Join us for a Career Retrospective with director Mike Leigh.
Writer-director Mike Leigh trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Camberwell and Central Art Schools in London, and at the London Film School. His first feature film BLEAK MOMENTS (1971) won him the Golden Leopard at Locarno Film...
Join us for a screening of 'Hard Truths' followed by conversation with director Mike Leigh and actors Marianne Jean-Baptiste & Tuwaine Barrett.
Synopsis: Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a fierce, compassionate, and often darkly humorous study of family and the thorny ties that bind us....
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Erika Foss Demeza, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT ERIKA:
Erika’s most recent casting credits include, CARRY-ON (Netflix/Amblin),...
Join us for a screening of 'Industry' followed by a conversation with actor Marisa Abela. Moderated by Alison Herman, Variety.
Synopsis: 'Industry' gives an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Howard Meltzer, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will prepare a scene assigned by the Casting Director the day of the class.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Howard Meltzer has been casting in Los...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New York based talent agent Rikky Fishbein, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film, tv, or theatre, 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...
CLASS FORMAT
This class will include a Q&A with New York based talent agent Rikky Fishbein, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform a scene from film, tv, or theatre, 2 minutes (2 pages) or less.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email with...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Wittney Horton, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Dramatic scenes only.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT WITTNEY:
Wittney Horton's discerning eye for talent and her...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
Resumes are a statement of an actor's work history, but they also reflect an actor's personality and professionalism and understanding of the industry. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use...
A screening of 'I'm Still Here' followed by a Q&A with Director Walter Salles, actors Fernanda Torres & Selton Mello
SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited to events will behave in a professional and courteous manner. Any violation of the rules or transgression of decorum will be subject to...
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional, Matthew Glasner, followed by prepared reading session.
Participating actors will choose and prepare a scene from film or tv; two minutes in length or less.
Additional class details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MATTHEW
Matthew Glasner...
SYNOPSIS
Motion Capture & Performance Capture are a frequently used element of video games, animation and some film productions. The technology provides new work opportunities, but also requires the acquisition of new skills, such as creating characters with hardly any preparation time, and working in an environment with very...
This class begins at 1pm PST/4pm EST.
SYNOPSIS
This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel and the usage of individual actor clips. The session will also include covering the role of the reel and clips and how an...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Brenden Rodriguez, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Brenden Rodriguez grew up in Miami, FL, and made...
Join us for a 60-minute conversation with showrunners Justin Halpern ('Abbott Elementary,' 'Harley Quinn'), John Hoffman ('Only Murders in the Building,' 'Grace and Frankie'), Courtney Lilly ('Black-ish'), Meaghan Oppenheimer ('Tell Me Lies') and Patrick Schumacker ('Abbott Elementary,' 'Harley Quinn') to discuss what happens behind the scenes in the casting process of their...
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Twisted Wave is a powerful application for recording and editing audio. It's ease of use and affordability have made it a popular choice among voiceover actors at all stages of their voiceover careers. If you have some experience with Twisted Wave,, this class will expand your understanding of...
SYNOPSIS
Voiceover auditions can be exciting, inspiring and...stressful. You record the audition, send it off and then.....? Crickets. That can leave you wondering: Did anyone listen to my audition? if so, what did they think about my performance? How does my recording space/studio sound? Was my submission competitive? In...
SYNOPSIS
In this class actors will work on a few important fundamental skills of voiceover… taking direction and using the best parts of that direction to create bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
This class is in person and at the new...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Professional Michael D'Amato, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael D'Amato is an Artios Award winning Associate Casting...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Byron Beane, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. No theatre sides please.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
BIO
Byron Beane has over a decade...
SYNOPSIS
"Three beeps and go! That is the mantra of promo VO." In this promo class, we will focus on TTP...Timing, Tone and Performance, which are very important skills to develop in promo Voiceover. In this class we will be using real network TV promos to teach actors...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Julie Gale, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Julie found her career and love for casting completely...
