At Kot Creative Studios, we curate & explore unique tools to enhance an actor's flexibility, range, confidence, and craft for vibrant on-screen performances.
Tools not rules.
Featured Classes
Film Lab
Company Class
Audition Lab
Accent + Scene Study
Great coaching. Great performances.
"I found Kot Creative Studios when I needed a safe space to challenge myself and James creates just that. A supportive space where dedicated, like-minded artists come to ignite their passion, and to grow. I immediately felt a part of a family, and found I was able to bring more of myself to my acting than ever before. With James' guidance, insights, and emphasis on play, I found myself regaining confidence week after week, and ultimately fell in love with the craft all over again. I have James, and this studio to thank for that."
Natalie Sharp (The Flash, Wilderness, Hit the Road)
"Rich in connection and community, James offers actors a deep dive into storytelling while exploring artistry through a variety of lenses. This approach encourages discovery, allowing you to celebrate the process rather than simply focus on the destination. By providing feedback that is both thoughtful and actionable, James has created a learning environment that nurtures growth and equips actors with the tools to realize their potential. James’ class and coaching have been instrumental in my development. The challenges, mentorship and insight that he’s provided have been invaluable."
Brittany Palmer (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters)
"Working with James has helped me in my craft in so many ways. James is an insightful, enthusiastic, positive coach and a really great support to help strengthen any actor that wants to take their career to the next level."
Taylor Russell (Bones & All, Netflix's Lost in Space, Escape Room for Sony)
"James coaching has helped me to improve my acting skills exponentially. His input & direction on the most subtle nuances of my performance have allowed me to grow as an actor to the point of landing a major role opposite amazing actors such as Ralph Fiennes & John Lithgow."
Carlos Diehz (Conclave)
"James is an inspiring mentor and collaborator whose guidance has been instrumental in my acting journey. At Kot Creative Studios, James has created a magical, safe space for artists to thrive. His classes are a support network free of judgement, where I’m encouraged to be myself, feel it all, and explore each scene from a place of joy and abundance. James welcomes creative impulses, and helps me to specify and hone them. He is a true community builder who empowers actors by giving them the space and guidance to reach their full potential."
Kyra Leroux (CW's Riverdale & Firefly Lane, NETFLIX)
"[James Kot's] Film Lab has taught me: you gotta let go of being "good" and choose to be curious. Being curious means being open - to falling, to soaring, to magic."
Rahat Saini (Under The Bridge, Match Me, Please)
"James, and the Company Class, have been instrumental in shaping me as an actor. We focus on letting go of results, and instead focus on the moment in front of you. We show up with the willingness to get creative and take risks. Each class I am reminded why I love to act."
Dane Schioler (CW's Nancy Drew, Prom Pact for Disney+, and VC Andrews' Dawn Cutler Series)
"After my coaching session with James I booked the LEAD female role on the feature film, “The Last Crop.” Our session enabled me to feel amplified in my abilities; I left the coaching with a strengthened sense of confidence."
Chelsey Reist (The 100, The CW)
"As a coach, he's empathetic and strikes a great balance between guiding you towards a deeper sense of craft and keeping it fun when needed. In his room, I've never felt pushed to work, but rather inspired to do so."
Andres Soto (Yellowjackets for Showtime, CW's Riverdale, & Man in the High Castle for Amazon)
"James helped me develop a preparation process that dramatically improved my audition performance and confidence on the mark. His coaching has helped increase bookings and expand the types of roles I book."
Michael Meener (ABC's Big Sky, CW's Supernatural)
"I recommend James' class to anyone wanting to work on their craft and make “good” acting great! He pushes his fellow actors to continue growing and to dive deeper and deeper into a scene. Take this class!"
Tyler Cotton (Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina)
"If you are new to the acting game or have been at it for a while, I promise you will learn something valuable. I can proudly say my work is more focused and fleshed out. Take his class! Thanks James!"
Tarun Keran (The Stand, Amazon Studios)
Students in the Spotlight
Atlas Turkmen & Doug Van Loan!
Our next Film Lab Feature is on Atlas Turkmen & Doug Van Loan! They are both recent West Coast transplants from out East, hailing from Toronto! [READ MORE]
Teddy Ngkaion & Rahat Saini!
Both these actors have impressed us in FILM LAB with their talent, commitment, & work ethic throughout the new year. [READ MORE]
Brittany Palmer's story is one of perseverance, passion, and belief. [READ MORE]
Congratulations to our students with projects in the Run N Gun Film Festival this year!! Notable performers ... [READ MORE]
If you haven’t already binged the final season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, catch up on the ... [READ MORE]
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