Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2007, Shaan Sharma has quickly grown into one of the most respected and sought-after educators for on-camera acting craft, acting business knowledge, and career strategy.
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Shaan is a working Commercial and Theatrical SAG-AFTRA Actor, booking over 40 top network TV shows and films, and 30 national commercials in the last 5 years. He is a top Casting Session Director for 45 L.A. Casting Directors over 10 years, casting 400+ projects.
He is a Backstage Expert Contributing Writer with 50+ published advice articles for actors and author of acclaimed book, “Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide.” Available at Samuel French and everywhere online including:
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He is also an On-Camera Acting Teacher, Private Coach, and Founder of the The Storytellers Conservatory.
He serves as a SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board of Directors Member, National Board Replacement, and is Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory Subcommittees on Curriculum and Faculty, Commercial & Theatrical.
He is also a University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts, Guest Lecturer for Kevin McCorkle.
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Why isn't SAG stopping all these non-union actors taking our jobs?
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Can I get away with just rocking up to commercial auditions?
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Am I going out for commercial casting enough?
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Are non-union commercials dangerous?
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Can I get away with flaking on a commercial audition today?
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Who tends to get seen for comedy castings in the commercial work?
What training attracts a commercial casting director?
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Should I improve my improv skills for commercial castings?
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Is it bad the commercial CD doesn't remember me?
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Do I do direct to camera chats for print auditions?
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Do I slate at a print campaign audition?
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How many people am I competing against in order to book this commercial?
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If I'm running late, do I call casting?
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Should I avoid telling casting about conflicts?
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Why do I have to wait so long at a commercial audition?
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Can I say no to commercials I don't like?
Can I turn down brands I disagree with?
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I hate commercial au...
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Is it good or bad if I've worked for this brand before?
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My scene partner is ruining my commercial audition - help!
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Why would I need to go back in for a casting after a commercial call back?
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Can I be honest about my accent in commercial castings?
Should I reveal my true accent in commercial castings?
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Should I ask the other performer if I can touch them in a commercial audition?
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