SYNOPSIS
Sometimes being over prepared for a voiceover session or class can work against you. If you have been tirelessly perfecting your read and shaping it into exactly the performance you want, changes to your performance can be hard In this class we are going to perform copy with...
Join us for a screening of 'La Máquina' followed by a Conversation with actor Gael García Bernal
Synopsis: After a devastating loss, Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna (Gael García Bernal) is at a low point in his boxing career. Lucky for him, his manager and best friend Andy Lujan (Diego Luna) is...
Join us for a screening of 'Unstoppable' followed by a Conversation with actor Jharrel Jerome with Anthony Robles & Judy Robles, who are portrayed in the film.
Synopsis: The inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy...
Join us for a screening of 'Emilia Pérez' followed by a Conversation with actors Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón.
Synopsis: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Karyn Casl, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film, television or theatre. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT KARYN:
SYNOPSIS
This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional.
Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene assigned by the casting professional.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael is an Artios Award winning Casting Director / Associate Casting Director based in New York City. He has...
Join us for a screening of 'Allswell in New York' followed by a conversation with actors Daphne Rubin-Vega and Elizabeth Rodriguez with director Ben Snyder
Synopsis: :Three Nuyorican sisters navigate the daunting life challenges of single motherhood, career, and family while finding humor and solace within the bond of sisterhood.
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Director Jamie Snow, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Jamie Snow is a Los Angeles based Casting Director,...
This class will include a Q&A with Chicago based Casting Director Christal Karge, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT CHRISTAL:
Christal Karge is an American casting director based in Chicago,...
SYNOPSIS
In this class actors will work on a few important fundamental skills of voiceover… taking direction and using the best parts of that direction to create bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Small group format with...
SYNOPSIS
Bring your own commercial copy and prepare to work on taking direction, while using the best parts of that direction to create bookable voice performances.
Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).
REQUIREMENTS
Bring two (2) pieces of your own commercial copy of your choice.
Sources of...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Shira Stiner, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from procedural television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT SHIRA:
Shira Stiner is and Associate from the office of Jonathan...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Rose Bochner, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
TIM PAYNE HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY...
SYNOPSIS
Voiceover auditions can be exciting, inspiring and...stressful. You record the audition, send it off and then.....? Crickets. That can leave you wondering: Did anyone listen to my audition? if so, what did they think about my performance? How does my recording space/studio sound? Was my submission competitive? In...
SYNOPSIS
"Three beeps and go! That is the mantra of promo VO." In this promo class, we will focus on TTP...Timing, Tone and Performance, which are very important skills to develop in promo Voiceover. In this class we will be using real network TV promos to teach actors...
This class will include a Q&A with New York based Casting Director Leah Shapiro, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT LEAH:
This class will include a Q&A with New York based casting professional Randi Glass, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT RANDI:
SYNOPSIS
Voiceover (VO) Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Programs Profile (online) and the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO), you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Social Media platforms are creative places to create and post content, engage in conversation and network. They're also another window for the industry to learn about you. This session will cover using X, Instagram/Threads and reference Tik Tok and other Social Media platforms....
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Gina Manfredi
Participating actors will prepare perform commercial copy OR a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
AGENT BIO
Gina Manfredi is the Director of the On-Camera...
SYNOPSIS
This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based talent agent Gina Manfredi
Participating actors will prepare perform commercial copy OR a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.
AGENT BIO
Gina Manfredi is the Director of the On-Camera...
This class begins at 1pm PST.
SYNOPSIS
There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen...
This class will include a Q&A with New York Talent Agent David Krasner, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT DAVID:
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Amber Horn, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform comedic sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent upon confirmation.
ABOUT AMBER
Amber Horn is two-time Emmy Award winning casting director,...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare...
This class begins at 1pm PST
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Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and...
This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Casting Professional Rose Jamie Ember, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.
Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.
BIO
Jamie Ember (Casting Director) most recently served as...
This class begins at 1pm PST
SYNOPSIS
This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using Zoom, Facetime, Skype, etc.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into...
