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Chris
- Rate TSh 526,505
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Number of students Chris has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Chris has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

TSh 526,505/hr
- Theatre theatre
Coaching from Oscar Winning Director || Expertise in Screen Acting and Audition Prep || Self-Tapes, Auditions, Industry Advice
- Theatre theatre
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Chris is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Chris
Hello, my name is Chris Overton and I love working with actors. Being an actor myself from the age of eight I have a deep empathy for what it takes but just how up and down the industry can be. How rewarding it can be one minute and how completely unforgiving it can be the next. I've turned my focus towards directing and my favourite part of that is guiding actors to their true potential. You can read a bit more about me below in a bio written by my agent. _________________________________________________ Chris Overton is an accomplished performance and dialogue coach with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. As an Oscar-winning director and a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Chris has a wealth of experience in the industry, having won numerous international awards for his work in film and commercials. His directorial debut, The Silent Child, won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, as well as over 50 international awards. His commercial for Huawei Story Sign Christmas campaign, won seven Lions at Cannes (four of which were Gold), eight One Show awards, three D&ADs and a Grand Prix at Eurobest. These accolades are a testament to his creativity, vision and attention to detail. With his extensive experience in the industry, combined with his expertise in coaching actors, Chris can help performers of all levels and backgrounds hone their craft and deliver exceptional performances. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, prepare for an audition, or just want some industry advice, Chris has the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals.
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Well, let me tell you about my approach to tutoring! I believe in coaching my students how to create performances that are both realistic and authentic. This means that I focus on helping them understand how to portray characters in a way that feels true to life, with genuine emotions and behaviours. When it comes to my coaching methodology, I like to combine theory with mostly hands-on exercises where you can practise applying these concepts to your own performances. As an experienced tutor with over 15 years of teaching and lecturing at universities and drama schools, I've got a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with you. I've directed actors on screen towards award-winning performances, so I know what it takes to achieve success in the industry at the highest possible level. My lessons are open to people of all levels, so whether you're a beginner just starting out in acting or a more experienced performer looking to refine your skills, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. I love discovering new talent that I can use in my films and within my production company, Slick Films.
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I had the privilege of working with Chris on 'Leader'. Not only is he an outstanding director, but a warm and genuine individual. Chris had a collaborative approach, allowing us to discover interesting choices together. His guidance and direction is some of the best I've worked with. From the first to the last take, his set was a pleasure to be on. An easy recommend.
I've worked with Chris a number of times, where he has been my director, and I cannot recommend him enough. He is a true master of his craft, as both an actor and director, and understanding both sides of the camera makes him one of the best acting teachers you could get. He is incredible in giving direction and acting notes in a very concise way, and with a lot of care. Every time I've worked with Chris, I have become a better actor. I trust him and his process wholeheartedly.
I worked with Chris at the beginning of my career. He took a 1-2-1 approach that helped me feel comfortable with the text, ultimately making my on-set experience an easy one. He chooses to work with great, talented people and creates an on-set atmosphere with them which is comfortable, enjoyable and inspiring. Even after working with Chris he continued to support me in my career.
Without a doubt, Chris is one of the best in the business when it comes to both coaching and directing. He has a wealth of knowledge, ready to share with anyone who comes his way, and his passion for the discipline just oozes throughout all of his work. Above all, Chris is an immensely encouraging and supportive tutor, working to get the very best from his actors, and with their very best interests at heart - there is no-one quite like him. Jump at the chance to work with him, you won’t regret it!
Working with Chris in the past was brilliant. He has great expertise and direction, and really brings out the best performance in you!
I’ve worked with Chris on short film ‘PLEASE CARE!’ and in acting workshops and now Ive just finished filming a BBC tv show as a lead character. Chris was on of the first people the believed in me prior to getting my ‘big job’. He looked out for me on set, remaining professional and funny! And within acting workshops really helped me with not only things like on deciding what headshots are best etc.. but also the realism in acting and how it has to come from you, it’s so much to read pages off a script but if you don’t find that character within yourself then it won’t perform convincing.
I can vouch for Chris. Lovely person & brilliant actor. Was very helpful in the casting workshops & helped me massively.
I've known Chris since high school before he joined Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
Very approachable person, has massive passion for acting, directing and passing on his skills to new talent coming through in the industry.
Having been to a showing of his new film In Too Deep recently he spent most of his time at the end of the screening speaking to the students at Staffordshire University. Chris was giving them tips on how to get into the industry and is working with some of the students on some of his projects with Slick Film.
Chris's style is very laid back and isn't afraid of the unexpected.
His motto is to fail, fail and fail again because it's the only way to learn.I 100% recommend Chris as a tutor/coach. I worked with him on a recent project and his directional approach made me feel so at ease. I left having gained so much more knowledge, as Chris took the time to break down the fundamentals and explained why certain performance choices were appropriate. Thanks Chris!
Chris is a knowledgeable, grounded and intuitive guide. He possesses a rare ability to nudge the best work out of actors, enhancing their existing skill sets and natural talent. He’s a lovely person.
Absolutely recommended.Chris has been absolutely brilliant in helping me grow as an actor. We met 6 years ago and helped me develop not just in my ability but in my confidence too which has stood me in good stead since! His input led me to get a main role in a sci-fi/ thriller feature film which was shown in US cinemas and is available on Amazon Prime in the US. Thank you for the support Chris
My daughter Niamh (6) worked with Chris on a project called Leader. Niamh loves acting but is quite anxious. Chris was incredibly patient and coached her through a Zoom audition to enable her to achieve her ambition. He was incredibly supportive during filming and empowered Niamh to overcome her fears. I would highly recommend Chris to any actors wanting to develop further!
I worked with Chris just over a year ago on a short film/advert called Leader.
His creative judgment and vision is outstanding! He is a lovely guy and very easy to get on with. He made me feel very comfortable on set and taught me a lot about screen acting that I didn’t know before.
Would highly highly recommend working with him.View more recommendations
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- 10h: TSh 5,265,051
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