Classes and Events
5-Week
Actors’ Scene Creation & Demo Development Class
5-Week Branding and Acting Training with Original Content Production
Produced by Rapid Reelz in partnership with Walid Chaya and Studio for Performing Arts LA, actors will experience 5-weeks of film prep, acting technique, and on-set production to create an original scene tailored and filmed for their demo reel along with invaluable acting training and production support.
Admission by approval only. Please submit at no cost or obligation using the link below.
12 spots available
$695.00
Begins October 25th
Hybrid Zoom and In Studio
In-Person Location will be shared with participants (WeHo, Hollywood Area)
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★ REGISTRATION - Please visit this link to submit for approval: SUBMISSION FORM
Actors will experience 5-weeks of film prep, acting technique & on-set production led by Walid Chaya and our demo development partners, Rapid Reelz.
A competitive demo reel helps actors get noticed by casting directors and talent agents for booking acting roles. In this all-inclusive 5-week course, actors will develop an original 2-minute scene for their demo reel with scene study and special guest collaborations, leading to a professional film shoot on the final class.
Only 12 actors will be approved to participate in this class and can expect the following over 5-weeks, the first two classes on Zoom and the last three meeting in-person in Los Angeles:
★ Week 1: Portfolio Review & Writing Session – Brand/type, partner introduction and outline of scene with a special guest screenwriter (ZOOM)
★ Week 2: Script Presentation – Run partner scene with screenwriter present for script edits (ZOOM)
★ Week 3: Scene Study – Rehearsal with character work, raising the stakes, tone, pace and style (IN-PERSON)
★ Week 4: Dress Rehearsal – Run partner scene with costumes, props and mock set-up with special guest cinematographer (IN-PERSON)
★ Week 5: Shoot Day – Film on a studio set for 2-hour scheduled time per scene (IN-PERSON)
This program provides personalized attention and is tailored to each actor’s needs, from the demo scene creation to the weekly lessons, branding, and professional guidance.
Actors can also expect Rapid Reelz’ best services in this packaged program, including an assigned screenwriter for each custom scene, production team with high-quality camera, lighting, and sound, industry standard level post production, and a producer to oversee the process.
☆ Actors will be emailed a downloadable link to two video clips approximately 2-weeks after the film shoot: a full 2-2.5 minute scene and a 20-40 second cut clip of the actors’ best moment.
☆ Both the scene and clip will be sent in HD & an SD version set to the specifications of LA Casting & Actors Access. The clip can be uploaded to talent profiles and used for casting submissions.
Hurry, only 12 spots per session – register now!
3-Week
Actor’s Profile Revival
5-Week Branding and Acting Training with Original Content Production
Actors will experience 3-weeks of online business prep and enhance their Talent Profiles with continuous feedback related to headshots, video clips and resume credits, as well as the actors brand and pitch. A Casting Director and Talent Agent will attend the last online class for a final presentation and meet-and-greet.
Admission by approval only. Please submit at no cost or obligation using the link below.
16 spots available
$199.00
Begins November 2nd
Online Class
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Improve your Talent Profiles on websites like Casting Networks and Actors Access!
Present to a LA Casting Director and Talent Agent in this 3-week online class led by Walid Chaya and Rapid Reelz.
Actors will experience 3-weeks of online business prep and enhance their Talent Profiles with continuous feedback related to headshots, video clips and resume credits, as well as the actors brand and pitch. A Casting Director and Talent Agent will attend the last online class for a final presentation and meet-and-greet.
Only 16 actors will be approved to participate in this class and can expect the following over 4-weeks on Zoom.
★ Week 1: Talent Profile Feedback & Introduction to Personal Branding – Walid will review your Talent Profile, discuss your personal brand, and assign action items for you to complete between classes and improve your profile.
★ Week 2: How to Pitch Yourself & Best Utilize Casting Networks & Actors Access – Walid will demonstrate specific routines when submitting to castings online and strategies to make your Talent Profile stand out with a strong personal pitch. Actors will also check-in and share progress on their action items from week one.
★ Week 3: Present to Special Guests: LA Casting Director & Talent Agent – Actors will have a final review with Walid and then meet two special guests. Actors will pitch themselves to the special guests followed by a presentation of Talent Profiles with on-the-spot individual feedback for each actor from the casting director and talent agent.
This program provides personalized attention and is tailored to each actor’s needs, from the profile and media improvements to the weekly lessons, branding, and professional guidance.
Actors that don’t have video footage will be given resources to self-tape at home between classes, as well as filming services offered by Rapid Reelz with a quick turn-around so your Talent Profile will be ready for presentation and submissions by the third and final class.
Hurry, only 16 spots per session – register now!