ENROLLMENT STARTS SEPTEMBER 29 and the WORKSHOPS START OCTOBER 6, 2008
The SAG Hollywood Conservatory provides its membership with the opportunity to hone and develop their craft through workshops, lectures and symposiums. Conservatory members are also eligible to perform in American Film Institute (AFI) student films, often gaining that vital first piece of on-camera experience or to add more footage to their reel. A registration fee of $20 for adults or $10 for children is required to become a member of the Conservatory for one full year. Applications are available online at www.sag.org or at our office on Western Ave. (For some photos, visit http://www.sag.org/hollywood-conservatory.)
Download Application to join here!
Workshops, Lectures, Symposiums and Special Events
The structured workshops are offered to members from October through May and also during our Summer Seminar and cover the following but are not limited to:
* On-camera commercial and theatrical techniques
* Commercial & theatrical cold-reading techniques
* Video scenes
* Voice-overs
* Improvisation
* “Meet the Casting Director” seminars
* Monthly Special Events
* Open Camera/Independent Study
* ShowBiz 2.0
AFI Student Film Projects
The Conservatory is a means for professional actors to continue their training and/or participate in the student films at AFI.
The first year films are called cycle projects. These are non-paying shorts shot under a special SAG Contract with AFI. We hope you’ll enjoy the experience of working with the Fellows here, networking, and also get a good piece for your reel.
Besides the first year films, our Conservatory Office casts Cinematography projects, occasional screenplay readings for the 2nd year writers, workshops for 2nd year directing classes, assist with thesis films, the Directing Workshop for Women, and alumni projects.
Actors in the SAG Conservatory should always appear in their best light since one never knows who’s watching! Professionalism counts!
For more details, please visit www.sag.org and click on Hollywood Conservatory or call Nikki Frustere, Program Coordinator for the Conservatory at 323.856.7736 or email at nfrustere@sag.org.
