Vin Hawke is a professional screen actor with extensive credits in film and television, including lead and principal roles on major platforms. Known for gritty, authentic performances, Vin brings real-world experience from working sets to the classroom.

Classically and contemporarily trained with a focus on screen performance, Vin primarily combines Stanislavski and Meisner techniques. He has studied at various institutions including the Manchester School of Acting, and Salford University (MA in screen acting), as well as masterclasses with legends such as Samuel L. Jackson, and Oscar winner Jamie Donoughue.

Beyond acting, Vin is a dedicated martial artist and musician, bringing discipline, physicality, and creative expression to his teaching methodology. This diverse background informs his teaching approach: practical, grounded, and focused on the reality of working as a professional actor.

Professional Credentials

• "Landship" (2026) - Lead Role
• "Battle Over Britain" (2023) - Principal
• AMC's "The Terror" (2018) - George Barrow
• 15+ years screen acting experience
• MoCap, voice, and screen performance specialist
• Acting coach and university lecturer across the UK 

Camera Technique

• Understanding framing
• Working with marks and blocking
• Eye-lines and focus
• The language of lens sizes
• Continuity and take consistency

Advanced Techniques

• Accent and dialect work
• Physical preparation and stunts
• Green screen and VFX performance
• Motion capture basics
• Genre-specific approaches

Screen Acting Fundamentals

• Less is more
• Emotional truth on camera
• Script analysis for screen
• Character development for film
• Stanislavsky method for screen

Industry Navigation

• Building your career strategy
• Working with agents and casting
• Independent vs studio productions
• Networking and relationships
• The reality of working actor life

Professional Skills

• Working with directors and crew
• Set etiquette and professionalism
• Audition technique for screen
• Self-taping and remote auditions
• Building your showreel

Personal Development

• Building resilience and discipline
• Physical and mental preparation
• Finding your unique voice
• Continuous learning approach
• Balancing art and commerce

Attempt. Learn. Grow. Repeat. 

Screen acting is a craft that requires continuous dedication, practical experience, and honest self-assessment. I teach practical application of what works on film and combine it with acting theory.

Having worked on everything from micro-budget indies to major studio productions, I know what directors need, what casting directors look for, and what makes working actors stand out. It's not about talent alone: it's about professionalism, preparation, and the ability to deliver authentic performances.

Whether you're starting out or looking to refine your craft, my classes focus on practical skills you can utilise immediately to help develop your skillsets.

We work with cameras, analyse real scripts, practice audition techniques, and develop the mental and physical discipline that sustains a career in this demanding industry.