S u p e r 8
Part-Time Acting and Filmmaking Schools in Fleet and Surbiton
Award Winning
For 11-18 year olds
Super 8 Drama - Unlock your storytelling potential in Acting and Filmmaking
Unique to
Super 8
Our talented students have won the Best Short Film award at the Kingston International Film Festival!
This achievement, alongside our victory in the Childnet Film Competition, solidifies our reputation as one of the countries leading film schools. We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and creativity.
Congratulations to all involved in these remarkable accomplishments!
About S8
Super 8: A part-time Drama School for aspiring actors and filmmakers.
Founded by Matthew Bearne in 2012, Super 8 is a vibrant space where storytelling takes centre stage. With 40+ years of experience, including training at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and directing voice and dubbing for Sky, Netflix and Disney, Matthew is committed to guiding the next generation of storytellers.
Many Super 8 students have gone on to study at renowned institutions like RADA, Guildhall, and the Brit School.
Join Super 8 and begin your journey in acting and filmmaking!
Classes
Discover the perfect balance of creativity and professionalism in our acting and filmmaking classes.
Designed for beginners and experienced students alike, our part-time classes deliver a dynamic and immersive learning experience.
Students not only develop their skills but also gain invaluable insights into the entertainment industry by collaborating with seasoned actors, directors, and filmmakers.
Our immersive approach ensures that each student is equipped with the confidence, creativity, and professional know-how to thrive in the world of entertainment.
Master performance techniques with hands-on learning.
Students dive deep into the craft, focusing on performance techniques from renowned practitioners like Meisner, Hagen, and Stanislavsky. Through scene study, and improvisation, students will develop a strong foundation in authentic, expressive acting.
Setting students up to be successful on Stage, Screen and in life.
Our filmmaking classes empower young creatives with skills in scriptwriting, directing, and production.
At the core of Super 8, is the focus on building confidence and collaboration.
Most importantly, students learn to embrace their individuality and discover their unique potential, setting them up for success both on and off the stage.
"Every student will have strengths and weaknesses.
At Super 8 we play to those strengths, and then we strengthen their weaknesses"
I set up Super 8 as a space where teenagers not only learn new skills, but they discover with nurturing and encouragement, the amazing things they are capable of.
Matthew Bearne | Founder
BA (Hons) Acting BOVTS
Testimonials
Best years of my Daughter's training as a young actor until she won her place at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.
It's down to Matthew's long-term mentoring & professional guidance, 1-1 rehearsal time, industry knowledge & keeping advice honest & real.
Thank you Matt....The youngling has fledged & is working harder than ever, but your lead & talent showed her the way forward..... and what it takes.
From Super8 to the London stage!
Honey Dearsley - Parent of Ex-Student Liberty
I've been a student of Super 8 for 6 years now and it's really opened my eyes to many different aspects of both film and theatre in way that studying drama GCSE wasn't able to do for me.
Matthew Bearne is very experienced and knowledgeable and is able to structure each session in a way that makes them both informative and enjoyable, he knows how to simplify complex subjects to make them easy to understand.
I fully recommend Super 8 to anyone who is even remotely interested in film or theatre as I've learnt so much about film and it's helped guide me to a point where I have a selection of short films which I can present as my own work and can see a future in film.
Jack - Student
My Son looks forward to Super 8 every week and has been doing so, for 8 years! It's a positive, encouraging environment, where everyone is included and respected. If your child/teenager is seriously into acting or just enjoys drama classes, we would thoroughly recommend it.
Colin Brice - Parent
My children aged 14 and 13 absolutely love going to the classes and have learnt so much about Film and Theatre. I highly recommend Super 8.
Monica Church - Parent
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