Commercial Classes

Commercial Classes

Training in how to effectively perform in commercials is an investment that can pay off very well. Shaan Sharma shares his extensive knowledge after over a decade as a session director for some of the biggest brands on earth.

Commercial Classes
  • Intro to Commercial Classes

    Booking a TVC is a talent unto itself. Improvisation, understanding the tone of commercial spot and being comfortable in your own skin are key to success here.

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  • Should I Pay For Commercial Agent Showcase?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    How can I get representation commercially?
    Any tips on getting commercial representation?
    Can I cold email commercial rep?
    Should I send hard copies to potential co...

  • How Important Is Training For Commercial Castings?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Does my acting education improve my audition hit rate commercially?
    Do commerical casting directors care about my training?
    Do commercial agents care about training...

  • Can I Organise Go-Sees With Commercial Casting Directors?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    How can I get a go-see with commercial casting directors?
    Will commercial casting directors agree to go-sees?
    What is a go-see?
    How do I get a go-see with a casting...

  • Does The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Offer Free Commercial Training Classes?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Can I meet commercial casting directors at SAG foundation?
    Can I do free commercial classes through SAG?
    What is the SAG foundation?
    Will I get audition by attendin...

  • Who Are The Leading Teachers For Commercial Classes?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Should I do commercial classes?
    What should I look for a in a commercial classes?
    Are commercial classes worth it?
    Should I go to commercial casting director worksh...

  • Should I Pay For A Workshop With A Commercial Casting Director?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Why would I do a commercial casting workshop?
    Will I get auditions out of a commercial casting workshop?
    Is there any point in doing commercial casting workshops?
    D...

  • Does SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Offer Free Commercial Training Classes?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    How much is the SAG Conservatory?
    What does it cost to do commercial classes at the SAG conservatory?
    Are SAG conservatory classes free?
    Should I do a commercial cl...

  • What Kinds Of Headshots Are Required For Commercial Marketing?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    What headshot types do I need commercially?
    Should I do character shots for my commercial head shots?
    What kind of expressions in my headshots are appropriate for c...

  • Outside Commercial Classes, What Skills/Classes Would Benefit Me Commerically?l

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    How do become more hirable commerically?
    Any tips on how to become more attractive to commercial casting directors?
    What skills should I work on to be a more effect...

  • Do I Take Hard Copies Of My Photo & Resume Into Commercial Casting?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Are hard copy resume and photos needed in commercial castings?
    Should I take a hard copy of my photo and resume to commercial call backs?
    Will commercial casting di...

  • What Are Some 'Do-s And Don't-s' When Attending A TVC Casting Director Workshop?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    What should I aim to do in a commercial casting workshops?
    What questions should I avoid asking in a commercial casting workshop?
    What is my objective at a commerci...

  • Can I Get Commercial Representation From Showcases?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Are commercial agent showcases a scam?
    Does anyone ever get signed by agents from showcases?
    Will I be taken seriously at a commercial agent showcases?
    Is there any...