Offering unique industry training in screen acting, film & television production, and screenwriting. Our actors have won:
Through our screen acting courses, we educate students to equip them with the skills, tools, knowledge, and psychological preparation essential to succeed in the film and TV industry.
Through an engaging, exciting, and collaborative environment, we endeavour to develop highly competent actors who exhibit a professional attitude towards their career, craft, and education. We encourage the development of transferable skills that will aid students in their personal lives, education, and working lives.
We believe that in order to teach acting, you must have trained at a high level. All YAFTA tutors are drama school-trained actors with professional screen acting experience in mainstream film & TV work. They are paediatric first aid qualified and hold DBS certification when working with children or vulnerable adults.
For beginners to more experienced performers, child to adult, weekly screen acting classes are available at the academy and online.
Progress to a professional screen actor with our Spotlight-accredited Diploma, an invaluable industry insight.
Our students have auditioned for and secured roles in major film and TV productions, including:
Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Happy Valley, In The Club, Hollyoaks, Holby City, Casualty, Game of Thrones, Homeland, The Current War, Funny Cow, Love Lies and Records, Armchair Detectives, Outlander, Cold Feet, Strike Series, Sky’s COBRA II, Last Tango in Halifax, and many other productions for BBC, ITV, CBBC, Nickelodeon, and more.
Whether you’re a teen or adult, beginner or more advanced actor, our diploma programmes train students to become professional screen actors. Entry to the diploma programmes is via audition only, you can find out more below.
Evening classes are available for those who would like to learn to act for screen or simply to build confidence and meet new people.
YAFTA’s 12-month diploma course is a Spotlight-accredited programme with both online and in-person options available. This means that upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to join Spotlight.
We believe in making your film & TV career accessible without financial strain. That’s why we offer flexible finance options through our partnership with Kandoo.
Choose affordable monthly instalments tailored to your needs and budget, ensuring you can pursue your goals without worries about upfront costs.
We won ‘Best Agency for New Talent’ at the New Voice Awards, part of the Edinburgh TV Festival.
A huge congratulations to YAFTA Agency actor, James Moore, who made history winning his NTA for Best Newcomer for his role as Ryan Stocks in Emmerdale. James was the first actor with a disability to win a National Television Award.
We are absolutely thrilled for James and the entire team on ‘An Irish Goodbye’.
What an amazing accomplishment. Having one of our actors in an Oscar-winning film is the perfect way to celebrate our upcoming 10th Anniversary!
YAFTA Diploma Graduate and Agency Actor
“YAFTA has been an unforgettable experience that I will always cherish. In just 18 months, I’ve learned so much. Exploring various acting techniques helped me find what works best for me. I’ve built strong connections with people of all ages, and it’s been a privilege to learn and grow alongside such talented individuals.”
YAFTA Diploma Graduate and Agency Actor
YAFTA Diploma Graduate and Agency Actor
Unlock your potential with YAFTA! Whether you’re starting out or going pro, our award-winning academy offers expert training, industry guidance, and real audition opportunities. Join a supportive community where talent grows and careers take off. Your journey starts here!
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