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Are you new to SAG-AFTRA? Are you working in commercials? And are you interested in attending a hands-on audition class with one of the hardest-working, most experienced commercial casting directors in New York City? 

AdsGoUnion is pleased to invite you to register below for a chance to attend a free two-hour class on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. with Shadd Sutton, an accomplished Casting Director with 19 years of experience at Beth Melsky Casting who has cast for hundreds of commercials.

This invitation is for you and you alone (lucky you!), and is non-transferable. Completing the registration form is not a guarantee of admittance. After completing the form you will be contacted with further information. 

Questions? Reach out to AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Deadline to RSVP is Jun. 3 at 9 AM PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:
Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Introduction to Headshot Photography and Evaluation with Theo & Juliet!

In this class you'll learn: 

• Technical basics of headshot photography.  (e.g. Focus, lighting, etc.)
• The importance of Actor Tech (e.g. formatting)
• General Headshot Details Discussion (e.g. wardrobe, hair and make-up)
• Sample Evaluation of materials (e.g. a live evaluation of one man and one woman’s current headshots projected on a screen for the room to see.)
• Difference between Headshot photography, Editorial Photography and PR Photography
• Current world of Social Media and how it pertains to photography.
• Followed by a Q & A 

The last two hours of this course will be an optional evaluation for those who want their individual materials reviewed by Theo & Juliet in front of a class in order to be able to make improvements to their promotional image materials in the future.

Directions:
If you are interested in submitting your headshots for an optional evaluation please submit them via the following google form by May 30. 

• Headshot Submissions - Introduction to Headshot Photography and Evaluation

Instructor: Theo & Juliet Wolf

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

SAG-AFTRA members can receive a $5 discount to the 15th Annual Chicago Acting Film Meetup Holiday Hurrah

With your admission ticket, you get to enjoy all the party has to offer, including food, a free drink, a cash bar, the Step & Repeat area, plus access to the Premium Raffle, a Silent Auction, and our Heads & Tails Game for a Grand Prize worth $500.

$50 for admission tickets; $15 and $25 for donations only. Use SAG-AFTRA-23 to get $5 off the admission price.

For more details and to RSVP visit the website here.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent
of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty
or guarantee implied.