About ARSGO
We use drama and creative work to build confidence and create genuine pathways into film and television.
Our Mission
ARSGO uses drama and creative work to build confidence and support personal growth for everyone. Not every course is about pursuing acting professionally, drama is a genuine tool for self-expression, confidence building, and personal development.
For those who want to go further, we provide professional development, industry connections and genuine routes into film and television work, closing the access gap for people from underrepresented and lower-income backgrounds.
Everything we do is designed by people who work in the industry, for people building their creative confidence or trying to break in.
What We Do
Our flagship programme for emerging screen performers
A multi-month intensive programme for those ready to take their craft and career further. Participants receive professional development through CPD workshops, professional showreel filming, one-to-one industry mentoring, and culminate in a public showcase in front of casting directors and industry contacts.
Led by practitioners with years of experience in film and television.
Programme detailsBuilding confidence and creative pathways in schools
Acting sessions delivered in Tower Hamlets schools, building confidence, employability and creative pathways for young people. The programme makes drama accessible to everyone, removing financial barriers and bringing industry insights directly into schools. A Birmingham strand is in development.
Designed to meet young people where they are.
Programme detailsA practical workshop on breaking into background work
A focused, practical workshop on breaking into background and extras work: what casting teams look for, how it works on set, and how to build it into a sustainable route into the industry. Led by people with direct experience in these roles.
Perfect for anyone interested in starting a career on set or wanting to understand the work better.
Programme detailsOur Values
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Removing barriers to creative training and industry access, regardless of background or income.
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Creating a space where everyone belongs and feels supported in their creative journey.
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Using drama and creative work to build confidence, self-expression and personal growth.
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Everything designed by industry professionals for genuine career pathways and real impact.
Meet the Team
Founder & Director
Queen is a practitioner with over 10 years of experience in film and television. She founded ARSGO with the vision of creating genuine pathways into the industry for young creatives from underrepresented backgrounds. She leads the Artist Development Lab and designs our approach to accessible, industry-relevant training.
Her work is rooted in lived experience of barriers to access in the creative industry and a commitment to changing that for the next generation.
Co-Director
Monica brings strategic leadership and deep industry connections to ARSGO. Her experience spans production, casting, and artist development. She works alongside Queen to shape our programmes and partnerships, ensuring they remain industry-relevant and accessible.
Monica is passionate about creating meaningful employment pathways and supporting diverse voices in film and television.
