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Previous workshops
Upping Your Game – Actor Tools Needed for a More Competitive Market
Hosted by SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local
Hosted by SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local
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Now that Minnesota has a Film Production Tax Credit the state will begin to see larger productions return, which can increase opportunities for actors. Outside productions will increase professional expectations for actors. Find out how to be ready.
The first installment of Upping Your Game begins with what every actor needs to know, whether you’re just starting out or well into your career; your marketable “types” – how you are perceived when you walk through the casting room door. From there we discuss the tools actors use to market themselves; headshots (what to strive for and what to avoid), actor demos (the different types of demos and industry expectations), websites and business cards. We finish the session with auditioning, and how to be a better auditioner. Whether you are an actor working in a small or medium sized market, or preparing to relocate to a larger, more competitive market, the content we cover will be eye-opening and empowering. |
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When: Friday, October 1, 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Catalyst Content Festival, Zeitgeist Teatro
Where: Catalyst Content Festival, Zeitgeist Teatro
Upping Your Game – Self-Tape Essentials, Virtual Auditions and On-Camera Audition Skills
Hosted by SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local
Hosted by SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local
The pandemic has changed how our industry works on many levels, and with increased production ahead- due to Minnesota’s new Film Production Tax Credit- actors need to be prepared. Now more than ever, it’s vital that actors are capable of submitting a self-taped audition. What must your setup have? What’s your eye-line? How do virtual auditions work? Let’s get you ready!
In this workshop actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Actors will also be introduced to on-camera audition techniques they can apply to their self-tapes and on-camera auditions in casting offices. Finally, actors will walk away with the basics of auditioning via video conference and how to apply their self-tape skills and set-ups to virtual auditions.
When: Saturday, October 2, 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Catalyst Content Festival, Zeitgeist Teatro
In this workshop actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Actors will also be introduced to on-camera audition techniques they can apply to their self-tapes and on-camera auditions in casting offices. Finally, actors will walk away with the basics of auditioning via video conference and how to apply their self-tape skills and set-ups to virtual auditions.
When: Saturday, October 2, 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Catalyst Content Festival, Zeitgeist Teatro
Raising the Bar: Film Industry Professionalism – Expectations from Agents, Casting Directors, Actors, and Filmmakers
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This Panel Discussion offers guidelines regarding professional communication, expectations, and conduct. Filmmakers and actors alike will learn film industry standards on topics ranging from agent interactions to auditions, to on-set etiquette. Panelists provide insight into professional expectancies and provide answers on how to develop and maintain a stellar professional reputation, no matter which side of the camera you are on!
PANELISTS Alison Guessou – Filmmaker – President, MN Women in Film and Television Casey E. Lewis – Actor-Educator Paul Weber – LA Casting Director Miss Shannon Paul – Moderator When: July 10, 2021, 9:30am – 10:30am Where: Twin Cities Actor Expo Cost: Admission to the workshop is free, however a ticket to the Expo must be purchase to gain entry. |
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On Your Mark: An Evening of Self-Tape Essentials and On-Camera Audition Skills
It is vital that actors know how to submit a self-taped audition. With the accessibility of equipment, user friendly technology and the fast pace of the industry actors are frequently asked to submit a recording of their initial audition, and callback too sometimes, to be considered for film and TV work, and sometimes on stage. Because technology makes the world a lot smaller, self-tapes are especially useful when an actor is in a different location than those making the creative decisions.
As prevalent as the practice is, self-tape equipment and set-up options vary, and are determined by the actor’s budget and what they already have available. There is no one way to do it. But there are better ways.
In this workshop actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Actors will also be introduced to on-camera audition techniques they can apply to their self-tapes and when auditioning at casting offices.
This workshop is intended for actors of all ages. Actors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent.
When: Monday, October 21, 7 - 9:30 pm
Where: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Classroom
Cost: $125
Capacity: 20
Who is this for? Actors who are being considered for on-camera work. Actors new to self-taping. Actors who are self-taping and want to up their game. Parents of child actors competing in other regional markets and nationally. Stage actors looking to compete in other markets.
It is vital that actors know how to submit a self-taped audition. With the accessibility of equipment, user friendly technology and the fast pace of the industry actors are frequently asked to submit a recording of their initial audition, and callback too sometimes, to be considered for film and TV work, and sometimes on stage. Because technology makes the world a lot smaller, self-tapes are especially useful when an actor is in a different location than those making the creative decisions.
As prevalent as the practice is, self-tape equipment and set-up options vary, and are determined by the actor’s budget and what they already have available. There is no one way to do it. But there are better ways.
In this workshop actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Actors will also be introduced to on-camera audition techniques they can apply to their self-tapes and when auditioning at casting offices.
This workshop is intended for actors of all ages. Actors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent.
When: Monday, October 21, 7 - 9:30 pm
Where: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Classroom
Cost: $125
Capacity: 20
Who is this for? Actors who are being considered for on-camera work. Actors new to self-taping. Actors who are self-taping and want to up their game. Parents of child actors competing in other regional markets and nationally. Stage actors looking to compete in other markets.
