Are you an actor looking to learn how to work at a professional level?

This is your opportunity to train with Colin Budds, an award-winning film and television director with over 40 years of experience and more than 450 credits across international film and television.

Colin has directed across all genres — from US network television such as Mission: Impossible (Paramount Television) to iconic Australian and international series including Flipper, Ocean Girl, Thunderstone, and the globally successful H2O: Just Add Water.

Colin is widely respected not only for his directing career, but for his ability to discover, mentor, and guide emerging actors, helping launch the international careers of performers such as Phoebe Tonkin, Lucy Fry, Georgie Haig, Angus McLaren and many others.

You can find out more about him here !

What to Expect from this Masterclass ?

🎬 Understanding Direction from the Inside Out : Learn how directors think, communicate, and shape performances — and how to respond clearly and professionally to direction on set.

🎭 Taking Direction with Confidence & Flexibility : Explore how to adjust your performance quickly and effectively when a director asks for change — without losing truth, continuity, or emotional clarity.

🎥 Continuity: Lines, Body & Camera Working Together : Develop the skill of maintaining performance consistency while integrating movement, blocking, and dialogue for screen.

🌟 Industry Expertise : Gain invaluable tips on how directors like Colin work with actors and how to bring your best to every opportunity.

Why Choose This Masterclass ?

Colin Budds was the first Australian director to helm a US Paramount Television series, has been Emmy-nominated, won multiple BAFTA awards, and has worked extensively mentoring young actors through long-running international productions.

In 2018, Colin was invited by Melbourne University / VCA to create and deliver a dedicated Screen Acting stream for their graduate acting cohort — a testament to his depth of knowledge and respect within the industry.

Two Day Masterclass Schedule

Dates MARCH: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 12:00PM (Teens) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Adults)
Age Groups: Teens & Adults
Spaces Available: 16 spots per group
Who Can Apply: Actors looking to elevate their craft

*Membership Discount for existing students !

Spaces are Limited – Secure Your Spot Today!

If you want to become the kind of actor directors trust— this masterclass offers rare, real-world insight from a director who has shaped hundreds of professional performances across decades of screen work.

This exclusive masterclass is limited to 16 participants per group — so act fast to reserve your spot today!

See you on set, future star! 
– Perth Film School