Where Were You - a short film by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-02 | One year after the disappearance of Jess Warren, fellow student Harrison begins shooting a documentary for the London Film School and soon realises that the truth will come at a cost.Performed by our Urban Young Actors over 16sWritten by Rory Rawson
Urban Young Actors - Drama School & Talent Agency (documentary) Urban Young Actors 2025-05-07 | Urban Young Actors provide weekly acting classes for ages 8-21 in Leicester. As well as regular workshops, we frequently run large-scale projects for our members. Past opportunities have included stage productions, films, festivals, competitions and cinema screenings.We pride ourselves on delivering workshops of the highest standard that are accessible to all experience levels and abilities. Our alumni include Mahalia (MOBO Award-winner), Owen Warner (Hollyoaks, Channel 4), Jurell Carter (Emmerdale, ITV), Dilan Raithatha (West End playwright) and Devesh Sodha (award-winning composer – Black Panther, Minions, Star Wars The Mandalorian).urbanyoungactors.com
Fight Performance Training - Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2025-01-09 | Over the summer our actors participated in a series of fight performance workshops led by UYA alumna Grace Ford. At the end of the course, they devised and choreographed their own action films to showcase their new skills.
Urban Young Actors - Members & Alumni Commercials Urban Young Actors 2023-11-06 | How many of our Urban members and alumni can you recognise in these commercials for global brands? Keep an eye out for our practitioners who also make a cameo!#leicester #dramaschool #tv #global #acting #actor
Urban Young Actors - Success Stories (Part 2) Urban Young Actors 2023-10-31 | Part 2 of our series celebrating the incredible achievements of our Urban Young Actors alumni. #shorts #leicester #dramaschoool #actor
Urban Young Actors - Success Stories (Part 1) Urban Young Actors 2023-10-31 | Part 1 of our series celebrating the incredible achievements of our Urban Young Actors alumni. #shorts #leicester #dramaschoool #actor
Urban Young Actors - Butterfly (One shot short film) Urban Young Actors 2023-09-08 | We devised a short film with the intention of shooting it entirely in one single shot. The 'one-shot' presents a unique challenge for actors and filmmakers and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring this technique.The film was created by the actors in our weekly sessions and filmed in only four takes.Filmed by Will Greatorex
Urban Young Actors - Backstage (One shot short film) Urban Young Actors 2023-09-08 | We devised a short film with the intention of shooting it entirely in one single shot. The 'one-shot' presents a unique challenge for actors and filmmakers and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring this technique.The film was created by the actors in our weekly sessions and filmed in only four takes.Filmed by Will Greatorex.
Dear Me - A Monologue by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-16 | This monologue is written and performed by our Urban Young Actors 12-16s group.
The Meaning of Life - A Monologue by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-16 | This monologue is written and performed by our Urban Young Actors under 12s group.
Who Am I - - A Monologue by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-16 | This monologue is written and performed by our Urban Young Actors under 12s group.
My Future is Unclear Urban Young Actors 2022-09-16 | This monologue is written and performed by our Urban Young Actors over 16s group.
The Paciscor Diabolica - a short film by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-02 | The opening night for The Paciscor Diabolica is just around the corner and rehearsals aren't going well. Abi longs for her chance in the spotlight, but as reality begins to mirror the world of the play and her friends start to mysteriously disappear, she soon learns that being the star comes at a cost.Performed by our Urban Young Actors 12-16sWritten by Rory Rawson
Moon Magic - a short film by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-02 | Skye steals a pack of Tarot cards and the temptation to read the future is too much to resist, but when Izzy draws The High Priestess she starts to get a little more than she bargained for. Can she change the course of events before it's too late?Performed by our Urban Young Actors under 12sWritten by Sara Bodinar
What Happened to James - a short film by Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2022-09-02 | A house party takes a turn when Kelly's boyfriend James goes missing. Where is he? Who saw him last? And did he even come in the first place? No one is above suspicion.Performed by our Urban Young Actors over 16sWritten by Annabel Brightling
Urban Young Actors - Jess (the story of an abusive relationship) Urban Young Actors 2021-05-17 | 'Jess' is a short film made in lockdown by Urban Young Actors. During lockdown, it’s thought that cases of domestic abuse increased by 20%. Whilst our face-to-face classes at Urban had to pause, we continued our weekly sessions on zoom and collaborated with LWA to create a piece with the aim of raising awareness of domestic abuse in relationships between young people.urbanyoungactors.comUrban Young Actors is a drama school for young people aged 8-21 in Leicester. We specialise in acting for theatre, TV and film, and run weekly workshops as well as larger projects. Our classes are run by leading industry experts and are great fun for anyone wanting to perform, develop their skills or build their confidence.Domestic Abuse Helpline:12.6% of girls and 6.6% of boys aged 16-19 reported having experienced domestic abuse in their lives (whether by a parent or by a partner). Women ages 20-24 are the most likely group to experience domestic abuse.If you feel that your partner is being abusive, or if you want help changing your own behaviour, call the free Living Without Abuse helpline: 08 08 80 200 28, Monday – Saturday, 8am – 8pm. Confidential help and advice.You can also visit www.lwa.org.uk to learn more about domestic abuse and how LWA support victims and survivors.
