Workshops

2026 Workshops

3-Day Masterclass with Jeremy Sims

21-23 September 2026 from 9am to 6pm

Experience Level: Mid

Screen Territory and Sydney Acting Studio are excited to welcome Jeremy Sims to Darwin for an exclusive 3-day intensive Masterclass.

In 2006, Jeremy produced and directed Last Train to Freo. The film received 3 AFI Award nominations, including Best Actor. In 2010 his second feature, the WW1 epic Beneath Hill 60 was nominated for 12 AFI Awards, 5 IF Awards and 8 FCCA Awards, including Best Director and Best Film across all three awards.  2014's Last Cab to Darwin, which he co-wrote, was a financial and critical hit. It received 13 AACTA (AFI) award nominations, with Michael Caton winning Best Actor.

Jeremy's last film Rams, starring Sam Neil, Michael Caton, and Miranda Richardson, was released in 2020 and has since become a worldwide hit.

Alongside his directing career, Jeremy has maintained a prolific and highly regarded acting practice. His screen credits span decades, and most recently he is playing one of the lead roles in Disney+'s The Artful Dodger Season 2, further highlighting his enduring presence on screen and his ability to bring authority, nuance, and humanity to complex characters.

This is a unique opportunity to work with one of Australia's best Directors across three jam-packed days.

Acting and scene analysis

• Dive into the core techniques of acting, focusing on authentic performance and character development.
• Learn to break down scenes meticulously to understand the underlying emotions, intentions, and dynamics.

Motivated camera and coverage

• Explore the importance of motivated camera movements and how they influence storytelling.
• Understand various coverage techniques to capture performances effectively and enhance the narrative.

Performance and story beats

• Learn how to identify and utilise these beats to elevate both performance and direction.
• Gain insights into the critical story beats that shape a compelling narrative.

Directors perspective

• Discover how directors interpret scripts and visualize scenes.
• Translate story beats into precise and impactful direction, ensuring a cohesive and engaging storytelling experience.