PIP AWARD WINNER 2025: JAI KISHAN MEHTA

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I heard about the PIP Award through Instagram when I was looking to get back into my acting classes after a short break. I was eager to peruse my dream and I wanted regular and attentive acting classes in Birmingham that I could get to, and that would allow me to progress as an actor and show me something new. 

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How did you find the audition process? 

 

I found the audition process fun!  It felt refreshing having to learn a new monologue and do a self-tape. The audition process had progressive steps so I felt like I was getting into something worthwhile and it inspired me to push  to stand out so I would win this opportunity.

I also liked the suspense that came with it.

I enjoyed the wait to know if I got through to the in-the room auditions and then the top 10, and then the top 3, and of course knowing that I had won. 

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You win free training alongside BTA Students-What has been your favourite class so far and are you enjoying it?

 

I like how emotionally invested Nathalie is with her students and how she asks questions and makes you introspect. I also appreciate how she, and other class members, aren’t afraid to be open and candour as we all understand this helps us grow as actors.

Classes are fun, engaging and explorative, and there is a feeling of community. It’s always interesting turning up and knowing the class is going to be in some way different from the last.

Even after one course, I learnt a lot and gained knowledge about method acting.

There’s this continuous feeling of expansion as an actor when I leave class. I am looking forward to being part of the screen-acting course as I am super passionate about screen acting- I just know I’m going to learn so much from this course and have the best time !

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Would you advice would you  recommend to fellow actors about the PIP Award?​

 

I would recommend fellow actors to go for the PIP Award as it’s a great investment in yourself as an actor and a unique opportunity within the acting industry.

It is a fruitful opportunity to obtain practical acting skills, meet like-minded people and to progress towards representation/ getting put forward for work as an actor. The PIP Award allows for Nathalie to nurture you as an actor and to get you to a place where you’re ready for work and have substantial experience and learning under your belt. It is a fun,safe place to be training and growing as an actor. Nathalie will push you and throw you out of your comfort zone, but who would want acting to be any other way ?