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COMMERCIAL WORKSHOPS
Level I - The Fundamentals CourseLevel II - The Advanced CourseCommercial Agent ShowcasesCommercial Improv MasteryBreaking Into Commercial PrintThe Business of Commercial ActingThe Confidence Course for ActorsInstant Coaching Help

THE BUSINESS OF COMMERCIAL ACTING
According to agents and casting directors, 60% of an actors success will be determined by how well they conduct themselves as the “owner of their own business” not necessarily their level of talent. Most actors don’t think of themselves as business owners and by pass the idea of developing excellent business skills to promote their talent. They don’t realize that the entertainment industry is a business. The only way actors will experience long term success in television, film, commercials, etc… is to equip themselves with the business skill sets necessary to navigate in an industry that is going through rapid fire change and constantly reinventing itself.

The Business Of Commercial Acting will equip you with the tools necessary for long term growth and success in the business of performing in television commercials.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

» Phone skills: What you don’t know about phone etiquette can destroy your career.
» The 10 most common mistakes actors make on their resumes that you’ll learn
and avoid.
» SAG vs. ATA agents. Who they are, the difference between them and how it can affect you.
» How to determine if you should sign “across the board” with an agent.
» Is an agent and a manager really necessary? You’ll find out!
» Do I owe my agent 10-15% when I book jobs through my own submissions?
» The proper way to handle the excuse by your agent, “it’s really slow right now.”
» How to legally dissolve a contract long before the term date is up.
» How to authorize check payments being sent to your agent to come to your home.
» The reason most referrals from friends to better agents fall apart and how to avoid this costly mistake.
» How to renegotiate a job contract without an agent.
» SO MUCH MORE TO LIST THAT WON’T FIT HERE!

CLASS SIZE: 15 Student MAX

CLASS TIME: 3 hours

COST: $75 ($40 deposit holds your seat)

Bring your “bullet pointed” questions, ideas, needs and concerns. We’ll get it
handled. SEE MIKE TO SIGN UP!

Please call 323.939.4612 to reserve your seat or complete our online form.
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