The Film & Television Industry: Who's Who in the Business
Casting director, manager, agent, director, producer...This class will help the actor understand the roles of these important players and how they relate to the working actor. This is also a part of our career assessment series where we discover other possible career paths and what it takes to attain these jobs.
The Film Actor and Today's Technology
Learn about the successful tools of the trade... headshots, resumes, cover letters, demo reels, video auditions and more. We'll cover how making use of today's technology and internet resources allow our actors to pursue opportunities and be proactive in the Los Angeles market from afar as well as in their own communities. In short, our actors learn how to be their own agent until they get one (EVEN IF THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE). Internet safety and parent permissions are the lead topics of this course.
Making the Most of the YAC Experience
Some young actors (and parents) are counting on this experience to be a launch pad towards the professional world of acting. No program can promise representation or work. However, we are prepared and equipped to help. Assigned evaluators will note the following: 1. Appropriate referrals for agents and further acting classes. 2. Noting benefits and disadvantages of a particular venue for the child's talents. 3. How the 'fit' of child and acting in this industry coincide.
Parent Education
As a residential acting program, MOST parents are not in attendance but we highly suggest that parents accompany their child to camp so that they may attend the Parent Support Conference. It is the perfect opportunity to for parents to understand what is required of a family to fully pursue the film industry on behalf of a child actor. It is not required but it is highly suggested! Read more about the Parent Support Conference here.
Career and College Investigations
Career investigations and overview of California colleges/training centers popular for their Acting for Film/Theater programs (college registrants are first enrolled. Limited space)