Urban Young Actors Advert Urban Young Actors 2021-04-02 | Book your free trial now at urbanyoungactors.comUrban Young Actors is a drama school for young people aged 8-21 in Leicester. We specialise in acting for theatre, TV and film, and run weekly workshops as well as larger projects. Our classes are run by leading industry experts and are great fun for anyone wanting to perform, develop their skills or build their confidence.Our alumni include Mahalia (Brit & Grammy Award-Nominated Artist), Jurell Carter (Emmerdale, ITV), Owen Warner (Hollyoaks, Channel 4), Dilan Raithatha (West End playwright) and Devesh Sodha (award-winning composer).Whatever your experience or aspirations, all you need is passion and a willingness to learn and there is a place for you in our Urban family.
Only Robots For Company - a lockdown film Urban Young Actors 2020-08-08 | '2022. The fallout from a nuclear explosion on a scale the world has never witnessed is sweeping across Europe from The Atlantic. The air is poisoned. Millions have lost their lives. Those who have survived, many of whom are children, cannot leave their homes. This is their story.'Developed and made in 2020 by Urban Young Actors in lockdown in the UK. www.urbanyoungactors.comProduced by Melissa May Smith www.melmaycreative.com Written by Sara Bodinar and the cast www.sarabodinar.comEdited by Kieran Vyas www.kieranvyas.co.uk Based on an original concept by William Amias (Urban Member)
A film in 8 hours - The Audition Urban Young Actors 2020-06-12 | A film by Urban Young Actors.www.urbanyoungactors.com In May 2019, a task was set to our members to create a short film from start to finish in 8 hours. Here is the offering from our talented 12-16 City group.Written/Directed by Melissa May Smith & the cast.www.melmaycreative.comFilmed/Edited by Kieran Vyas.www.kieranvyas.co.uk
A film in 8 hours - Insta Challenge Urban Young Actors 2020-06-05 | A film by Urban Young Actors.www.urbanyoungactors.com In May 2019, a task was set to our members to create a short film from start to finish in 8 hours. Here is the offering from our talented Under 12's group.Written/Directed by Melissa May Smith & the cast.www.melmaycreative.comFilmed/Edited by Kieran Vyas.www.kieranvyas.co.uk
A film in 8 hours - The Interrogation Urban Young Actors 2020-05-29 | A film by Urban Young Actors.www.urbanyoungactors.com In May 2019, a task was set to our members to create a short film from start to finish in 8 hours. Here is the offering from our talented 12-16 Barkby group.Written/Directed by Melissa May Smith & the cast.www.melmaycreative.comFilmed/Edited by Kieran Vyas.www.kieranvyas.co.uk
A film in 8 hours - Spike Party Urban Young Actors 2020-05-22 | A film by Urban Young Actors.www.urbanyoungactors.com In May 2019, a task was set to our members to create a short film from start to finish in 8 hours. Here is the offering from our talented Over 16's group.Written/Directed by Melissa May Smith & the cast.www.melmaycreative.comFilmed/Edited by Kieran Vyas.www.kieranvyas.co.uk
When the rainbows came - a poem Urban Young Actors 2020-05-09 | A small memento from Urban Young Actors to poetically document lockdown life due to Covid-19. www.urbanyoungactors.comWritten & produced by Melissa May Smith www.melmaycreative.comArrangement & editing by Kieran Vyas www.kieranvyas.co.uk
10 Years of Urban Young Actors Urban Young Actors 2020-04-24 | A documentary made for Urban Young Actors celebrating 10 years of the group. www.urbanyoungactors.com Material compiled by Melissa May Smith www.melmaycreative.comProduced & edited by Kieran Vyaswww.kieranvyas.co.uk
Mirror Image Urban Young Actors 2020-04-22 | A film by Urban Young Actorswww.urbanyoungactors.comProduced, Directed and Written (with ideas from the cast) by Melissa May Smithwww.melmaycreative.com
Whos Afraid of the Duke of Edinburgh? Urban Young Actors 2020-04-17 | A feature film by Urban Young Actorswww.urbanyoungactors.comProduced & Directed by Melissa May Smithwww.melmaycreative.comWritten by Sara Bodinar www.sarabodinar.comDOP & editing by Kieran Vyaswww.kieranvyas.co.uk
We are Urban (Music Video) Urban Young Actors 2020-04-14 | A film by Urban Young Actors www.urbanyoungactors.com Produced, Directed and Written (with ideas from the cast) by Melissa May Smith www.melmaycreative.com
The Regime Urban Young Actors 2020-04-14 | A film by Urban Young Actors www.urbanyoungactors.com Produced, Directed and Written (with ideas from the cast) by Melissa May Smith www.melmaycreative.com
An Eye For An Eye Urban Young Actors 2020-04-14 | A film by Urban Young Actors www.urbanyoungactors.com Produced, Directed and Written (with ideas from the cast) by Melissa May Smith www.melmaycreative.com
