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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Where Can I Find An Editor For My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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?
What films schools should I content to fi... -
What Program Should I Edit My Short Film On?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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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Should I Direct & Act In My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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 Is The Bare Minimum Crew I Need To Make A Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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?
What crew will I need for my sho... -
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... -
How Can I Meet Or Find Crew In Order To Make My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Where can I meet crew for my short film?
How do i meet filmmakers to help me make a short film?
Do you know how I can meet crew for my short film?
Where do I hire people for short film pro... -
How Do I Budget A Short Film Project?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Any tips on budgeting for a short film?
Do you know how to put together a short film budget?
How should I present an effective short film budget?
How do I write a budget specifically for f... -
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/What can I do to attract big name talent to my short film?
How do I get big names for my short film project?
Is it possible to reach out to celebrities to appear in my short?
Will a big na... -
How Much Should I Budget For Competitive Entry Into Short Film Festivals?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/How much is it enter my short film int competitions?
What kind of money do I need for festival entry for a short?
How much will it cost to submit my film for festival entry?
What is a wai... -
How Do I Get My Short Film Noticed By Film Festivals?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Why is my short film not be picked for festivals?
Is there a way to get my short film attention from the big festivals?
Do I need to know people at the festival to get my short film seen?
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How Should I Select Which Short Film Competitions To Enter?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/What competitions should I enter my short film into?
Which is the best competition to enter for my short film?
What are the best short film competitions?
How do I know if a short film comp... -
How Do I Use Green Screen For My Short Film?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Is green screen easy enough to use in a budget short film?
What is a green screen?
How do I use a green screen?
What is a blue screen?
Why do green screens work the way they do?
Is green s... -
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?
Am I... -
Any Tips To Reduce The Budget When Revising My Script For Shooting?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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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What Are Some Benefits Of Acting In & Producing Your Own Project?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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?
How can ... -
I Am SAG-AFTRA, Do I Need To Make My Shorts According To SAG-AFTRA Contracts?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/As a SAG-AFTRA member, does my content need a SAG-AFTRA contract?
Do I use SAG-AFTRA contracts as a SAG-AFTRA member on my ultra low budget content creation?
Does the content that I create... -
Would You Recommend That Actors Produce Projects For Themselves To Act In?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
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?
Is there anything to gain by producing projects for myse...
