Monday: Acting Lab
7:30–9:30pm
Led by Kat Hawkes. Primarily acting-focused, with room for workshopping scenes, screenplay ideas and other project development.
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Tamaki Labs
A relaxed, generous space for actors, writers and film professionals to strengthen their craft, develop work and find their people.
Grindspot Studios >>>Tamaki Labs
Bring the work. Build the next version of it.
Tamaki Labs connects the energy of a workshop with the practical possibilities of a working studio. Come to train, test an idea, develop a project, or meet collaborators who care about the details.
Writers Development
Led by Darryl Jones. Screenplay development, outlining, character, subtext checklisting, writing exercises, collaboration and constructive review - a place to move a script forward.
Young Creatives
4:15–6:15pm
A daytime class for young people who want to develop their creativity, skills and ideas in a practical studio environment.
Guest voices & real-world pathways
Industry-leading guest lecturers will bring fresh perspectives into the room. The Labs also opens a pathway toward independent film opportunities as related projects and productions develop.
At a glance
Your week at the Labs.
No nonsense, no posturing - just serious creative work in a welcoming environment.
Monday adult acting sessions are already running. Young Creatives meets twice weekly, and Writers Development follows the Wednesday youth session.
- Monday · Adult Acting Lab7:30–9:30pm · Kat Hawkes
- Monday & Wednesday · Young Creatives4:15–6:15pm · Under 18s
- Wednesday · Writers Development7:30–9:30pm · Darryl Jones
Live studio diary
What’s happening.
Tamaki Labs shares Grindspot Studios’ live calendar, so classes, studio activity and creative gatherings all stay in one place.
Soft lighting. Sharp thinking. Actual support.
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Creative confidence
Space to take risks, ask questions and make the work more alive - whether you arrive with a scene, a character or a blank page.
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Collaboration with care
Develop alongside actors, writers and makers in a supportive environment built for useful feedback and generous exchange.
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Connected to production
Tamaki Labs @ Grindspot Studios: a living film environment with creative projects, screen culture and independent production at its core.
Interested in Tamaki Labs?
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