Shaan Sharma
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.
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com
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 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.
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com
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How Do I Get An Audition For An AFI Film Through SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I get an audition for an AFI film?
How can I be noticed by an AFI director?
What is Iactor?
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What Do I Do Once I Get An Auditon For An AFI Film Through SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat do I need to do once I get an auditon for an AFI film through SAG conservatory?
Where do I go to audition for AFI movies?
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When Do I Get The Footage From My SAG Conservatory AFI Film?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I get the footage from my SAG conservatory AFI film?
How do I get a copy of my SAG conservatory AFI film?
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Do I Get Paid For Being In AFI Films Through SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy do an AFI film?
Why would I do an AFI films?
Why am I not being paid for this AFI film?
Why are the AFI students not paying me?
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Do AFI Films Through SAG Conservatory Get IMDB Accreditation?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I AFI films get IMDB accreditation?
Why isn't my AFI film on IMDB?
Will this AFI film be on IMDB?
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Do AFI Films Through SAG Conservatory Get Submitted To Festivals?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy isn't my AFI film getting submitted to festivals?
What is an AFI thesis film?
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Can I Be Cast In AFI Films Without The SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comMust I be a member of SAG conservatory to get cast in AFI?
How do I get cast at AFI without membership?
Must I become a member to be in an AFI film?
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What Do I Get For Being In An AFI Film Through SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy do an AFI film?
What are the benefits of being in an AFI film?
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Do I Have To Audition For AFI films - Can't They Cast Me Off My Demo Reel?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy do they make us audition for AFI films?
Can I get straight offers for AFI films?
Can I be cast off demo reels for AFI films?
Do I have to audition for an AFI short?
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Where Is The Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhere is the SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
How do I find the SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
Where do I find SAG conservatory?
Why is the SAG conservatory at AFI?
Are all SAG conservatory events at AFI?
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Where Is The Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhere do I go to see the Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
Where is the SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
Is the the Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA conservatory in Los Angeles?
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How Do I Join The LA SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I join the SAG conservatory?
Where do I sign up for the SAG conservatory?
How can I join the SAG conservatory?
How much is the SAG conservatory?
Should I join the SAG conservatory?
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Can I Do Self Tapes Through The L.A. SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs there a self tape program through SAG conservatory?
Why is no-one available to film my self tape at SAG conservatory?
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What Is I-Actor Through SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I be on I-Actor?
How do I get on I-Actor?
Is I-Actor for me?
What is I-Actor for?
How do I use I-Actor?
Why I-Actor?
Do I need to get I-Actor?
Why would I need to get I-Actor?
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Does SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Offer Free Commercial Training Classes?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow much is the SAG Conservatory?
What does it cost to do commercial classes at the SAG conservatory?
Are SAG conservatory classes free?
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Can I Be Too Experienced For The SAG Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan working actors use the SAG conservatory?
Is the SAG conservatory only for beginners?
I am a beginner, is the SAG conservatory for me?
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How Long Does My Membership With SAG Conservatory Last?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow long is my membership for SAG conservatory?
What is the length of SAG conservatory membership?
Is the fee for SAG conservatory for life?
How long does the fee for SAG conservatory last?
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Why Doesn't The Commercial Casting Director Remember Me?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs it bad the commercial CD doesn't remember me?
How can I build a rapport with a commercial casting director?
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Should I Sign In/Out Accurately On A Commercial Casting Director's Sign In?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I charge casting for going over time?
Who pays the fee for going over time at a commercial casting?
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Should I Pay For A Workshop With A Commercial Casting Director?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy 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?
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Can I Organise Go-Sees With Commercial Casting Directors?
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Will commercial casting directors agree to go-sees?
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How Important Is Training For Commercial Castings?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDoes my acting education improve my audition hit rate commercially?
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How Important Is Improvisation In Commercial Castings?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I improve my improv skills for commercial castings?
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My Commercial Casting Went Really Badly - Should I Tell My Agent?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comI bombed, do I tell my commercial agent?
I'm worried a damages a relationship with a casting director, do I tell my agent?
How honest should I be with my agent abou...
