Yes. And apparently, nobody is checking whether you can act.

Most people go on holiday to relax, explore somewhere new, drink a few glasses of wine and return home with photographs of themselves standing in front of buildings they can't remember the names of. But what if you could come home with something considerably more embarrassing?

Your very own horror movie. Starring you.

Not as an extra standing behind a famous actor pretending to enjoy a sandwich. Not as a blurry figure wandering through the background of a television documentary. We're talking about an actual speaking role, dramatic death scenes, opportunities to direct and the chance to watch yourself on the big screen.

And the best part? You don't need any acting experience whatsoever.

In fact, judging by some of the performances we're expecting, previous acting experience might be considered an unfair advantage.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Movie-Making Holidays

Yes, filmmaking holidays are a real thing. People travel around the world to learn acting, practise directing, write screenplays and discover what happens behind the scenes of a film production.

Some are serious educational experiences, complete with professional tuition, complicated equipment and people wearing black turtlenecks who describe everything as "a fascinating exploration of the human condition".

Others are rather more entertaining.

Imagine spending a week with a small group of complete strangers, creating characters, inventing ridiculous storylines, filming dramatic scenes and discovering that your supposedly terrifying expression looks remarkably similar to someone who's just received an unexpected council tax bill.

You might play a heroic detective, a deranged scientist, a suspicious villager or the unfortunate person who gets murdered before the opening credits. You could even direct a scene, which involves shouting "ACTION!" confidently while everyone else wonders what they're supposed to be doing.

At the end, there's a finished film you can show your friends, family and anyone unfortunate enough to visit your house for dinner.

It's a holiday souvenir with considerably more potential for blackmail than a fridge magnet.

But What If You've Never Acted Before?

Excellent. You're exactly the sort of person we're looking for.

You don't need to have attended drama school, performed Shakespeare or appeared in a school nativity play as the Third Shepherd From The Left. All you need is a sense of humour, a willingness to look ridiculous and the ability to follow basic instructions such as "Please stop waving at the camera while you're supposed to be dead."

Making a film is surprisingly collaborative. Some people love performing, others enjoy directing or helping behind the scenes. You might discover a hidden talent for dramatic speeches, terrifying screams or playing a corpse with extraordinary conviction.

And if you forget your lines? Don't worry. Half the cast will probably have forgotten theirs too.

The beauty of a fun movie-making holiday is that nobody expects you to be the next Meryl Streep. Although if you are, we'd appreciate a little warning before the rest of us embarrass ourselves.

So Why on Earth Are We Making a Horror Movie in Moldova?

An excellent question. One that our insurance company may also be asking.

At Tipple Tours, we've always believed that holidays should involve wonderful people, extraordinary experiences and considerably more interesting stories than "the hotel buffet was quite nice".

So we decided to combine three things that don't normally appear in the same sentence: Moldovan wine, amateur filmmaking and murderous grandmothers.

The result is The Night of the Living Babushkas, a seven-day wine and movie-making adventure in Moldova where guests help create and star in their very own gloriously terrible horror film.

The plot involves an ancient curse, a mysterious wine barrel, a deranged scientist and an army of undead grandmothers armed with rolling pins and an overwhelming desire to make everyone finish their dinner.

Unlike traditional zombies, these creatures aren't particularly interested in eating your brains. They're far more concerned about why you're not wearing a cardigan and whether you've had enough potatoes.

Frankly, they're terrifying.

Seven Days, Excellent Wine and Some Truly Dreadful Acting

Our movie-making holiday takes place in Moldova, a country with a remarkable winemaking history, enormous underground wine cellars and wines that deserve considerably more international attention.

During the week, we'll visit wineries, enjoy generous tastings and transform vineyards and cellars into the sets for our cinematic catastrophe. One moment you'll be discovering a delicious local red, the next you'll be running through the vines screaming because a grandmother has appeared carrying a suspiciously large wooden spoon.

Everyone gets an on-screen role and opportunities to contribute creatively to the film. There'll be dramatic confrontations, mysterious disappearances, ridiculous special effects and death scenes so unconvincing that the audience may assume the victim has simply decided to have a little lie-down.

You'll also discover how much work goes into making even a deliberately terrible movie. Scenes need planning, cameras need positioning and somebody has to explain why the scientist who died yesterday is clearly visible enjoying a glass of Merlot in the background today.

Between filming sessions, there's plenty of time for wine, laughter and getting to know your fellow cast members. With a maximum of twelve guests and your own room included, it's a proper small-group Tipple Tours adventure rather than a crowded film-school excursion.

And no, we won't make you spend three hours studying camera apertures while everyone else is enjoying a tasting.

Will You Actually Get to See Your Movie?

Absolutely. That's rather the point.

