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Stage 32 2-Part Lab: Elevate Your Acting Reel

Taught by Kym Jackson
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Who Should Attend:

All levels of actors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn the fundamentals of a marketable acting reel.

All levels of actors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to improve their acting reel to book jobs.

All levels of actors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to make their first acting reel.

Producers who want to know what to look for when evaluating actors' reels.

Directors who want to know what to look for when evaluating actors' reels.

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Class hosted by: Kym Jackson

Actress (THIS IS US, THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS, N.C.I.S)

Kym Jackson (This Is Us, S.W.A.T., N.C.I.S., The Secrets She Keeps) is an actress credited with over sixty feature films & TV series. She just wrapped her first film as producer, ‘Other You’, a family sci-fi feature, in which she stars opposite Luke Ford and Arj Barker. A member of American MENSA, Kym is the author of the Amazon best selling textbook, The Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors, a comprehensive 300+ page guide to navigating the industry. She is the founder of the Secret Actor Society app and website, which boasts over 3000 classes and Q&A’s from 50+ industry experts and casting directors that reveal the strategies best used by actors to obtain success in their career. Her mission is to share that knowledge with her peers and the next generation of talent. As a coach and regular speaker for organizations including SAG-AFTRA, MEAA, WIFT, Spotlight, Kym has taught thousands of actors to navigate the business of acting. Her coaching sessions incorporate mindset work and techniques to help artists develop and maintain the mental fortitude required to successfully pursue a career acting professionally in the film & TV industry. Kym is also a SAG-AFTRA convention delegate, who in 2022 proposed and gained unanimous support from the delegation for her resolution to limit self tape lengths - a key point in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA negotiations. Full Bio »

Summary

Learn how to make your acting reel stand out so you book more jobs from Kym Jackson, an actress who has worked on THIS IS US, CRIMINAL MINDS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, S.W.A.T., SNITCH starring Dwayne Johnson, FATAL AFFAIR on Netflix, and more!

There are only 3 spots left to work one-on-one with Kym in this rare opportunity that guarantees you focused attention.

***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to Kym on email to ask her any questions so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

As an actor, your acting reel is one of the most important tools in your professional arsenal. Your reel is a short video that encapsulates your craft and career highlights and shows casting directors, directors, and producers who you are, what you can do and what you have done.

While creating a well constructed acting reel might seem like a no brainer, there are several imperative elements to consider when making your acting reel. The length, order of scenes, music, and editing of your reel are crucial in helping you put your best foot forward to industry professionals so you can book the job. Oftentimes, casting directors and producers will turn your reel off after just a few seconds if they don’t like what they see, making it essential that you make a strong impression within the first few seconds of your acting reel. Simply put, your acting reel must look and feel professional if you want to be a working actor.

In this exclusive Stage 32 2-part lab, you will not only learn how to build a professional acting reel that will get you noticed, but you will also receive personal guidance and feedback on your current acting reel from an acclaimed acting industry expert. If you don’t have an acting reel yet, that’s fine! You will receive the same personal guidance on how you can and should create your reel that highlights your specific and unique abilities as an actor.

Taking you through the step-by-step process of building your professional acting reel is Kym Jackson, working actress and author of the book The Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors. Kym is best known for her on-camera work on the hit CBS series CRIMINAL MINDS and NCIS: LOS ANGELES, the ABC series S.W.A.T. and the movies SNITCH starring Dwayne Johnson, FATAL AFFAIR on Netflix and countless other projects. Kym is also the founder of the Secret Actor Society.

Over two interactive sessions, you will learn the fundamental tools to creating an outstanding acting reel and receive personal feedback on your own acting reel. Kym will review your acting reel (or body of work if you don’t yet have a reel) and will take you through a scene-by-scene analysis of how you can improve or build your reel.

You’ll walk away from the two interactive sessions completely familiar with professional acting reel structure and the difference between an average reel and a strong, memorable reel that has an impact on the viewer. You’ll be able to see what is missing from those average reels and what to alter to improve yours.

To guarantee all students receive ample one-on-one time with Kym, this course has limited enrollment and there are ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT. This is a rare opportunity to work with Kym on your reel and once spots are filled, they are gone for good!

