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Tim

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5 (3 reviews)

$171/hr

1^st lesson free

Acting

Professional Film & TV Actor | 15+ Years Industry Experience | Screen Acting, Audition Coaching & Career Development — Byron Bay & Online

Name: Tim
Address: Bangalow, NZ
Telephone: undefined
Price range: $171

Acting

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About Tim

I'm a professional actor, acting coach, and founder of The Film Actors Studio in Byron Bay.

I've spent over 15 years working across film, television, and theatre. After graduating from QUT with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, I built my career through theatre — productions like Tender Napalm at the Old Fitz and Ghost Stories at the Sydney Opera House — before most people came to know me as Colby Thorne on Home and Away, where I appeared in over 320 episodes. Since then I've worked across Australian and international productions, including The Fall Guy, Last King of the Cross, and the upcoming Love Birds.

Alongside acting, teaching has become one of the great loves of my life. Through The Film Actors Studio, I work with actors every week on screen technique, auditions, emotional truth, and getting out of their own way. Over the years I've worked with hundreds of actors — complete beginners through to working professionals — helping them build confidence, sharpen their craft, and step into real industry opportunities. Some have gone on to major film and TV roles; others I've helped into Australia's most prestigious drama schools, including NIDA.

My coaching is practical and grounded in real experience. The work isn't about performing harder — it's about becoming more available, more relaxed, more specific, and more alive on camera.

In a session we might work on audition prep and self-tapes, screen technique, script analysis, emotional connection, nerves and confidence, character work, or simply getting out of your head and back into the work.
I care deeply about creating a space where actors feel safe enough to take risks — but I'll challenge you when the work needs it. My aim is to help you build a process you can actually trust, not just in class but in auditions, on set, and in the moments that matter.

When I'm not coaching or on set, I'm usually surfing or in the beautiful chaos of family life with my two little girls.

If you're looking for grounded, practical coaching from someone who knows both the craft and the industry, I'd love to work with you.

About the lesson

I’ll help you build confidence, sharpen your craft, but more importantly ill help you curate your own creative process. whether you’re preparing for an audition, applying for drama school, getting ready for a role, or simply wanting to explore acting for the first time.

Every actor is different, so I don’t teach one rigid system. Over the years I’ve studied, tested, and worked with a range of techniques, including Stanislavski, Meisner, Stella Adler, Eric Morris, Practical Aesthetics, and Alexander Technique. I take what is useful, leave what isn’t, and help actors build their own creative tool belt.

Together, we’ll develop a way of working that suits your strengths, your blocks, your goals, and the kind of actor you want to become.

A lot of my work comes back to one simple idea: getting out of your own way.

The camera sees everything. Tension, effort, self-consciousness, truth. So rather than forcing emotion or trying to “perform harder,” we work on relaxation, presence, specificity, behaviour, and connection. We look at what is actually happening in the scene, what your character wants, what they’re trying not to reveal, and how to let the work feel alive rather than planned.

Depending on your goals, we can work on:

Self-tape technique
Screen acting
Audition preparation
Drama school audition prep
Script analysis for stage and screen
Character development
Confidence and nerves
Relaxation and presence on camera
Line learning without locking in delivery
Emotional connection and availability
Listening and reacting truthfully
Industry preparation
Headshots, showreels, agents, casting platforms, and next steps

For audition and self-tape work, I’ll help you prepare like a professional: understanding the tone of the project, making strong choices, building a clear starting position, using the camera well, and finding the most alive version of the scene.

For beginners, we’ll build the foundations properly: how to listen, how to work with text, how to use your body and imagination, and how to feel more comfortable being seen.

For more experienced actors, we’ll go deeper into specificity, emotional access, character work, audition technique, and building a process that holds up under pressure.

My coaching is warm, direct, and practical. I care about creating a safe space where actors can take risks, but I’ll also challenge you when the work needs it. The aim is not to make you dependent on a coach. The aim is to help you build a process you can take into auditions, onto set, into class, and into your own creative life.

I also offer a free short consultation so we can chat about where you’re at, what you’re working towards, and whether I’m the right fit for you.

All levels are welcome — from complete beginners to working actors.

Come ready to work, play, mess it up, find something real, and go again.

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

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Meagan

Taking acting classes with Tim Franklin in Byron Bay has been an incredible experience! He has a unique ability to bring out the best in every student, no matter their skill level. The classes are engaging, fun, and filled with valuable techniques that have truly boosted my confidence and skill set as an actor.

Tim creates a supportive and inspiring environment that allows you to explore your creativity while learning professional-level skills. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your craft, these classes are ze best! Highly recommend for anyone passionate about acting or storytelling.
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Meagan
Taking acting classes with Tim Franklin in Byron Bay has been an incredible experience! He has a unique ability to bring out the best in every student, no matter their skill level. The classes are engaging, fun, and filled with valuable techniques that have truly boosted my confidence and skill set as an actor.

Tim creates a supportive and inspiring environment that allows you to explore your creativity while learning professional-level skills. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your craft, these classes are ze best! Highly recommend for anyone passionate about acting or storytelling.
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Laura

Crossing paths with Tim at the beginning of my acting journey has been a true blessing. His authenticity and genuine care allowed me to feel safe to express and explore different parts of myself in the attempt of full embodiment. I will be learning from Tim for a long time, not only from his acting guidance (which I wouldn’t dare to diminish) but from how he interacts with others and engages in this great big world. Thank you Tim
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Laura
Crossing paths with Tim at the beginning of my acting journey has been a true blessing. His authenticity and genuine care allowed me to feel safe to express and explore different parts of myself in the attempt of full embodiment. I will be learning from Tim for a long time, not only from his acting guidance (which I wouldn’t dare to diminish) but from how he interacts with others and engages in this great big world. Thank you Tim
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Brittni

Tims studio has completely transformed my approach to acting and creativity. Tim has a wild and free energy, his enthusiasm is contagious. You can see the love he brings to each class. Tim has helped me grow as an artist, he has challenged me creatively and helped me find more authenticity in my craft.
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Brittni
Tims studio has completely transformed my approach to acting and creativity. Tim has a wild and free energy, his enthusiasm is contagious. You can see the love he brings to each class. Tim has helped me grow as an artist, he has challenged me creatively and helped me find more authenticity in my craft.
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