The adventure builds towards a spectacular red-carpet premiere, where you'll dress up, pose for photographs and watch your cinematic masterpiece unfold in front of your fellow actors.

Imagine seeing yourself on the big screen for the first time. Your heroic speech is magnificent, your dramatic entrance is unforgettable and your terrifying death scene looks suspiciously like someone slipping on a wet bathroom floor.

Then comes the awards ceremony.

Forget the Oscars. Forget the BAFTAs. We're talking about The Golden Rolling Pin Awards, recognising extraordinary achievements in categories including Best Death Scene, Worst Acting, Most Convincing Babushka, Best Supporting Potato and Outstanding Achievement in Running Away.

Acceptance speeches are encouraged, although anyone thanking their agent will be asked to leave.

Guests will also receive a copy of the finished film, providing permanent evidence of their extraordinary contribution to cinema. Whether this becomes a treasured family keepsake or something your children use to embarrass you at Christmas remains to be seen.

Is This an Acting Holiday, a Filmmaking Retreat or a Wine Tour?

Technically, it's all three. Although we'd hesitate to describe it as a serious filmmaking retreat unless your definition of serious includes a scientist called Professor Potato.

Traditional acting holidays often focus on improving performance skills, while filmmaking courses teach camera work, editing, directing and production techniques. Those can be wonderful experiences for people hoping to develop professional skills.

Our adventure is rather different.

It's designed for adults who want to experience the excitement of making a movie without needing qualifications, technical knowledge or the ability to deliver Hamlet's soliloquy without giggling.

You'll participate in a real production, help create scenes, enjoy excellent Moldovan wine and spend a week doing something so gloriously unusual that your friends will assume you've invented the entire story.

It's part creative holiday, part wine adventure and part international incident against good cinema.

Can You Join on Your Own?

Of course. In fact, solo travellers may find this one of the easiest ways imaginable to meet new people.

Normally, meeting eleven strangers involves awkward introductions and somebody asking what you do for a living. On this holiday, you'll be pretending to murder one another within 48 hours.

Nothing breaks the ice quite like asking a complete stranger, "Would you mind filming me being attacked by a grandmother again? I don't think my screaming was convincing enough."

Our small groups mean everyone can get involved, and your own room is included without a single supplement. You can spend the day being chased by undead pensioners before returning to the luxury of a bedroom where nobody is demanding another take.

Couples and friends are equally welcome, although we cannot guarantee your relationship will survive discovering that your partner is a considerably more convincing zombie than you.

What About People Who Don't Like Horror Movies?

You don't need to be a horror fanatic. This isn't about terrifying guests with genuinely frightening experiences or recreating the sort of film that makes people sleep with the lights on.

It's a comedy horror adventure, deliberately ridiculous and packed with absurd characters, terrible acting and situations that become funnier the more seriously everyone takes them.

Think of those wonderfully dreadful B-movies where the monster is clearly made from a shower curtain, the scientist has absolutely no scientific knowledge and the hero somehow survives an explosion despite standing three feet away.

Now imagine starring in one yourself, with excellent wine included.

You might discover that playing a zombie grandmother is your true calling. Admittedly, it's not a talent that comes up very often during job interviews.

Could This Be the World's Most Ridiculous Creative Holiday?

Possibly. We're certainly making a respectable effort.

There are holidays where you learn to paint, write poetry, practise photography or discover your inner creativity. All perfectly worthwhile pursuits, but very few end with you receiving an award for being convincingly murdered by an elderly woman holding a rolling pin.

What makes a movie-making holiday special is that you're not simply watching something happen. You're helping create it.

You'll have a character, contribute ideas, work with other guests and become part of a story that wouldn't exist without you. By the end, you'll have shared experiences, ridiculous memories and a film that captures the whole adventure.

You might even discover a hidden talent.

Perhaps you're a natural actor. Perhaps you're a brilliant director. Perhaps you have an extraordinary ability to lie motionless in a vineyard pretending to be dead.

Whatever happens, you'll have considerably more to talk about when someone asks how your holiday went.

Ready for Your Big Break in the Movies?

If you've ever watched a terrible horror film and thought, "I could do better than that," here's your chance to prove it.

Although there's also a very real possibility you'll discover that you absolutely cannot.

Join Tipple Tours in Moldova for seven days of fantastic wine, spectacularly bad acting, murderous grandmothers and a red-carpet premiere that may never be mentioned in respectable cinematic circles.

No acting experience required. No filmmaking qualifications necessary. No need to bring your own rolling pin.

Just pack your sense of humour, prepare your acceptance speech and remember one very important rule.

If a Moldovan grandmother asks whether you've eaten, the correct answer is always yes.

Unfortunately, she'll feed you anyway.

Discover The Night of the Living Babushkas Movie-Making Holiday at Tipple Tours

Small groups. Big pours. Absolutely terrible movies.