The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory offers a low-cost opportunity for members to hone and develop their craft through classes, workshops, lectures and symposia — all on the campus of AFI.
The Benefits: The workshops teach SAG-AFTRA members how to attain essential tools for their careers in a supportive, nurturing environment. In addition, Conservatory members are eligible to be cast in AFI student films, allowing you to gain vital on-camera experience.
The Workshops: Structured workshops include on-camera commercial and theatrical techniques, commercial and theatrical cold-reading techniques, voiceover, improvisation and "Actors Evenings" with opportunities to meet casting directors, agents and other industry professionals in a seminar format.
Participation in the Conservatory is limited to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. A small administrative fee of only $45 is required for membership.
Enrollment for the 2017/2018 Los Angeles Conservatory Season is NOW OPEN, Enroll here.
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Membership in the Los Angeles Conservatory is annual and our season runs from August through July, to coincide with the AFI academic year.
For any further questions, please contact the Conservatory office directly at 323-856-7736.
Once you have enrolled in the Conservatory, register for the Conservatory casting database.
The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory database for casting is now online! That means no need to spend money printing and sending headshots, no need to cut those resumes down to the right size and no more time standing in line at the post office. If you wish to be submitted for American Film Institute projects, you MUST create a free account with iActor.
Headshots and resumes will not be accepted in the office.
Questions? For more information, call the Conservatory office at (323) 856-7736.
Conservatory Committee: The Conservatory Committee works on both national and local levels to encourage supervise and create programs through the Conservatory, which benefit SAG-AFTRA members.
