Melissa Center
Melissa Center is a passionate actor, filmmaker & co-founder of Whole Self Systems. As an actor her credits range from a recurring role on Grey’s Anatomy to a tour of A Chorus Line. Her feature film All I Want can be seen on Amazon & her award-winning short R.V continues to screen across the country in addition to reaching half a million people online (and counting).
She is the author of The Working Actors On Set Handbook, a practical handbook designed to help her fellow actors navigate the chaotic world of tv/film sets with ease and expertise.
As the co-founder of Whole Self Systems, she trains emerging leaders & teams how to consciously communicate via the intersection of mindfulness & storytelling craft. In addition to transforming the way entrepreneurs pitch to investors & rising executives present, Melissa & co-founder Tanny Jiraprapasuke work with trauma survivors to reclaim their voices.
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Meet Melissa Center: Actor, Filmmaker & Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Who is Melissa Center?
Who's Melissa Center?
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Crowdfunding for Creatives: Fund your Passion Project & Hire Yourself.
In this replay of our live workshop, fellow actor and crowdfunding expert, Melissa Center will guide you through the core fundamentals of crowdfunding. You will learn why many projects fail upon launch (and what YOU can do to set yourself up for success). You will walk away knowing whether crowdf...
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What Advice Would You Give A Novice Content Creator?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How do I get started as a content creator?
What are some tips to getting started as a content creator?
Where do I start as a content creator?
What would you tell a novice creator?
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What Kind Of Content Is The Best To Invest My Time In?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How do I choose a genre when self-producing?
How will I know what is the right story to invest my time in self producing?
What do actors do to go about choosing something to self produce?
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How Can I Make Quality Content Inexpensively?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Any tips on creating cheap content?
How do I keep my budget small on my short?
What can I do to save money on my low budget feature?
Any tips on creating inexpensive content?
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What Genre Of Content Is There An Audience For?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/What genre makes the most money when it comes to choosing one for my own content creation?
Which genre has the biggest audience when it comes to content creation?
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Is YouTube Still A Good Platform For Content Creators?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Is You Tube oversaturated?
Is You Tube still good for distribution of content?
Is You Tube a good platform still to put content I made myself on?
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How Do I Monetize My Content?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How can I monetize my created content?
Can I monetize the content I create myself?
Is there a way to monetize content that I fund myself?
How do I make content for money?
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How Do I Make My Content Rise To The Top In A Crowded Market Place?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How does my work go viral?
What can I do to make my work appeal to the masses?
Is there a formula to making my work become a big hit?
How do I get my self produced work to go viral?
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Should I Create Comedy Or Dramatic Content?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Should I create drama or comedic content?
Do you think I should make dramatic or comedic shorts?
Is comedic better to market than dramatic content?
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Should I Put Content I Created On My Resume? If So, How Should I Represent It?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Do I put my self producing content on my resume?
How do I label my web series i produced on my resume?
Is my self created content worth putting on my resume?
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I Have Been Making Content For Years & It Doesn't Catch Heat, Help!
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Why isn't my content going viral?
What is wrong with my content that people don't seem to care?
Why is my content not finding an audience?
How do I get my content noticed?
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What Are Three Tips To Making A Successful Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/What are three things I should keep in mind when making a short film?
In order to make a short film successful what are three things I should do?
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Do I Need Permits To Shoot My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/When do I need permits for my short film production?
Can I shoot without a permit?
Do I need a permit for public shooting?
Do I need a permit for shooting on private property?
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How Do I Get Permits To Shoot My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How do I get a permit for my short film?
Where do I get a permit for shooting my short film?
How can I go about getting a permit for shooting?
How do I buy permits for shooting my shorts?
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How Can I Fund My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How can I fund my short films?
How do I get funding for my shorts?
Where can I get money for my short films?
Any ideas on where I find money for a short film project?
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How Much Should I Budget For A Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How much money does a short film cost?
How much money do I need to make a short?
Are short films expensive?
Are making short movies cheap?
How do I keep budget low on my short film?
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What Kind Of Equipment Would You Recommend To Shoot A Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/What equipment do I need to shoot a short film?
What equipment is required to make a short film?
What will I need to hire in order to create short content?
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What Should I Be Careful Of When Making A Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/What is continuity?
How do I make sure there are no mistakes in my short film?
Do I have to watch out for anything when dealing with sexual content in my short?
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Any Tips On Finding A Composer Cheaply For My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Any tips on hiring a composer cheaply for my short film?
Where can I hire a cheap composer for my short film?
How can I find an inexpensive composer for my short film?
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Should I Write A Short Film According To What Is In Vogue Right Now?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Do I need to followed trends when creating a short film?
Should I be responding to the current moment when creating shorts?
Should my short film respond to current events?
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Can I Feature My Favorite Brands In My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Can I feature brands in my short film?
Can I feature trademarks in short films?
Can I partner with brands to feature them in my shorts?
Can I put a brand in my short?
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Can I Use My Favorite Song In My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Do I need permission to use popular music in my short film?
How can I use songs in my short film?
Do I have to pay artists to put popular music in my short film?
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What Is Colour Grading & Do I Need It For A Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Is color grading necessary for my short film?
Should I budget for color grading with my short film?
Do short films require a color grade?
Is a color grade really that necessary for low bud...
