Acting and Auditioning Through the Director's Lens

Join award winning producer, writer, director Fred Ashman for a special workshop. 

• Learn what the best actors do to get consistent callbacks and the best gigs.
• Learn why both producers and directors choose to actively call back actors for future jobs, often without another audition.
• Learn what to do and not do in those magic moments at the audition or on the set.
• Learn tips and techniques on how to make sure you get remembered for the next audition.
• A few participants will be selected to do an instant zoom audition for all to see and learn. 

About Fred Ashman

Fred Ashman built a multimillion dollar production company before he was thirty and ran it successfully building a large staff for over 40 years. Earning over 120 major awards as a writer, director and producer. Ashman’s resume includes nationally released feature films, Imax films, seven figure budget documentaries, high budget shorts, music videos, high budget corporate videos and events for fortune 500s all over the world. He most recently directed 10 episodes of a live broadcast entertainment show, coached SAG-AFTRA  actors and directed multiple episodes for a new series on Amazon Prime.

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This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

These events are not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through these events.