Actors for TV Studio Student Drama Projects

University Of The Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UAL Arts Temps

Short-term project

Job summary

University of the Arts London (UAL) is casting current UAL students and graduates to perform in a series of multi‑camera TV Studio fiction projects at London College of Communication's broadcast‑standard studio in Elephant & Castle. Participants will gain on‑screen experience, build showreel material, and connect with future Film & TV projects.

Roles are paid through UAL Arts Temps at Grade 1 for two 2‑hour rehearsals and one 3‑hour recording session.

Qualifications

• Current UAL students and graduates invited to apply.
• Experience in acting or theatre is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in multi-camera TV Studio fiction projects.
• Participate in rehearsals and recording sessions; rotate across productions where possible.

Skills

Acting

Job description

BA (Hons) Film & TV Production at London College of Communication (UAL) is seeking current UAL students and graduates to perform in a series of exciting multi‑camera TV Studio fiction projects. Working alongside second‑year Film & TV students, successful applicants will take part in professionally produced, 8‑minute 'as live' recordings across a range of genres, including sitcom, science fiction and drama. Filming will take place in LCC's broadcast‑standard TV Studio at Elephant & Castle, offering actors an opportunity to develop their on‑screen experience, build showreel material and establish connections for future Film & TV projects. We welcome applications from performers of all backgrounds and ethnicities and are committed to assembling a diverse group of actors.

Pay and Commitment: Roles will be paid through UAL Arts Temps at Grade 1, comprising two 2‑hour rehearsals and one 3‑hour recording session. The rate is all‑inclusive, and no additional travel or other expenses will be covered.

When?

• Rehearsal 1 (2 hours): TBD, between 7–11 Dec 2026 (UAL week 11).
• Recording Sessions (3 hours): TBD, between 22–29 Jan 2027 (UAL weeks 13, 14).

A small pool of actors will be recruited to rotate across projects, with opportunities to participate in multiple productions depending on availability. Where possible, rehearsals will be grouped to minimise travel.

Personal Specification

BA (Hons) Film & TV Production at London College of Communication (UAL) is seeking current UAL students and graduates to perform in a series of exciting multi‑camera TV Studio fiction projects.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Due to high interest, we have limited the number of applications for this role.
This is a UAL Arts Temps role.