THE BUSINESS OF ACTING

​This seminar is tailored to the experienced actor who wants to take their career to the next level AND the beginning actor hungry for industry knowledge. If you've ever asked yourself (or others) questions like:

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Then this workshop is for you! We'll cover those topics and many, many more!

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This may be the MOST IMPORTANT seminar you ever take for your career. If you don't think so after the day is complete, we'll even refund your money. That's how strongly we feel about this workshop.

• Why didn't I get invited for that audition, but my friend (who's the same type) did?

• What does "first refusal" really mean?

• What actually makes a "good" headshot?

• How many different headshots do I need?

• How many people do casting directors invite to audition?

• What makes a taped audition stand out?

• Why don't I get asked to tape auditions more often? 

• I have 3 agents... why didn't any of them submit me?

• What's the correct billing for film? For TV? (And no - "principal" isn't correct for either!)

• Do I need a reel?

• How do I know if I have a good reel... or if it's doing more damage than good?

• What am I supposed to look for when I sign a contract?

• Should I accept every audition my agent sends me?

• Should I get an agent in another market?

• How do I work in ATLANTA?

• Do I need a manager?

• Should I join SAG-AFTRA?

• The Actor's Toolkit (Headshots, Resume, Reel - what you need and how to improve it!)

• The Actor/Agent relationship (how to be your agent's GO TO person, how to build trust, what your agent really wants from you, your responsibilities vs. their responsibilities, etc.)

• Correct billing for film, television, commercial, and theater credits

• Union vs. non-union

• Multi-listing and if it's for you

• Tapings - what's required and how to get your tape noticed!

• Casting websites - how to maximize your presence

• Online submissions - what makes a casting director choose your friend and not you

• Contracts (how to read them, what to look for, how often you're agreeing to things you never meant to)

• Buyout terms

• Rate vs. usage (how to know if it's a project worth doing)

• Industry terms explained (right to work state, in-perpetuity, first refusal, avail, B-roll, etc.)

• How things really work on the casting side

• What casting directors can - and can't - do for you

• Payment times on non-union jobs - who gets paid when

• Hot to get copies of your footage

• PLUS a Q & A session! Get your personal questions answered!

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This may be the MOST IMPORTANT seminar you ever take for your career. If you don't think so after the day is complete, we'll even refund your money. That's how strongly we feel about this workshop.