Film students have learned what it takes to bring stories to life on screen in a practical industry workshop.
The full-day session took place at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Salisbury campus and was delivered by television director Simon Delaney and actors Alan McKenna and Steph Parry.
Mr Delaney said: "Student films come in all shapes and sizes, and all levels of quality.
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"If there's one thing that can elevate all of them it's getting the best possible performances from their cast.
"By helping the students to see things from the perspective of experienced actors, we hoped to provide a little insight into this often misunderstood area of the film and TV industry."
Students were given a practical directing exercise, worked through technical and creative decision-making, and discussed casting, scripting, and working effectively with actors.
Kieron Evans, film lecturer at Wiltshire College & University Centre, said: "Simon Delaney is a highly experienced television and commercials director who I worked with many years ago.
"Since the Covid lockdowns, Simon has returned to the college each year to deliver a directing actor’s workshop for our students.
"Simon shifts that focus to where filmmaking really begins – the relationship between performance and story."
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