Visiting Film Specialists
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is proud to host a wide range of visiting tutors and directors, allowing us to offer a more varied and wider experience for our students.
Film & Television Specialists
Lorna Laidlaw
Actress and Director, Lorna spent several years with Birmingham Rep and made her television debut in the 1990s. Lorna is known for her roles in BBC shows Doctors, Grandpa in My Pocket and Tikkabilla. Lorna has also directed multiple episodes of Doctors.
Megan Lynas
Hugely experienced Script Supervisor for film and TV. Megan’s recent credits include: Poldark (BBC), Trollied (Sky), Crazyhead (Netflix). Teaches: Script Supervision.
Bashart Malik
For over 15 years Bashart has worked in commercials, music videos and features. Bashart is a Director of Photography and has recently been working on Channel 4 shorts.
Rupert Miles
BAFTA winning director and writer of critically-acclaimed drama and documentary programmes for all the major UK broadcasters and key international broadcasters. Before directing, Rupert worked creatively on iconic feature films and TV series as an editor, supervising sound editor and as an art director. Teaches: Acting to Camera
Tim Newton
An award-winning dramatist turned filmmaker with over twenty years experience writing, producing and directing film, television and theatre. Tim works with artists, performers and commissioning bodies across the UK, producing a wide range of work from documentary and TV commercials to independent art films, comedies and historical drama.
Vince Pellegrino
Trained actor and voice over artist. Vince has extensive stage and screen credits, including credits with Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, Salisbury Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic and in the West End. Screen credits include: Three Girls, Casualty (BBC); Where the Heart Is (ITV), The Fifth Element. Teaches: Acting to Camera
Layla Pope
Director
Tiggi Trethowan
Tiggi has worked extensively in the TV industry for over 30 years, starting as a Stage Manager then Floor Manager she advanced quickly to Unit Manager/First Assistant Director. Notable credits include Man Vs Wild Bear Grylls taking her across the world. Teaches: First AD
Stuart Napier
Acting to Camera
Martin Sharp
Acting to Camera, Michael Chekhov
Jayne Chard
Director
Ben Morris
Director
Robert Knights
Director
Bruce Abrahams
Production Management
Louie Blystad Collins
Lighting for Film & TV
Mike Fox BSC
Award-winning Director of Photography
