Los Angeles

** Registration for this event will open on Saturday, June 29 **

Deadline to RSVP is Jul. 5 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Introduction to Headshot Photography and Evaluation with Theo & Juliet!

In this class you'll learn: 

• Technical basics of headshot photography.  (e.g. Focus, lighting, etc.)
• The importance of Actor Tech (e.g. formatting)
• General Headshot Details Discussion (e.g. wardrobe, hair and make-up)
• Sample Evaluation of materials (e.g. a live evaluation of one man and one woman’s current headshots projected on a screen for the room to see.)
• Difference between Headshot photography, Editorial Photography and PR Photography
• Current world of Social Media and how it pertains to photography.
• Followed by a Q & A 

The last two hours of this course will be an optional evaluation for those who want their individual materials reviewed by Theo & Juliet in front of a class in order to be able to make improvements to their promotional image materials in the future.

Directions:
If you are interested in submitting your headshots for an optional evaluation please submit them via the following google form.

• Headshot Submissions - Introduction to Headshot Photography and Evaluation

Instructor: Theo & Juliet Wolf

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop 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 the workshop.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

 

Deadline to RSVP is Jul. 18 at 12 noon PT.

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Description:

Join Tim Powell for Self-Tape Solutions for Actors!

This workshop focuses on the practical aspects of creating self-tape auditions, which are essential for actors in today's industry. Participants learn how to improve their audition performances, achieve high-quality lighting and audio, and handle the technical aspects of compressing and delivering their audition tapes efficiently and effectively, all on a fast turnaround within the constraints of a limited budget. The objective is to instill self-reliance and equip professional actors with the skills to submit self-tape auditions meeting industry standards.

Tim Powell has extensive experience in the entertainment industry, with a career that encompasses both acting and production roles over forty years. He specializes in producing self-tapes, a skill he has honed for over twenty years.

As an instructor, Tim designed and taught his Technology and Minimalism classes at The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory hosted by the American Film Institute in Hollywood for three years. He has also led Self-Taping Solutions Workshops for a wide range of organizations, including SAG-AFTRA and its Conservatory in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, The Television Academy, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, UCLA, USC, A-List International, CBS, Netflix, and various regional performer’s groups.

Directions:
Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes

 

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop 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 the workshop.

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

 

** This event has been cancelled. Please check your emails for a cancellation notice. **

 

Deadline to RSVP is Jul. 12 at 12 noon PT.

 

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, 2nd Floor Classroom 
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220 Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Instructor: Shaan Sharma

 

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Audition Style Prepared Reads - Drama!

 

Drama genre training in the form of prepared reads on-camera, with feedback and training, like an actual in-person audition.

 

Members can choose sides from the following database:

• FEMALE DRAMA
• MALE DRAMA

 

Non-Binary individuals can choose anything from either folders or bring their own as long as it is genre-appropriate.

 

Directions: 

Please choose and prepare one scene as if for an audition; totally prepared, dressed for the part, off-book, and adapted for a taped audition environment. Bring two copies of the sides, one for yourself and the other highlighted for the reader. Bring a flash drive or SD card if you'd like to take the takes home with you.

 

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

 

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop 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 the workshop.

 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event.