Our Screen Acting Program is a selective, career-focused training stream designed for students who are serious about pursuing acting for the screen. The program builds advanced on-camera technique, professional discipline, and a deep understanding of how performance functions within a film production environment.
Actors refine their craft through intensive acting-for-camera training, learning how to take direction, adapt under pressure, and deliver truthful, nuanced performances across multiple takes. Working closely with industry professionals, students engage in a collaborative, production-driven process that mirrors real-world screen practice, developing both artistic confidence and professional readiness for film and television work.
Led by Matthew Caffoe, Founder and Artistic Director of Mashed Theatre & Films, this program offers students direct mentorship from a working actor, writer, director, and filmmaker with extensive real-world industry experience. Matthew has appeared in feature films including The Conservatory, Deathkeeper and Dunny Derby, has written and produced three feature films, and is the writer of over seventeen stage plays that have toured nationally. His coaching focuses on truthful screen performance, professional discipline, and preparing emerging actors for the realities of working in the film industry.
Terms 1 and 3 are dedicated to the fundamentals of actor training for camera, along with behind the scenes training, scene work, commercial work, and exploring how to create a character for camera.
Location: Mashed Theatre & Films Studio
126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba City, 4350
Starts: Wednesday 11th February, 2026
Last Class: Wednesday 18th March, 2026
Class Times: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Ages: 18 +
Course Fee: $450 (inc. GST) for a 6 week term
Term 3 operates as an extension of term 1, building upon fundamentals learned, but with a stronger focus on industry preparedness. Focusing on agent acquisition, commercial work, self-tape training, and more.
Location: Mashed Theatre & Films Studio
126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba City, 4350
Starts: Wednesday 29th July, 2026
Last Class: Wednesday 2nd September, 2026
Class Times: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages: 18 +
Course Fee: $450 (inc. GST) for a 6 week term
Term 2 will see our actors filming their first showreel for their portfolio; this will involve a professional film shoot with an existing scene and their scene partner.
Location: Mashed Theatre & Films Studio
126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba City, 4350
Starts: Wednesday 6th May, 2026
Last Class: Wednesday 10th June, 2026
Class Times: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages: 18 – 30
Course Fee: $450 (inc. GST) for a 6 week term
Term 4 will see our actors working on a second show-reel for the year; along with our team and their scene partner this will result in something for their portfolio and a showcase.
Location: Mashed Theatre & Films Studio
126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba City, 4350
Starts: Wednesday 21st October, 2026
Last Class: Wednesday 25th November, 2026
Class Times: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages: 18 +
Course Fee: $450 (inc. GST) for a 6 week term





