One Year Screen Acting Course in Sydney — The Actors Workout
THE ONE YEAR Screen Acting Course
Twelve Months, Part-Time.
Two Cinematic 4K Showreels. Industry-Ready.
Showreel Highlights
Train · Film · Launch
A year of professional screen acting and cinematic production — delivered part-time for actors ready to train seriously without putting their life on hold. The One Year Screen Acting Course is a comprehensive, industry-focused program for actors ready to lift their screen work to a genuinely professional standard.
Across twelve months, you’ll train two evenings a week with working professionals, refine your on-camera presence, and finish the year with two cinematic, fully produced 4K showreel scenes that reflect your truth, your range, and your readiness for the industry. This isn’t passive learning — it’s a year of doing, filming, refining, and growing.
Matt Levett — Founder & Course Director
Heath Ledger Scholarship Recipient · A Place to Call Home, Wolf Creek
15 minutes on Zoom with Matt, who leads the course alongside a team of working industry professionals. No prep and no audition yet — just a conversation about your goals and whether the course is right for you.
See what’s included across the yearNext audition round: Sat 17 October · Limited spots available
What You’ll Gain
WEEKLY ON-CAMERA TRAINING
Build your craft through scene work, script analysis, behavioural truth, and grounded screen performance.
AUDITION & SELF-TAPE SKILLS
Learn the self-tape process, create compelling choices, and present work that stands out to casting directors.
VOICE & ACCENT COACHING
Strengthen your voice and presence while developing a confident American accent for screen.
CINEMATIC SHOWREEL PRODUCTION
Film 4K cinematic scenes on location with a professional core crew, while students assist on set to gain hands-on production experience.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT & NETWORKING
Gain practical insight into the industry through workshops, Q&A sessions, and a clear understanding of how professional work is created and delivered.
CAREER STRATEGY
Learn how to navigate representation, auditions, career planning, and the business of being a working actor.
Led By Matt Levett
Matt Levett is the founder and director of The Actors Workout. After more than two decades on screen and stage in Australia and the United States, he brings a working-actor’s perspective to the studio — grounded in craft, focused on outcomes, and shaped by years on real sets.
A recipient of the AIF Heath Ledger Scholarship in Los Angeles (2015) and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Matt’s screen credits include the AACTA-award-winning miniseries The Devil’s Playground, the Logie-award-winning series A Place to Call Home, Wolf Creek, Rescue Special Ops, Dance Academy, The Secret Daughter, Home and Away, Winners and Losers, Bed of Roses, alongside the indie features Sunset People, Drown and Misplaced, and the US feature Payback (Amazon Prime).
He’s also a recipient of the NIDA Gloria Payten Fellowship (2019). Before founding The Actors Workout, Matt taught and directed at many of Sydney’s leading acting schools including NIDA, The Hub Studio, Screenwise, The Actors Centre and ATYP — working with actors at every stage of their careers.
Matt is supported across the year by a wider team of working industry professionals who teach alongside him on the course.
Talk to Matt directly about your goals and whether the course is right for you.
Why Train Here
You’ll train under working screen professionals in an environment that’s collaborative, challenging, and cinematic.
Every scene is crafted with professional-grade lighting, sound, and direction. By the end, you’ll walk away with a broadcast-quality showreel and the confidence to use it.
This course bridges the gap between training and the industry. We won’t sell you a fantasy. What we will do is put you in the strongest possible position to stand out — with confidence, craft, and on-camera skill.
How To Join
BOOK A 15-MIN CALL
Pick a time for a 15-minute Zoom call with Matt. Talk through your goals, your experience, the fees and payment plans. No prep needed.
LOCK IN YOUR AUDITION
If the course feels like a fit, we’ll book you into an audition round on the call and send you a short scene to prepare.
AUDITION SESSION
Come into our Ultimo studio for a short session with Matt. Perform the scene, get redirected and try it again — just like a class. No self-tape. We want to meet you in the room.
