Jam-packed informational sessions geared towards the beginning actor. For any given project I receive anywhere from 200-800 actor submissions. I can tell you first hand easy to implement tips to make your submission stand out from the crowd and always appear professional.
Getting Started as a Film/TV Actor: (3-week beginner’s class)
You could spend thousands on a scam that will send you in circles, spend weeks googling random topics, or you could attend my 3-week class and walk away with the knowledge you need to persue your dreams as a professional in the film industry.
This is a newly designed class with lots of new information! I have published the class outline below so you can see the topics we will be covering over the 3-week period. Please make sure you attend all 3 classes so that you won't miss out on anything important, each week will build on the previous week.
Part 1: Taking the First Step
- Finding legitimate Work (Casting Notices, Extra Work)
- Connecting with those who can help you on your path
- Avoid Being Scammed
- Research
Part 2: Getting Prepared
- Actors Tool kit
- Selecting a Photographer
- Types of Headshots (Commercial / Theatrical)
- Creating & updating Film Resumes
Part 3: Making a Submission
- How to read a Casting Notice
- Responding to Casting Notice
- Mailing Submission Packets
- Cover Letters
- Email submissions
- Shrinking Photos
Part 4: Be a Movie Extra!
- · Wardrobe Do’s & Don’ts
- · Who to Report To
- · Where to park
- · What time to arrive
- What to expect
- Who’s Who on Set
- Movie Terms that you will need to know
- On-set networking
- “Can I get a line?”
- Getting bumped up from extra to featured
- Pay Vouchers & Paperwork
Part 5: Moving Beyond Extra Work
- Finding an Acting class
- Locate Audition Breakdowns
- Practice using Monologues
- Connecting to the character in the scene
- Key differences between theater & film acting
- What are “sides?”
Part 6: Preparing for an audition
- Being “off book”
- Difference between “Cold Reading” & “Prepared Reading”
- What to wear to an audition
- What to bring to an audition
- Professional behavior before, during & after an audition
- Finding your “mark”
- What is a “slate”
- Getting past the “jitters”
- Things that could cost you the role
- Opening & Closing remarks
Part 7: After the audition
- Callbacks
- Follow ups
- IMDB credits
- Alternate venues to showcase your skill
- When is it time to look for an agent?
- Wrap up comments & questions
Casting Director Katrina Cook is hosting a 3-week “Getting Started in TV & Film” Beginner’s Class in Dallas, TX. Space is limited. Appropriate for ages 11 & up. Each person who attends needs their own ticket. If only one can attend, the Parent is the preferable option for anyone under age 12.
Dates: Thurs Sept 29, Thurs Oct 6, Thurs Oct 13, 2011
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Registration Fee: $90 (for all 3)
If space is still available, last minute cash attenders may join for $40 per person (cash only). This option will only be available if spots are still available.
To Register for this class:
- Email: katz@katzkasting.com
- Put subject: Getting Started Class
- Include the NAME(S) of the Student(s), along with Age Range (Adult / Teen / Child)
- Request the Payment Plan or any discounts you qualify for.
- Include your paypal email address, or if you do not have a paypal account, you may still pay through paypal using a credit/debit card or e-check. You may request to mail a check for the full amount to be received no later than Sept 25. Your spot is only secured when payment is received.
Registration fee reserves your spot in the class. This fee is non-refundable, but transferable to another person if you are unable to attend once payment is made.