THE FILM ACTORS STUDIO
Your Creative Sanctuary
Every week, our community gathers to create, take risks, and explore the craft of truthful expression.
This is an acting studio, but it’s not only for actors. It’s for actors, beginners, returning creatives, and anyone wanting to feel more confident, emotionally available, and connected to their own voice, body, and imagination.
We work through scene work, script analysis, partner exercises, camera technique, character development, and practical tools for screen performance.
But underneath it all, the work is about expression — learning how to listen, respond, stop forcing emotion, and let something more truthful arrive.
I’ve brought together teachings from Eric Morris, Meisner, and Practical Aesthetics into an approach built on radical gentleness: less pushing, more listening. Less performance, more presence.
Whether you’re an actor wanting to deepen your craft, or someone looking for a creative space to explore confidence, emotion, and self-expression, you’re welcome here.
Lauren | Actor | Voice Artist
“Tim has opened my eyes to the world of Acting. He's giving us the space to build our professional portfolios"
Noa | Actor | Sculptor
“Tim is such a beautiful giving soul soul and is such a mentor and has been teaching me how to pitch myself, that knowledge is priceless"
Connor | Actor
"We shot a thing together &
I booked a mini-series because of his help"
Arlo | Actor
“I got representation with a really strong agency, and that came from doing scene work in calss and thanks to Tim”
Jack | Actor
"He's a legend at getting you into a calm rleaxed place to be who you are and bring that to the character."
Marchelíne | Actor | Artist
"Its a really grounding space and the people that it attracts are so supportive & genuine, thats rare to find"
TESTIMONIALS
The Word on the Street
★★★★★
I Worked with Tim for 2.5 years very closely. Tim brings a joy and sense of play to acting, which in my humble opinion is extremely important. After all, we are just playing, and you need to have fun whilst you navigate the highs and lows of the acting grind. His natural instinct and sense of calm while working has helped me immensely to loosen up and truly attempt to be in the moment, whether it’s on set or the countless self-tapes we have done together. Apart from his clear and present talent as an actor and coach, Tim is just pure joy to be around. Working with him is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, warm your heart, and improve your performance immensely.
Jake Ryan
(The Great Gatsby, Savage, Wolf Creek, Wentworth, Ten Pound Pom, Underbelly, The Last King of the Cross, Territory, War Machine, Life After Fighting, Streamline, Kane)
THE FILM ACTORS STUDIO
Memberships
Looking to grow as an actor?
Join our creative community!
Whether you're just starting out or deepening your craft. I've got a bunch of tools to add to the belt.
My approach is rooted in deep authenticity and fearless exploration. It’s about stripping away the performative and stepping into truth. My passion is empowering actors to own their craft with bold, unapologetic creativity. How do we get there? Through radical gentleness.
What you can learn:
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Self-tape techniques that make an impact in those crucial first seconds
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Practical techniques for script analysis, character development and accessing emotions
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Learn to stop acting and truly be yourself in front of the camera (arguably the hardest part of our craft)
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Guidance on building your showreel, EPK and getting noticed
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Ono on One creative Mentorship
The Film Actors Studio | Membership
395$Every monthThe Main Cast- 1 Free Private per term (10 weeks)
- Access to weekly classes
- Wednesdays 6PM - 9PM
- Free access to Industry Q&A nights
- Please select your starting Wednesday date
THE FILM ACTORS STUDIO
A Bit About Me
With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry,
Tim Franklin has chiselled out a career across film, television, and theatre.
Graduating from QUT with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) in 2010.
Before sitting around on sets, Tim built a strong foundation in the theatre, performing in acclaimed productions such as Tender Napalm at the Old Fitz Theatre and Ghost Stories at the Sydney Opera House.
Known to millions as Colby Thorne in Home & Away, where he appeared in over 320 episodes, Tim recently starred in David Leitch’s blockbuster The Fall Guy alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. He also featured in the war epic Before Dawn, a Netflix hit that
reached #1 in Australia.
Tim has just wrapped filming on Love Birds, and "Our Effed up world" feature productions set to premiere in 2026.
On the small screen, Tim’s credits include The Moth Effect and the critically acclaimed Last King of the Cross. Starring opposite Callan Mulvey in the #1 Australian series on Paramount+
Tim has been passing on his craft, teaching at Australia’s top institutions—AFTRS, TAFTA, JMC—before launching his own studio. He currently coaches some of the best in the business, including Jake Ryan, Travis Jeffery, Emily Weir, Sarah Roberts, helping them land major roles. Most recently, he helped Jake Ryan secure a supporting role in War Machine and Arlo Amos land a role alongside Tom Hanks in his new film soon to be announced.
Tim’s approach is about making the work honest—not acting. He helps actors take control of their craft with fearless, unapologetic creativity.
