More Real & Believable: 1 Day Screen Acting Workshop
Location: The Poly, Falmouth, Cornwall | Thursday 16th July 2026 | 10:00-16:30 approx. | £105 per person
An intensive full day, screen based, acting workout.
Using the text, exercises, your imagination, and improvisations you will work on a prepared scene with a partner. You will do the scene then an exercise, then the scene then an exercise, then the scene, then an exercise …. and so on…..for a full day!!! And get a recording of it all afterwards!
You will go deeply into the truth of your characters and scenes, playing with multiple options and exploring your findings as you go.
A duolog scene will be given to prepare for class.
Who is it for?
Actors! Established, studying or amateurs this course can be tailored for all abilities.
Got a question? Get in touch by email: swashbucklingcornwall@gmail.com
Do I need to be living in Cornwall to take part?
No, although the course is taking place in Cornwall you can travel from wherever to take part. You would have need to arrange your own travel and accommodation if required.
Meet the Tutor: Daniel Dresner
Daniel is an acting coach and teacher having taught at drama schools around the world. With his private coaching clients range from novice actors to Hollywood stars.
He has developed his approach over more than 25 years as a coach, director, teacher, life coach, actor, comedian and improviser in London, New York and Tokyo.
Studying The Method at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York and is a certified Co-Active Training Institute professional life coach.
Daniel has also written A Life-Coaching Approach to Screen Acting, published by Bloomsbury/Methuen.
Prior to his career in the entertainment industry, Daniel earned an honours degree in business studies at Middlesex University and worked as an executive with a major multinational company.
As an actor, he has appeared in hundreds of films, commercials and live performances. Along side all of this he is also co founder of Actors Coaching International (ACI) an online and in person school for actor to learn, develop and hone their skills
Find out more about Daniel on his website:
Daniels Website: https://www.danieldresner.com/
ACI Website: https://actorscoachinginternational.com/#home
His long-standing favourite saying is by Oscar Wilde; “Be yourself; everyone else is taken”.
Why is Swashbuckling Cornwall hosting this course?
This will be the 4, maybe 5 course we have run with Daniel in Cornwall and although a move away from our normal cut and thrust action we believe that our role is to offer people the chance to develop a wide range of skills including flexing their screen acting muscles.
How to book:
This course is available by direct booking only. Please email swashbucklingcornwall@gmail.com to book.
Ts & Cs
• Over 18s only
• Refunds are not offered on place.
• If the course is cancelled, then a full refund will be given.
• We reserve the right to amend or alter course content, times or other elements as and if required.
Course Dates: 16th July 2026
Location: Falmouth
Costs: £105
To book, email: swashbucklingcornwall@gmail.com
Quotes/Testimonials:
Ollie Mcfarlane, The Cull, Nowhere, This is our Life, Der Freishutz, Peter Pan-HFC Panto 2023
‘Working with Daniel has completely transformed my attitude, approach and effectiveness in the industry. There’s been a direct link between working with him and getting hired, and creating a sustainable career on top of that!’
David Ajala (Star Trek:Discovery, Supergirl, Jupiter Ascending, Fast and Furious 6, Nightfliers etc)
"Daniel is an excellent coach who, as well as being experienced and hugely knowledgably, is also sensitive to your needs as a professional. My tool kit was expanded immeasurably and I felt confident and prepared when I started work on a role in a continuing TV drama."
Andi Osho (Blue Lights, Line of Duty, Curfew, Kiri, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Holby City)
“I have been lucky enough to know and work with Daniel for the past 15 years in both New York and London. His abilities to assess a situation and to problem manage are extraordinary; and his advice, both personal and professional, is invaluable.”
Heidi Dorschler, (Nowhere, Island of Dolls, Tempest)
Daniel Dresner I have attended Daniel Dresner’s ‘Being Real, Being Believable ‘ and the follow up ‘Being more real, Being More believable’ and have found both to be invaluable. Daniel has a real skill for getting the best performances out of everyone and gives you skills to develop your character development to real effect. I use the skills I learnt on these workshops in every audition and job. Incredible value for money. So worth while!