How to Break into Acting and Book the Job!

Navigating the Entertainment Industry: A Practical Guide to Acting Success

Feeling overwhelmed by the countless acting courses, techniques, and promises of success in the entertainment industry? Our comprehensive course cuts through the noise, offering a straightforward and practical approach to breaking into acting and landing book work. Leveraging years of combined experience in Film, TV, and Commercials, we provide a clear path for aspiring actors of all levels. We focus on actionable techniques that keep acting enjoyable, simple, and effective.

This course isn't just for seasoned performers. It's designed to help non-actors and individuals new to the industry develop crucial skills like:

• Confidence Building: Overcome stage fright and project self-assurance.
• Public Speaking: Master clear and engaging communication.
• Mental Fortitude: Cultivate a resilient and positive mindset for the demands of the industry.

Course Goals: Master the Essentials of Acting

This course equips you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the acting world. You will learn how to:

• Craft Your Actor Toolkit: Develop compelling headshots, a professional resume, and a captivating demo reel – the foundation of your acting career.
• Agent & Manager Navigation: Understand the difference between agents and managers and learn how to secure representation that aligns with your goals.
• Identify Your Type: Discover your unique strengths and the roles you're best suited for.
• Develop a Strong Mindset: Build the mental resilience needed to navigate rejection and stay motivated.
• Script Breakdown & Analysis: Learn how to dissect audition scripts and create compelling character interpretations.
• Line Delivery & Character Development: Master techniques for delivering lines with authenticity and creating believable characters.
• Audition Mastery: Confidently audition for various formats, including One Hour Drama, Half-Hour Comedy, Multi-Cam, and Film.
• Self-Taping Proficiency: Learn the art of self-taping to submit high-quality auditions from anywhere.
• Book Co-Star Roles: Strategies for securing supporting roles in film and television.
• Land Commercials: Techniques for landing paid commercial gigs.
• Stay Connected & Accountable: Develop systems for staying in touch with casting directors and maintaining professional momentum.
• Prepare for Your First Day on Set: Understand the essential steps for a smooth and professional on-set experience.

Meet Your Instructors:

Ashwin Gore: An Australian actor, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, Ashwin brings a wealth of experience to this course. His credits include:

• Television: Ace in the Hole, Fresh Off the Boat, Criminal Minds, Modern Family, For the People, Unbelievable, Good Trouble
• Film: Mojave, You Can't Curry Love
• Digital Series: Game Night, What If, The Dating Chronicles, Dirty Thirties
• Commercials: McDonald's, KPMG, NRMA
• Theater: Numerous productions
• American Accent Coach: (Separate Udemy course available)

Courtney Dlugos: An American actor, writer, and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA, Courtney offers a dynamic and practical approach to acting. Her credits include:

• Off The Rails (Award-winning feature film)
• The Beautiful and Damned (G-Eazy's digital album film)
• South Beach (Hulu limited series)
• Unmasked (Kevin Hart-produced digital series)
• Over a dozen national commercial campaigns including Domino's, Eggland's Best, Tampico, Big Lots

Follow Courtney on Instagram: @itscourtneymichelle