BOP Actors Studio

06/06/2026

How fantastic is this!

Got a project you’re developing?
A story you can’t stop thinking about?
An idea you’re ready to back?

Film Bay of Plenty is offering two wildcard development awards of $750 at our upcoming industry event.

Up to five creatives will be selected to pitch their project live, with just two minutes each to tell us:

What are you making?
Why does it matter?
And what would this support help you unlock?

No polished presentation required.
No perfect project required.

Just bring your vision, your ambition, and your ability to communicate why this story needs to exist.

If someone asked you tomorrow what you’re working on and why it matters, could you answer in two minutes?

Then you’re ready.

Email: [email protected] answering the above questions by Wednesday, July 10, 2026.

*Pitcher's must be Bay of Plenty based.

05/06/2026

We are having an epic Term 2 - our students are busy working on mock auditions for Casting Directors and Agents.

Let's talk about Term 3.

we recommend enrolling early to secure your place.

In Term 3 we are taking things to the next level through an exciting collaboration with Rātā Studios New Zealand Studios in Wellington.

At BOPAS, students will explore the screen industry through the lens of an actor, gaining a deeper understanding of storytelling, character development, script analysis, collaboration, and what makes a performance truly compelling on screen.

Working in teams, students will develop their own short film from concept to completion. They will create characters, write scenes, perform on camera, and learn how every element of a story contributes to a dynamic and engaging final product.

At the end of the term, students will have the opportunity to enter their film into a friendly BOPAS vs RĀTĀ Studios Short Film Challenge. An independent judge will review all entries, with awards presented across a range of categories including Best Film, Best Script, Best Actor, Best Character Development, and more.

This promises to be a creative, fun, and highly engaging term, with just enough competition to spark ambition and inspire students to do their very best work.

We are delighted to be partnering with RĀTĀ Studios, a Wellington-based acting studio that shares our passion for nurturing young actors, building confidence, and creating meaningful opportunities for students to grow.

Places are limited. Secure your place in Term 3 with BOPAS as soon as possible.

www.bopas.co.nz

30/05/2026

https://www.bopas.co.nz/post/why-bopas-teaches-more-than-acting

Read our blog over on www.bopas.co.nz

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At BOPAS, we understand that human beings, (and humans doing) do not experience the world exactly as it is. Our brains are constantly processing information, filtering sensory input, drawing on past experiences, and creating meaning from what we see, hear, and feel. In many ways, we are all living w...

26/05/2026

DO YOU FIT THIS CASTING??

━━━ 🎬 CASTING CALL 🎬 ━━━
We are still on the HUNT!!!

Please share:
DEADLINE 30th MAY 4pm.

We are on the hunt for two male actors.

Aged 20-25yrs - happy to play q***r characters.

As this role is quite demanding, ideally you're trained in screen.
Please note we will send you a lot more info after you email us. This is highly confidential so anything we send you is for your eyes only.

You can be anywhere in NZ for this but it will be shot in Auckland.
To help us along with this urgent casting here's the requirement.

Email: [email protected]
1. unsigned to another agent
2.send us a headshot
3. Your number
4. Your DOB or Age.
THANK YOU!!!

BEXS and the BOPAA team

19/05/2026

Click over to BOP Actors Agency for a new exciting casting!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cv8oiCLTH/

18/05/2026

Super cool you guys, this was filmed many moons ago with two very darling young actors, Iisha and Marlo! Tanya was the acting coach for these two on this short film - written and directed by Gary Davies Writer-Director - we can't wait for his next one!

[Subscribe Here] → / Be Quiet is used with permission from Gary Davies.A young girl is woken in the night by her brother, who believes so...

17/05/2026

We are still looking for someone to rent our office space - TAURANGA CBD

Right in the heart of Tauranga CBD at 100 Grey Street, this little hidden gem sits opposite a beautiful coffee spot, Stassano and right beside Eastern Ocean, yum cha dinners when the work day is done.

The space is part of a creative, high-vibe environment featuring a boutique second-hand store, film and acting studio, and casting room. It’s warm, inspiring and full of good energy — the kind of place that makes you want to get things done. Perfect for one or two people wanting an affordable, private base away from home without feeling isolated.

Your space is private, lockable, and available immediately.
Between 9am–4pm the environment is calm and quiet, ideal for focused work, meetings, creating or simply having your own peaceful corner in the city. After 4pm, our acting studio classes bring a little more life into the building, adding to the creative atmosphere.

$200 per week includes everything ( gst incl)

Features include:
Private lockable room
Internet/power
Kitchen access
Car park available (to discuss)
Central CBD location

Move in today

This space would suit someone who values creativity, good people, positive energy and being surrounded by momentum.
PM ME PLEASE or email me

[email protected]

16/05/2026

Have you got a young tween that loves the idea of being an actor in Films?

A young tween that watches the same films over and over, knows the lines and speaks along with the actors!!

We think this course will be perfect for them!

Sign up ASAP, these workshops fill up fast!

WHEN: 24th MAY
TIME: 2pm to 3.30pm
WHERE: 100 Grey Street.

https://www.bopas.co.nz/service-page/beginner-acting-workshop?referral=service_list_widget

05/05/2026

Do you go out much? We don’t but this seems like something worth going out for!! Head along and support an incredible NZ made Film - Caterpillar x

Join us for special Tauranga WIFT NZ screening of Caterpillar (2026), the debut feature from Chelsie Preston Crayford — bubbles on arrival and a Q&A to follow 🍾

Set in an early-2000s Wellington household, Caterpillar follows three generations of women navigating love, ambition and change. Single mother Maxine (Marta Dusseldorp) is chasing her filmmaking dreams on a shoestring. Teenage daughter Cassie (Anaïs Shand) is figuring out who she is. And grandmother Huia (Lisa Harrow) quietly faces a dementia diagnosis, retreating into a tender fascination with monarch butterflies as her mind begins to shift.

Stay after for a Q&A with Georgina Conder (Producer) and Lisa Harrow, (Lead Actor) moderated by our very own writer Emma Power!

📅 Tuesday 12 May
📍 Luxe Cinemas Tauranga
⏰ Drinks 7pm | Film 7:30pm
🎟️ $18 WIFT members | $22 non-members

Purchase tickets here: https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/34373?siteToken=9hqpf34zkymmqzbqjyk0cgyj9r&mc_cid=6c71fad9ed&mc_eid=a51eda184a