni network: we offer continued membership of the studio to graduates of our full-time programmes, to support their development in the period following full-time training.

1-Year Advanced Acting Diploma Advantages

    • 1-Year Advanced Diploma in Acting in English

    • Training in acting, movement and voice across 3 terms

    • 2 full days per week, allowing time for work and personal projects

    • Intensive rehearsals leading to in-house and public performances

    • Maximum of 16 actors per year for focused, personalised training

    • Strong international industry links and ongoing alumni support

    • Total Course Fee: €8,000

    • Deposit: €800 to secure your place

    • Flexible monthly payment plans available

    • Funding may be available through AFDAS and France Travail

    • Contact us to discuss funding and payment options.

  • How to apply

    Auditions can be done both in person in Paris or through video submission. For either option, we ask that you prepare two contrasting monologues, ideally between 1-2 minutes long. We are interested in seeing: 

    • a classical text in English (eg Shakespeare, Marlowe, Behn, Webster; or in an english translation, such as: de la Barca, Goldoni, Moliere, Corneille, Racine; Chekhov, Strindberg, or classical greek) 

    • a modern play or screen monologue originally from any language, as long as it has been translated into English. Written between the 1950s and today


    We don’t expect perfection! We want to see where you are to understand how GFCA can best help you meet your goals. The most important thing is that you are YOU. 

    In-Person Auditions: 

    You will meet with course-leader Theo von Bomhard and a second member of the team, who will discuss your goals and work with you on your audition pieces.

    We expect the audition to last about 30-40 minutes.


    Video Auditions: 

    • Upload video files onto Swisstransfer or another free download site; or onto YouTube/ Vimeo (videos should be unlisted, or set to private).

    • Email us the link - we will review, and reply asap to set up a zoom meeting.

    • We don't need great video production quality - but please check that the quality is good enough for us to be able to hear and see you!

    • If a follow-up live audition-date is required, we aim to give at least 2 weeks notice.

FAQS

  • This programme is designed for actors who are committed to professional training, including those with prior experience and those ready to engage in a rigorous, full-time process.

  • Training runs across two full days per week, with approximately 14 hours of classes, alongside independent preparation and rehearsal.

  • The course draws from a range of approaches including Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, and Movement Psychology, supporting the development of an individual process.

  • Yes. The programme includes performance opportunities, filmed work, and a final presentation, preparing you for professional environments.

  • Yes. Training is delivered in English and designed for actors preparing for an international career across stage and screen.

  • Applications are submitted online and may include an audition or interview process.

  • The Acting Diploma at GFCA Paris is a part-time programme (2 days per week). French student visas are typically issued for full-time study, so this course may not meet the requirements. International students should check with French immigration authorities to determine the most suitable visa option.