ACTORS ACADEMY
ONE YEAR TRAINING
OSLO
October 2026 - June 2027
Actors Academy Finland proudly presents, first time in Oslo, its 14th international Meisner Technique based, one-year part-time Actor's Training starting October 2026. This top of the field comprehensive and holistic training gives you the tools to start booking acting jobs and working as a skilled and authentic actor enjoying their craft, or update and sharpen your current skills and career. As a vital bonus, you finish your training with a professional showreel, headshots, and voice reel in hand. London's top teachers, many industry professionals - and a group of eager actor students.
ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?
THE TRAINING IN A NUTSHELL
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Starting October 2026, finishing June 2027.
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Part-time, running during evenings and weekends to enable you to work or study full time on the side.
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10 x Intensive two/three day Coaching Modules with talented acting coaches
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12 x 2,5h Evening Training Sessions between Modules with many visitors from professionals in the industry and other coaches. Some guests in our past One Year Trainings include i.e. Krista Kosonen, Laura Birn, Laura Malmivaara, Maria Ylipää, Ilkka Villi, Amira Khalifa, Iina Kuustonen, Joonas Saartamo, Armi Toivanen, Dome Karukoski, Reimo Sagor and talent agent Raakel Huikuri among many others.
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Final week for Rehearsals, On-set Filming, Showcase and Graduation.
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Meisner Technique core essentials (Repetition, Independent Activity, Emotional Preparation) and tools to connect with different scenes and roles
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Scene study, work and creation into final filmed scenes and Showcase
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Voice & Movement technique and essential tools
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Audition and Self-tape experience, technique and essential tools
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Screen Acting experience, technique and essential tools
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Voice Acting basics & tools
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Business in Acting know-how and tips
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Q&A Sessions with Industry Professionals
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Rehearsing & On-set Filming
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Professional Showreel for your own use
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Actor's Voice-reel
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Professional Headshots
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Final Day Showcase, Professional Casting Directors, Agents and Directors invited
COACHES
All training weekend coaches are experienced top coaches and are fully committed to your growth and development as an actor. The lead coach of the Training will be Ashlie Walker.
ASHLIE WALKER
Training Lead Acting Coach
Meisner Technique: Repetition, Independent Activity, Emotional Preparation, Scene Work
NITA ARPIAINEN
Holistic Acting Coach, Course Facilitator
Meisner Technique
Mindset & Goal setting
Embodiment & Meditation
Cold Reading
TBA
Voice & Movement Expert
Body, Breath & Voice
Emotional Authenticity
Designated K. Linklater method teacher
TBA
Acting Coach, Director
Screen Acting
Actor's Craft
Business in Acting
DOMINIC KELLY
Acting Coach
Self-taping & Auditioning
Business in Acting
VISITING COACHES
Varying Topics on Week Sessions
Monologue Technique, Voice Acting Work etc.
CLASS TIME TABLE
The training consists of 10 intensive three-day training Modules, and 12 x 2,5h weeknight online classes between the Modules, finalising with a final week with rehearsals on set, showreel filming, headshot shoot, voice reel recording plus a final rehearsal, showcase and graduation in May 2027.
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Example teaching hours for the Modules are seen below.
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WEEKEND MODULE EXAMPLE TIME-TABLES: *
Friday 16:30 - 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:45
Sunday: 9:30 - 16:15
Friday: 16:30 - 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday: 09:00 - 14:00
*Please note that due to possible flight schedules and restricted availability etc., some weekend Module schedules will be slightly diffferent. Students will be informed about specific Module times and schedule changes always as early as possible.
1/ MODULE
30 OCTOBER - 1 NOVEMBER 2026
NITA ARPIAINEN
Meisner Technique, Repetition, Actor's Mindset
2/ MODULE
20 - 22 NOVEMBER 2026
NITA ARPIANEN
Meisner Technique, Repetition
3/ MODULE
18 - 20 DECEMBER 2026
Coach TBA
Voice & Movement
4/ MODULE
15 - 17 JANUARY 2027
Ashlie Walker
Meisner Technique, Independent Activity
5/ MODULE
5 - 7 FEBRUARY 2027
Coach TBA
Voice & Movement 2
6/ MODULE
26 - 28 FEBRUARY 2027
Ashlie Walker
Meisner Technique, Scene Work
7/ MODULE
19 - 21 MARCH 2027
Ashlie Walker
Meisner Technique, Scene Work
8/ MODULE
9 - 11 APRIL 2027
Dominic Kelly
Auditioning, Self-taping, Business in Acting
9/ MODULE
7 - 9 MAY 2027
Coach TBA
Screen acting
10/ MODULE
21 - 23 MAY 2027
Ashlie Walker
Meisner Technique, Scene Work
BETWEEN MODULE CLASSES
TIME 17:00 - 19:30
12 x 2,5H WEEKNIGHT ONLINE CLASSES WITH NITA ARPIANEN AND OTHER VISITING TEACHERS:
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Meditation, Mindset & Goal setting
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Bodyawareness, Breath & Movement
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Repetition Workouts
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Monologue rehearsals
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Q&A Sessions with Industry Professionals
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Voice Reel Coaching
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Professional Headshot Coaching
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Actor's Website & Social Media Tutoring
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Preparation work with director
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And much more...
CLASS DATES
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Dates TBA
FINAL WEEK
2027
REHEARSALS: 10 JUNE
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Showreel & Scene Rehearsals with Director
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On set: Showreel Filming with Professional Director & Film Crew
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Show case rehearsals with Lead Coach
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Showcasing Final Scenes with Lead Coach, casting directors & directors invited, open to family & friends
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Graduation: certificates & drinks
FILMING: 11 - 13 JUNE
SHOWCASE & GRADUATION: 15 JUNE
REHEARSALS: 14 JUNE
*All rights to changes reserved.
*In the case of a teacher being unavailable for health or other serious reasons, AAF will always substitute said teacher with one of equal professional credit.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Group size is limited and applications are reviewed in the order they’re received, so we recommend applying early.
You can apply by filling up the application form from the link below and emailing us a clear 'headshot' of yourself. You do not need previous acting experience to apply but are expected to be seriously committed to the training as well as your growth as an actor. After applying to the training, you will receive an email to set up a video interview. After being accepted into the Training you will be requested to confirm your enrolment by paying the deposit and choosing your desired payment option for the final payment.
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Please note:​
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You must be minimum 17 years of age to apply
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You must understand and speak basic English to partake in the training
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Students are expected to be committed to learning through the whole program
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To graduate from the training and receive a certificate you must attend minimum of 80% of training and rehearsal classes
TUITION & PAYMENT OPTIONS
The tuition for the training is 7.750 euros, incl. VAT 25,5%.
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Payment:​
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Deposit: A deposit of 1500€ is required to confirm your place once you have been accepted into the training.
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Full Payment: The remaining balance must be paid by September 30th, 2026. If needed, part-payment options are available (see below).
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Payment Methods: You can pay via credit card, bank transfer, MobilePay, or choose part-payment through external providers (Jousto, Alisa Pankki, OP Lasku), for example, €200 per month. Please check your eligibility with the provider before selecting this option.