Summary
With rapidly growing international opportunities, there are more paths than ever to becoming a working actor. However, with those opportunities comes a lot of confusion and acting “experts” advising on what you should be doing to break in.
So, how do you know what actually works? How do you find and land legitimate acting jobs and build your career?
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, we’re connecting you with a successful actor with vast marketing knowledge. She’ll show you how to create a brand for yourself that producers, reps, and casting directors remember when it’s time to cast their next projects and, ultimately, help build your career from anywhere in the world.
Taking you through these essential steps to building your acting brand is actor and producer Sheila Houlahan, who has been seen on HBO Max opposite Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto in THE LITTLE THINGS, and in the award-winning film NIGHT, MOTHER on Twitch, which Sheila also created.
In addition to her performance accomplishments, Sheila earned her Master's degree from Harvard, focusing on creative marketing, which she has leveraged to help performers like you successfully launch their dream careers.
Sheila will take you through her process to understand your strengths, the acting roles available to you, how to build an online resume and presence that stands out, how to create opportunities for yourself, and how to take control of your acting future no matter where you live.
Sheila will also provide you with samples of online acting profiles to examine creating your ideal branding.
It’s time to stop listening to false coaches and learn from someone with real-life expertise. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn from Shelia today.
PRAISE FOR SHEILA'S KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
“I’ve witnessed firsthand how Sheila’s ingenuity, dedication, and work ethic have single-handedly rocketed her acting and producing career to the level of academy award winner status in a few short years. If anyone can teach you to find and follow your true north that will make the industry take notice it’s Sheila.” -- Sarah Parsons, CEO of Sarah Parsons Media & Webby Award-Winning Producer
What You'll Learn
We are the Music Makers, we are the Dreamer of Dreams:
- Get honest with yourself- 3 Key questions to ask yourself
- Branding- Working Backwards vs. Forward
- The New Hollywood: We areCreators, not Actors
But where do I start?
- Small vs. Big markets → where should you start?
- Working in multi-markets → pros and cons
- Branding differences between the regional markets vs LA
Let’s get down to business…
- Casting profiles → “but I thought paying money made this a scam!”
- Your self-tape setup → what’s expected of you in a typical audition?
- Your resume
- Your headshots
- Your reel → “what if I don’t have any footage yet?”
- Keeping your brand aligned with your authenticity and ultimate dream
- Classes → which ones are real and which just want your money
- The self-submission game → how to work WITHOUT an agent!
- “But when do I get an agent???”
Going it your own way
- Content Creation → making your own “big breakout role”
- Social media → does it really matter???
- Learn from my mistakes!!
Where do we go from here?
- Making a 5 year plan that’s in YOUR control
- What the industry will tell you
- There is no “right” way → here’s my personal story, here’s how I broke the rules
- The trifecta: business, craft, perseverance
10,000 Hours
- You’re in it to win it; commit to your dream life!
- The importance of Mindset
- Enjoying the journey, not the destination
- Take back your power
Q&A with Sheila
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to understand the strategies of hiring actors.
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to understand the strategies of hiring actors.
Producers looking to understand the strategies of hiring actors.
Actors looking to expand their talents across the continents.
Executive
Sheila Houlahan is an Indian-American actor, singer, producer, and writer. Houlahan can be seen in the supporting role of Paige Callahan in the Warner Bros. feature film "The Little Things," written and directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. The film premiered on HBO Max.
Sheila Houlahan is the executive producer and creator of the Webby Award-winning film NIGHT, MOTHER. The film screened exclusively on Twitch, and utilized Twitch's innovative platform for live performance interwoven throughout the film. Houlahan played the role of Jesse in the production, with award-winning actress Ellen McLain as Thelma/Mother. John Patrick Lowrie directed the project, with rising-star cinematographer Trevor Roach at the helm of creating a truly innovative visual storytelling methodology. Legendary photographer Eli Reed handled the still photography for the production.
As a singer, she has collaborated with SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE composer A.R. Rahman. She can also be heard on the Cirque du Soleil soundtrack for "Volta" as well as the soundtrack for the hit video game DESTINY 2.
She is a Celebrity Champion for Project HEAL, a nonprofit organization that helps people suffering with eating disorders pay for treatment. She is also an ambassador for Ability Magazine and their new platform AbilityE, which seeks to increase inclusion and representation of differently abled talent in Hollywood. Houlahan uses her strong following on Instagram as a platform to spread awareness and to help end the stigma surrounding mental health.
Sheila received her Master’s in Business Management from Harvard with a focus on creative marketing and leverages her education to help creatives successfully launch their dreams.
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