As an actor, the learning is never over, and you have never arrived! There is always something more to learn and achieve. The career of an actor is a lonely and courageous journey. Opportunities to hone your craft often only occur when you are thrust on set and then the learning curve is steep. In-between these opportunities, where does one go to continue to grow and be inspired as an actor?
It was out of this need that Act Cape Town was born in 2005.
In line with our commitment to quality education for our actors, ACT made the decision to accredit the academy, and in April 2013 was granted provisional registration as a private higher education institution with the Departmentof Higher Education and Training.
The accreditation process inspired our team to rethink how our passion and vision would now be translated into excellent acting for film training.
The result is a shared commitment to upholding ACT as the leading acting for film academy in South Africa.
In November 2017, Act Cape Town was pronounced full registration status with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997.
Mission Statement:
We are committed to lifelong learning
Sharing good practice as actors come together to learn and grow
Raising standards of achievement in the profession
Training, supporting and inspiring actors
How to apply
Fill in the form at the top of this or email your enquiry to [email protected]
Qualifications On Offer
Two Year Acting for Film Program, comprised of:
1st year, Higher Certificate in Acting for Film (NQF 5 Qualification) R102,809
2nd year, Advanced Certificate in Acting for Film (NQF 6 Qualification) R105,290
Students are offered the flexibility of completing either one or two years, depending on individual requirements.
ACT Professional Program
Short Courses
Course Fees
Two Year Acting for Film Program:
1st year, Higher Certificate in Acting for Film (NQF 5 Qualification) R102,809
2nd year, Advanced Certificate in Acting for Film (NQF 6 Qualification) R105,290
ACT Professional Program – R105,905
Short Courses – R9350
Application closing dates
Late application window remains open until March 2025.
Short Course enrolment remains open throughout the year.