PREVIEW: Break Into 'Emmerdale' & Shine On Set - With 'Emmerdale' & 'Coronation Street' Director Debbie Howard!
Jun 27, 2025*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Debbie Howard is one of the most giving directors in TV & film - always looking for new talent and very much championing the underdog!
She's directed dozens of episodes of Coronation Street & Emmerdale - and recently wrapped on BBC's Sister Boniface Mysteries.
In this 2 HOUR member-only mastermind, Debbie walks us through a real Emmerdale scene she recently directed, breaks down EXACTLY what it's like to work with her on set, shares how to get on her casting radar for upcoming episodes - and Act On This members jump on camera to cold read the script audition-style!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- What Debbie's been up to since her last Act On This session.
- 'Emmerdale' - and what it's REALLY like to work on the show.
- A 4.5 page scene that Debbie recently directed.
- What to expect when stepping on set with Debbie.
- Why each scene starts with a single line-run.
- Cold reads - and why you really should get good at them.
- Working with actors to block the scenes.
- How the crew setup for a scene.
- Why dialogue often changes on set - and why you MUST be flexible.
- How Debbie creates her camera plans.
- The difference between single camera and multi-camera shoots.
- The 'Emmerdale' village set - and the perils of shooting outside.
- How Debbie gives direction.
- The #1 hack to SMASH IT on set.
- Where Debbie discovers new talent.
- How YOU can get on Debbie's casting radar.
- Debbie's personal email address to send your showreel to.
- The ONE thing Debbie wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
Want to get on Debbie’s radar and land a role in the soaps?
Hit 'play' NOW!
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