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Skills Curriculum Classes
Micro-Budget Producing with Lola Noh
On February 7, 2023, Collaborative member and experienced indie filmmaker Lola Noh conducted this zoom class discussing the basics of producing a project with a minimal budget: what you need, what you might be able to do without, how to maximize your budget, SAG-AFTRA, crew, gear, and much more.
https://vimeo.com/798867786
Goal Setting in 5 Easy Steps with Therese Lentz
On January 5, 2023, Collaborative member Therese Lentz conducted this zoom class about how to: Reach Your Goals in 5 Easy Steps.
https://vimeo.com/786977578
Writing for Sketch & Shortform Comedy with Marc Warzecha
On October 17, 2022, Marc Warzecha, Writer / Founder of The Sketch School, taught this zoom class about comedy writing to get us all laughing together with key take-a-ways that can be applied not only to sketch but all comedy writing.
https://vimeo.com/763647842
AUSTRALIAN Accent Basics with Paula Vanlandingham
On October 13, 2022, Paula Vanlandingham, M.A. / Professional Accent & Dialect Coach taught this zoom class that introduced the basic sound set of the AUSTRALIAN accent.
https://vimeo.com/760361403
Social Media Strategy with Sarah Mullis & Hayley O’Connor
On September 28, 2022, Collaborative members Sarah Mullis and Hayley O’Connor taught this zoom class to walk us through the basic nuts & bolts of our Collaborative strategy for social posts, videos, reels, and everything we’ve been using over the past few months — so you can do it too!
https://vimeo.com/755244499
Camera Ready Make-Up Tips with Itze De Jesus
On September 19, 2022, professional make-up artist Itze De Jesus showcased the basic camera ready makeup look for all actors (both men and women) with plenty of ‘how-to’ tips.
https://vimeo.com/755237823
Special Q&A Event with Social Media Influencer Amanda McCants
On August 25, 2022 social media Influencer Amanda McCants joined us for a special Zoom Q&A to share how she quickly gained over 1,000,000 subscribers on social media. Her specific comedy brand has given her a voice in the industry and paved the way for sponsorship, branding opportunities, and career expansion.
https://vimeo.com/755263668
Following Up with Guests without Being Annoying with Kyra Selman
On August 22, 2022, Actor/ Collaborative Member Kyra Selman conducted this zoom class revealing her system for how to follow up with Industry Guests without being annoying.
https://vimeo.com/743198963
Your Artistic Voice with Alexandria Walters
On August 8, 2022 Writer/ Multi-Hyphenate/ Former Casting Associated Alexandria Walters conducted this zoom class to discuss how to hone in and find your own individual voice or “brand” that will set you apart from the rest.
https://vimeo.com/743158966
Behind the Scenes with Karin Collison
On March 15, 2022, Actor/ Writer/ Collaborative Member Karin Collison conducted this zoom class to share her experience and insight as a winner of the 2021 Nicholl Fellowship for Screenwriting.
https://vimeo.com/743135273/2887a9b936
Demystifying the Casting Process with Chad Eric Murnane
On December 15, 2021, Veteran Theatre/Film/TV Casting Director Chad Murnane led a zoom class discussion about every step of the casting process, from conversations with the creative team, breakdowns, sides, lists, submissions, relationships between casting & reps and beyond.
https://vimeo.com/664120827
On The Page with Pilar Alessandra
On December 11, 2021, Writing Coach/ Script Consultant Pilar Alessandra conducted this zoom class on demystify loglining, structure and page-craft to help get you ready to write!
https://vimeo.com/743185945
Building Industry Relationships with Jodie Bentley
On November 11, 2021, Actor/ Creative Business Coach/ Collaborative Member Jodie Bentley conducted this zoom class on the best practices for staying in touch with the industry and building new relationships.
https://vimeo.com/743173524
Comedy Rules Part 2: Brian Sutow & Jessie Mills
On November 13, 2021, Brian Sutow (Casting Assoc, Telsey + Co) and Jessie Mills (Theater Professor/Director) taught a zoom class on the Rules of Comedy. This class takes a deep dive into “Turn out” “Opposites” and “Interrupted Actions”.
https://vimeo.com/664127105
Comedy Rules: Text and Voice with Brian Sutow & Jessie Mills
On October 23, 2021, Brian Sutow (Casting Assoc, Telsey + Co) and Jessie Mills (Theater Professor/Director) taught a zoom class on the Rules of Comedy. These tools highlight the importance of supporting vocal energy, clarifying keywords in storytelling and utilizing one’s full character vocal range to maximize comedic impact.
https://vimeo.com/755230368
Podcasting Tips with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula
On September 22, 2021, Casting Director/Podcast Host Jaimie Beebe and her Podcast Co-Host Jake Deptula led this special zoom discussion about their own path to creating the successful podcast, STRICTLY STALKING. They share how to get started, the pitfalls & hurdles, building an audience, and more so you can leap way ahead when starting your own podcast.
https://vimeo.com/665459717
Tate Hanyok – Create Projects to Create Your Career
On Sep 15,2021, Tate Hanyok, former Collaborative member conducted this Zoom class.
https://vimeo.com/607812914
Social Media & Hashtags with Sarah Mullis
On April 20, 2021,Collaborative member and social media guru Sarah Mullis, led this zoom class about social media hashtags, including their origin, ways to use on different platforms, researching hashtags, posting and scheduling, targeting potential followers, and more.
https://vimeo.com/539963598
Zoom & Self Tape Cinematography with Mark Gray
On April 12, 2021, Cinematographer/ Actor Mark Gray conducted this zoom class to share tips for Zoom auditions and Self-Taping.
https://vimeo.com/541738831
Audiobook Narration
On Mar 11,2021, Keith Sellon-Wright, Mark McClain Wilson and Kristina Weston-Miller conducted this Zoom class.
https://vimeo.com/523227132
Tammy Dahlstrom’s Create Your Actor EPK
On Oct 21, 2020, Tammy Dahlstrom conducted this Zoom class on creating your Electronic Press Kit
https://vimeo.com/472795786
A Night of Recording & Editing Tips for Home VO
On Sep 17, 2020, Mark McClain Wilson conducted this Zoom class.
https://vimeo.com/464397126
Production Curriculum Classes
The Collaborative believes in supporting members with educational tools as they begin to create content. Our production curriculum is taught by experienced industry professionals, guiding our members through the steps of the production process.
Production Class – TBA
Soon the video from a production class will be posted here – check back!