Directing Workshop with Laura Way

Screen Wexford and Bodecii Film are seeking participants for a two-day Directing Workshop with Laura Way, an award-winning and IFTA-nominated Director who has directed drama for BBC, Channel 5, Paramount+, RTÉ, Virgin Media One and BBC NI. Her work includes Red Rock, EastEnders, Blood (Season 2), The Holiday, Maxine, The Vanishing Triangle, The Serial Killer’s Wife, and Dead & Buried. She set up production company Bodecii Film in 2018 and is a founding member of Screen Wexford.

Join Laura Way to discover what it takes to bring a story to life in this intensive, hands-on workshop designed to strengthen participants’ drama directing skills. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the director’s role during production, with opportunities to direct actors in a scene under Laura’s guidance.

Details

🗓 Dates: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th December 2025
⏰️ Times: 10 am – 4 pm (both days)
📍 Location: The Festival Room, National Opera House, Wexford
🏷 Free Workshop

Workshop Overview

Day 1 – Foundations & Prep
Script analysis: identifying themes, beats, and objectives
Style, tone, and communicating vision (“verbal lookbook” exercise)
Script-to-Screen case studies from Laura’s work
Spatial visualisation: floor plans and thematic blocking exercises
Scene lab setup and overnight prep checklist

Day 2 – Directing Lab with Actors
Participant directing slots (20 minutes per scene, including feedback)
Group playback and diagnostics with Laura
Hot-seat re-direction exercises
Wrap-up session and resource pack

Participant Profile

This workshop is aimed at emerging and experienced drama directors. Applicants must have directed at least one of the following: short film, music video or commercial.

Application Procedure

To apply, please complete the registration form below, including:

Your CV
Links to previous directing work
A short paragraph (max 300 words) outlining how you will benefit from the course.

https://is2fay1ppo4.typeform.com/DirectingCourse

Deadline for applications

Friday, 21st November

More Info

Places are limited and early registration is strongly recommended.

This workshop is organised by Screen Wexford and Bodecii Film, and supported by Wexford Arts Department.