HEAR BACK WITHIN 3 WEEKS
Successful actors receive an offer within 3 weeks of their audition, with a 7-day window to secure their place with a deposit.
February 2nd 2027
Auditions run in four rounds. Places are offered after each round, so earlier rounds have more places available.
- Round 1Sat 17 October
- Round 2Sat 31 October
- Round 3Sat 21 November
- Final RoundSat 12 December
Limited spots available
Final round offers sent before Christmas.
Trusted By Working Actors
Matt’s knowledge of the craft coupled with his genuine and caring personality enables him to engage meaningfully with his students. His ability to create a trusting and fun learning environment is exceptional.
Each class I was learning something new, pushing myself out of my comfort zone in a relaxed and supportive environment. Matt has a real passion to watch us connect to the other actor and rely on our natural instincts.
He has created a room that is utterly safe in every way — to explore, to play, to try new things and even fall flat on your face. Throughout the classes I’ve learned more about my acting and, in fact, directing as well.
Investment & Inclusions
Everything is included. A full year of training, voice and accent coaching, scripts and materials, industry sessions, and two fully produced 4K showreel scenes shot on location with a professional crew.
Payment plans make it more manageable than most people expect. Matt talks through the full fee and plan options on your free 15-minute call, so you can work out what suits you.
Ready To Take The First Step?
Book a free 15-minute call with Matt — no prep needed. Bring your questions about the course, the showreels, the fees or the audition.
If it’s a fit, we’ll book your audition on the call and send your scene straight after.
February 2027 Intake · Next audition round Sat 17 October · Limited spots available
Not Ready for a Call Yet?
Get the course overview: the weekly schedule, what you’ll cover each term, and examples of our showreel scenes. Matt will follow up personally to answer any questions.
Frequently Asked
Who is this course for?
All levels are welcome.
Whether you’re brand new to screen acting, returning after time away, theatre-trained and moving into film, or already working and wanting to level up — this course meets you where you are and builds from there.
Do I need experience to join?
No prior experience is required.
Because places are limited, everyone goes through a short audition. The first step is a free 15-minute call with Matt on Zoom. If the course feels like a fit, we’ll book your audition on the call and send you a scene to prepare. The audition is an in-person session at our Ultimo studio. It isn’t about perfection — it’s about commitment and readiness.
How big are the cohorts?
Each intake is up to 16 actors.
This allows for personalised direction, deeper rehearsal time, detailed on-camera feedback, and strong creative chemistry within the group.
When are classes?
This is a part-time program, designed to fit around work and life.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Two evenings per week. Structured. Consistent. Sustainable.
What do I graduate with?
By the end of the year, you graduate with:
- Two fully produced cinematic showreels
- Professional-level screen training
- Deep rehearsal experience
- Stronger on-camera confidence
- Industry-ready footage
You leave with real work — not rushed content.
How is this different from just booking a showreel shoot?
Most showreels are a few rehearsals and a short filming day.
This course gives you a full year of structured craft development, ongoing performance training, carefully cast scenes tailored to you, professional production standards, and proper time on set.
You don’t just shoot scenes — you build the craft behind them.
Will we meet industry professionals?
Yes. Throughout the year, we host industry sessions with working professionals from across screen.
These sessions give you real insight, perspective, and a stronger understanding of how the industry actually works.
When is the next intake?
The next intake begins on February 2nd 2027.
Auditions run in four rounds: Saturday 17 October, Saturday 31 October, Saturday 21 November and Saturday 12 December. Places are offered after each round, so earlier rounds have more places available.
Final round offers are sent before Christmas.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You can pay in full or spread it across a payment plan. Matt goes through the options with you on your free call.
How can I learn more about the course?
The quickest way is a free 15-minute call with Matt on Zoom. Ask anything about the fees, the schedule or the showreels. No prep needed and no obligation.
If you’d rather read first, you can request our course overview instead.
Still have questions? Ask Matt directly.
Book a 15-Min Call with Matt