DEVELOPING YOUR FILM/TV DEMO - Film ONE Scene ON SET with 3 Weeks of Coaching by HOMELAND's CD, Kimberly Graham and Filmmaker Michael Cerisano

Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

ONLY NEED ONE SCENE? HERE'S A NEW 'MINI' DEMO OPTION:

If you're pursuing Film and TV, it's imperative that you have either a film/TV demo or clips of your work to show agents and casting directors. You also need a demo or clips of your work if you're submitting on websites like Actors Access. If you don't have them, your competition is getting placed above you and you're probably not even being looked at by casting directors.

In this three week class, you'll have the opportunity to work with HOMELAND Casting Director Kimberly Graham on ONE scene that will showcase you for a new addition to your demo reel, or to use as a stand-alone clip. Then, work on location to acquire usable footage with filmmaker and editor Michael Cerisano.

In the first class, Kimberly will cast you ONE film/TV partner scene with another actor from the class. You'll spend the first part of class reading sides with your partners to find the right fit, followed by coaching with the whole group, brushing up on on-camera techniques. Scenes and partners will be determined according to each actor's needs with Kim's professional guidance for the best fit from within the class. Actors can bring in scene ideas for this class.

In your next two classes, you'll work to perfect your scene in individual coaching sessions with Kimberly. In the week following your class, you will shoot your scene on location with filmmaker Michael Cerisano. Actors are responsible for hair/makeup/wardrobe and collaborating to find their own locations.Within two weeks of completing your film shoots, you'll receive your fully edited material to post on your website or add to your current demo reel.

This class is also PERFECT for those actors who have already been compiling material for a film/TV demo, but are missing that certain types of role. Actors can bring in scene ideas for this class. Actors may also register as pairs to take this class.

Similar programs in LA and NY run $2,000-$3,000 and up!

Limited to 10 actors.

With years of experience casting feature films, TV projects, commercials and theater, Kimberly's credits include working with Judy Henderson on the Emmy award-winning hit Showtime series Homeland. Recent credits include the film An Hour Past A Lifetime, the web series Redheads Anonymous and It's All About Me as well as the off-Broadway play Blood Moon and Death of the Liberty Party for the New Ohio.

For all of Kimberly's credits, please follow this link

Michael Cerisano is a filmmaker, director and photographer. A Rutgers graduate, he has filmed and edited numerous short films, documentaries, music videos and indie features. His documentary CARBON COPY won Best Documentary at The Mason Gross School of the Arts. His work with Broadway Audio and Lighting led him to work on a variety of Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-winning HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, WICKED, DISGRACED, ROCK OF AGES and ALADDIN to name a few. He has filmed and edited hundreds of scenes for Actors Connection and Reproductions.

Testimonials:

"I am very thankful for the demo reel class. I had no video footage up until now. Mike did an excellent job at piecing together all my best moments and creating awesome footage for me to use on my website. I have since signed with my 1st manager. Thank you!" -Nikki Dos Santos

"I found this class to be really helpful. The instructors really go above and beyond and take the extra time to make sure that you are connecting with your scene and scene partner and that you are ultimately satisfied with your final product. The set-up of the class is pretty loose and it is really what you make of it. A lot of the responsibility falls on you, which gives you a lot of creative freedom to do the scene as you want to. Like in the real world, it is up to you to do your own work on the scene and show up to your set ready to shoot. Bottom line-considering all the time and effort it takes to execute this class, I think it is worth the cost and certainly benefited from participating!" -Jared Miller

"I really enjoyed the demo class! My website is up and running and feels complete because of my new clips and demo reel and just helped me to start FREELANCING with a personal manager!" -Kenan Wei

"I took the Developing Your Film/TV Demo Class in September and would highly recommend to anyone without a reel (or to add to an existing reel). The two clips I have now has gotten me a lot more audition opportunities and jobs! The video clips added more of a professional feel to my new website. It also helped me to start freelancing with a personal manager! I am so grateful you offer this class. It is exactly what a new actor starting out in this business needs. Thank you again!" -Nancy Walsh

"Thank you, AC!! After taking the Demo class, I have a fantastic reel with solid material, strong scene partners, and excellent lighting. If you need a reel, or need to update your reel, I highly recommend this class." -James Foster Jr

"These days, a demo reel is as essential as a headshot. This class is an excellent source for those looking to begin a TV/Film career, but have no footage for a reel. The whole collaborative experience was amazing and educational, and I've already gotten auditions because of my reel. I highly recommend this class!" -Sherry Lorraine

"This class was a great experience! I was able to use footage from my scenes to have a reel created, which I have been using on a daily basis. I already booked a music video, and an audition for a web project. I had been submitting without a reel for several months and getting nowhere. Now I am getting responses and generating interest. Now I can create my website! The quality of the production was excellent! I was really impressed with the final edited scenes." -Tim MacCallum

"I needed a demo reel and got that and more. Each class focused on scene comprehension, on camera technique and my type/roles that were right for me. I got some valuable tools that have helped and will continue to help me in my career." -Shakirah DeMesier

"The Demo Reel class was probably one of the most important things I could have ever done for myself. Not only did I get fantastic footage and first rate production value scenes/clips, I am getting lots of positive response from casting directors, agents and managers. HS & resume isn't enough anymore, you have to have a reel. It's a catch 22 because how do you get a reel if you don't get the jobs to put on the reel? Well, take this class and make it happen for yourself. Get it! Do it! Create the career you want!" -Eddie James

"Your class, from start to finished scenes, was a wonderful experience for me. You guys are doing great things with this reel class!" -Jake Lipman

"It was a great on the job learning experience! It made me that much more aware of everything around me as the actor and the focus that I need to maintain. I can't wait to see the edited versions of everyone's scene work at the screening. This class is a great tool for actors building their careers!" -Peter Davenport

"I really enjoyed the class. The strengths were the good quality and quick turn around of the video. It was a very valuable experience-a lot of value for the time and money. I've also been getting seen by a lot more casting directors because of my videos and I BOOKED a principal role in HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA directly." -Robert Eckard