Self-Taping: An Essential Tool for Actors
A Twin Cities Actor Expo 2019 Professional Workshop
It is vital that actors know how to submit a self-taped audition. With the accessibility of equipment, user friendly technology and the fast pace of the industry actors are frequently asked to submit a recording of their initial audition, and callback too sometimes, to be considered for film and TV work, and sometimes theatre. Because technology makes the world a lot smaller, self-tapes are especially useful when an actor is in a different location than those making the creative decisions.
As prevalent as the practice is, self-tape equipment and set-up options vary, and are determined by the actor’s budget and what they already have available. There is no one way to do it. But there are better ways.
In this workshop actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Key needs will be addressed during the presentation, while equipment examples and placement are covered in a brief walk through of a set-up, with time remaining for questions.
This workshop is intended for actors of all ages. Actors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent.
A Twin Cities Actor Expo 2019 Professional Workshop
It is vital that actors know how to submit a self-taped audition. With the accessibility of equipment, user friendly technology and the fast pace of the industry actors are frequently asked to submit a recording of their initial audition, and callback too sometimes, to be considered for film and TV work, and sometimes theatre. Because technology makes the world a lot smaller, self-tapes are especially useful when an actor is in a different location than those making the creative decisions.
As prevalent as the practice is, self-tape equipment and set-up options vary, and are determined by the actor’s budget and what they already have available. There is no one way to do it. But there are better ways.
In this workshop actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Key needs will be addressed during the presentation, while equipment examples and placement are covered in a brief walk through of a set-up, with time remaining for questions.
This workshop is intended for actors of all ages. Actors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent.
When: Saturday, March 30, 9 to 10 am
Where: Twin Cities Actor Expo, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Cost: Admission to the workshop is free, however a ticket to the Expo must be purchase to gain entry. Details and pricing are located here as information is made available.
Where: Twin Cities Actor Expo, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Cost: Admission to the workshop is free, however a ticket to the Expo must be purchase to gain entry. Details and pricing are located here as information is made available.
The Actor as a Business – Understanding the Business Side of Acting to Enhance Your Artistic Pursuits
Pursuing a career as an actor is filled with many challenges. Following your passion with an understanding that as an actor you are both artist and business owner, will better prepare you for the experiences you are likely to encounter in a highly competitive industry. Participants in this workshop will gain a clear understanding of their marketable “types”; how to create an effective headshot (what to strive for and what to avoid); the various types of auditions and possible pitfalls; the principles of self-taping; proven strategies for self-marketing; and many other crucial career management topics. Whether an actor is working in a small or medium sized market, or preparing to relocate to a larger, more competitive market, the content and discussions shared will be eye-opening and empowering.
This workshop is intended for actors of all ages. Actors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent.
Pursuing a career as an actor is filled with many challenges. Following your passion with an understanding that as an actor you are both artist and business owner, will better prepare you for the experiences you are likely to encounter in a highly competitive industry. Participants in this workshop will gain a clear understanding of their marketable “types”; how to create an effective headshot (what to strive for and what to avoid); the various types of auditions and possible pitfalls; the principles of self-taping; proven strategies for self-marketing; and many other crucial career management topics. Whether an actor is working in a small or medium sized market, or preparing to relocate to a larger, more competitive market, the content and discussions shared will be eye-opening and empowering.
This workshop is intended for actors of all ages. Actors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent.
When: Monday, November 12, 6:30 to 10 pm
Where: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Classroom
Cost: $115
Capacity: 20
Where: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Classroom
Cost: $115
Capacity: 20
Self-Taping: An Essential Tool for the On-Camera Actor
An Educational Forum at Twin Cities Film Fest
It is vital that actors pursuing on-camera work know how to submit a self-taped audition. With the accessibility of equipment, user friendly technology and the fast pace of the industry actors are frequently asked to submit a recording of their initial audition, and callback too sometimes, to be considered for film and TV work. And, because technology makes the world a lot smaller, self-tapes are especially useful when an actor is in a different location than those making the creative decisions.
As prevalent as the practice is, self-tape equipment and set-up options vary, and are determined by the actor’s budget and what they already have available. There is no one way to do it. But there are better ways.
In this Educational Forum actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Key needs will be addressed during the presentation, while equipment examples and placement are covered in a brief walk through of a set-up, with time remaining for questions.
When: Saturday, October 20, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: AC Hotel Minneapolis West End at 5075 Wayzata Blvd
FREE ADMISSION
An Educational Forum at Twin Cities Film Fest
It is vital that actors pursuing on-camera work know how to submit a self-taped audition. With the accessibility of equipment, user friendly technology and the fast pace of the industry actors are frequently asked to submit a recording of their initial audition, and callback too sometimes, to be considered for film and TV work. And, because technology makes the world a lot smaller, self-tapes are especially useful when an actor is in a different location than those making the creative decisions.
As prevalent as the practice is, self-tape equipment and set-up options vary, and are determined by the actor’s budget and what they already have available. There is no one way to do it. But there are better ways.
In this Educational Forum actors will gain an understanding of the basics of a self-tape set-up, along with best practices to follow when submitting themselves for projects. Key needs will be addressed during the presentation, while equipment examples and placement are covered in a brief walk through of a set-up, with time remaining for questions.
When: Saturday, October 20, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: AC Hotel Minneapolis West End at 5075 Wayzata Blvd
FREE ADMISSION