Kym has experienced firsthand the power and impact of an effectively crafted acting reel and she will be working with you to supercharge this most important marketing material that you have as an actor to make sure you and your work get noticed.

PLUS! You will receive exclusive handouts to help fine tune your acting reel. Downloads include:

  • Link to strong examples of both working actor and new actor reels
  • List of US acting reel editors
  • List of US acting reel taping companies
  • Fundamentals of an Acting Reel

Whether you’re a working actor with an existing acting reel that you are looking to level up or just starting your acting journey and need to build your first reel, this lab is the perfect opportunity to work directly with an industry pro to elevate one of your most valuable resources as an actor!

 

"Stage 32 is the leader in entertainment industry education and I am honored they invited me to join their team of expert instructors. The next Meryl Streep or Robin Williams is out there just beginning their career and I love the idea that I might have the privilege of helping them along their journey!" - Kym Jackson

What You'll Learn

Class 1: How to Build a Professional Acting Reel

Learn the specific parameters of building an industry standard acting reel and the small tweaks you can make to your existing reel to ensure you present yourself as a performer to be taken seriously.

  • What is an acting reel?
  • The different types of reels
  • How acting reels are used in the industry
  • The most effective structure of a reel
  • Performance, production quality, sound
  • Scene selection, editing, and title cards
  • Editing tricks to create flow within the reel
  • Why music and soundtrack are critically important
  • Voice Reels (audiobook vs dubbing)
  • Stunt and Special Skills reels
  • Use of self tapes
  • Single character type clips
  • Where to share your reel and clips online
  • Q&A with Kym

 

Class 2: Individual Reel Analysis and Discussion

We will analyze your acting reels and discuss:

  • Structure of your individual reel
  • Performance quality
  • Scene selection
  • Production quality
  • Specific notes to improve your reel
  • Q&A with Kym

 

 

About Your Instructor

Kym Jackson (This Is Us, S.W.A.T., N.C.I.S., The Secrets She Keeps) is an actress credited with over sixty feature films & TV series. She just wrapped her first film as producer, ‘Other You’, a family sci-fi feature, in which she stars opposite Luke Ford and Arj Barker.

A member of American MENSA, Kym is the author of the Amazon best selling textbook, The Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors, a comprehensive 300+ page guide to navigating the industry.

She is the founder of the Secret Actor Society app and website, which boasts over 3000 classes and Q&A’s from 50+ industry experts and casting directors that reveal the strategies best used by actors to obtain success in their career. Her mission is to share that knowledge with her peers and the next generation of talent.

As a coach and regular speaker for organizations including SAG-AFTRA, MEAA, WIFT, Spotlight, Kym has taught thousands of actors to navigate the business of acting. Her coaching sessions incorporate mindset work and techniques to help artists develop and maintain the mental fortitude required to successfully pursue a career acting professionally in the film & TV industry.

Kym is also a SAG-AFTRA convention delegate, who in 2022 proposed and gained unanimous support from the delegation for her resolution to limit self tape lengths - a key point in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA negotiations.

Schedule

Wednesday September 20th 4pm-6pm PT

Wednesday September 27th 4pm-6pm PT

FAQs

Q: What is the format of a lab?
A: Stage 32 Next Level Classes are typically 90-minute broadcasts that take place online using a designated software program from Stage 32.

Q: Do I have to be located in a specific location?
A: No, you can participate from the comfort of your own home using your personal computer! If you attend a live online webinar, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class.

Q: What are the system requirements?
A: You will need to meet the following system requirements in order to run the webinar software: Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later.
If you have Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion): The webinar software does not support these operating systems. If you are running one of those operating systems, please upgrade now in order to be able to view a live class. Upgrade your Windows computer / Upgrade your Mac computer

Q: What if I cannot attend the live lab class?
A: If you attend a live online class, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class. If you cannot attend a live class, you will have access to the entire recorded broadcast, including the Q&A. Plus, your instructor will be available via email throughout the lab.

Q: Will I have access to the lab afterward to rewatch?
A: Yes! After the purchase of the lab, you will have on-demand access to the video recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like!

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