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
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Who is Melissa Center?
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What Advice Would You Give A Novice Content Creator?
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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?
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How Can I Make Quality Content Inexpensively?
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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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I Have Been Making Content For Years & It Doesn't Catch Heat, Help!
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Why isn't my content going viral?
What is wrong with my content that people don't seem to care?
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Should I Write A Short Film According To What Is In Vogue Right Now?
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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?
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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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Should I Put Content I Created On My Resume? If So, How Should I Represent It?
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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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How Can Up-Skilling Into Other Areas Help An Acting Career?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How can I empower myself as an actor?
What can I do to become a more hirable artist?
How can I improve my standing as an actor?
Should I take on new skill to make myself more hirable?
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How Do I Make My Content Rise To The Top In A Crowded Market Place?
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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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What Are Some Benefits Of Acting In & Producing Your Own Project?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Are there benefits of acting in and producing your own projects?
Will I gain anything from acting in and producing your own projects?
What will I get out of producing my own work?
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Would You Recommend That Actors Produce Projects For Themselves To Act In?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Should I produce projects to act in myself?
Can I make my own content to beef up my resume?
Why do actors turn to content creating?
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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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Any Tips On Finding A Composer Cheaply For My Short Film?
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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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Can I Use My Favorite Song In My Short Film?
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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?
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What Is Colour Grading & Do I Need It For A Short Film?
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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?
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Where Can I Find An Editor For My Short Film?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How do I find an editor for my short film?
Any tips on finding an editor for my short film?
Where online could I find an editor for my short film?
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What Program Should I Edit My Short Film On?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Should I use Adobe Premier for my short film?
What software should I get for editing my short?
What is the industry standard editing software for film?
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Any Tips To Reduce The Budget When Revising My Script For Shooting?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How can I reduce my budget for shooting?
What are some tips to reducing my budget for my short film?
Any thoughts on how I keep my short film budget down?
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Should I Direct & Act In My Short Film?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Are there downsides to directing and acting in my short?
Should I direct and act in my own short film projects?
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What Kind Of Equipment Would You Recommend To Shoot A Short Film?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/What equipment do I need to shoot a short film?
What equipment is required to make a short film?
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What Is The Bare Minimum Crew I Need To Make A Short Film?
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https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Can I make a short film without a DP?
Do I need an assistant camera for my short film?
So I need an AC for my short?
Do I need a sound person for my short?
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Do I Need Permits To Shoot My Short Film?
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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?
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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 Hire A Known Actor To Appear With Me In My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How can I get a known actor to be in my short film?
What can I do to attract a known actor to my short film?
What factors would a known actor look to to consider my short film?
How can I m...
