Seminars

Bob Bergens Voiceover Seminar

Saturday, Oct 8, 10am-1pm - Victor Jory Theatre - Actors Theatre of Louisville

Bob Bergen is heard in dozens of animated series, commercials and feature films, including Robot Chicken, Wall-E, Up, The Emperor's New Groove, and Johnny Bravo. He's also done radio and TV commercials for McDonald's, AT&T, Baskin Robbins, and many more. During Bob's 3-hour seminar, he will cover the DOs and DONTs of creating and distributing your demo; how to market yourself; how to create and maintain the agent/client relationship; the most common mistakes made by voiceover actors; plus a 3-step formula for creating, sustaining, and evoking your original characters. Space is limited for this event.

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The Business of Acting Seminar

Saturday, Oct 8, 1:30-3:30pm - Victor Jory Theatre - Actors Theatre of Louisville

Moderator

• Kathryn Rae Furrow - Founder/Master Teachr - Acting For Your Life

Panelists

• Conrad Bachmann - Governor Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Actor, LIFF Founder, Los Angeles, CA
• Zan Sawyer-Dailey – Associate Artistic Director - Actors Theatre Louisville
• Kim Marie Swanson – CSA Casting Director, Hanson Entertainment Industries, St. Louis, MO
• Terry Wells – Agency Director – Alix Adams Agency
• Erik Kilpatrick - Actor (New Jack City, The White Shadow, Dead Again)
• Jason Teresi - Director of Regional Services, Breakdown Services, Chicago, IL

The life of an actor is a business, and a defined balance between professional development and personal marketing. Hear the truth about how to succeed, learn the lessons on how to make stronger choices, and network with some of the top professionals in the entertainment industry. Some of the areas that will be covered:

• Self-Promotion – What does it mean?
• Marketing Yourself – Headshots – Coaching
• What makes you unique?
• What separate you from the others?
• What are your talents and how do you demonstrate them?
• Selling yourself
• Audition Technique
• What are you selling?
• Are you a product? Do you have the right image of yourself?
• How do you stand out? – How do you sell yourself?
• Agent? Manager?
• What does your resume say?

This panel discussion will be broken up with various Q&A and work sessions.

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The Art of Producing, Finance and Distribution

Saturday, Oct. 8, 3:30-4:30pm - Greenbaum, Doll & McDonald, 3500 National City Tower (PNC Bank Building), 101 S 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Moderator

• Jeff McKenzie - Greenbaum, Doll & McDonald

Panelists

• Anthony King - Director of Acquisitions, Barnholtz Entertainment, Inc.
• Brent Wilson - Producer, "American Idol" & "CMT's Next Superstar"
• Robby Henson - Film & Documentary maker
• Jackie Giroux - Writer & Producer, "American Sunset"
• Jason Teresi, ActorsAcess/Breakdown Services

It’s no small task to bring your film to life. It takes perseverance, patience and working knowledge of the industry’s finer details. This seminar will explore how filmmakers can take a film from idea to screenplay, get it financed and finally into the national distribution. Come expand your network and learn how to avoid major mistakes along your filmmaking journey, from some of the best and most well-connected in the industry.

This Q&A session will provide valuable insights on the pitfalls of the industry and help you navigate the waters of turning great ideas into money-making finished films.

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Bluegrass Chats

Topic: Pitching the Pitch
Presenter: Conrad Bachmann, Co-Founder LIFF/Governor, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (http://www.louisvillefilmfestival.org; http://www.emmys.tv)
Date/Time: Friday, 4:00pm-4:30pm
Location: Galt House Observatory
Description: Successful pitching of your script or film is all in your presentation--and how you read the room.  From observing body language to using appropriate vocabulary, the right combination can sell or sink your project. In this Bluegrass Chat, Conrad will share his experiences and ideas on how to present your film for financing and production.

Topic: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
Presenter: Herschel Zahnd III, Master Teacher & Founder, FilmAspire (http://filmaspire.podomatic.com)
Date/Time: Friday, 5:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Galt House Observatory
Description: Herschel is a firm believer that making a quality film doesn't have to cost and arm and a leg. In this Bluegrass Chat, come learn the ropes of producing a film on a minimal budget by using the resources available to you...especially, and most importantly, your own creativity.

Topic: An Actor's Education
Presenter: Kathryn Rae Furrow, Master Teacher & Founder, Acting For Your Life (http://actingforyourlife.podomatic.com)
Date/Time: Friday, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Galt House Observatory
Description: The most essential asset any actor has is knowledge. In this Bluegrass Chat, Kathryn will explore the importance of honing your acting craft; from everyday observation of your surroundings to classes and workshops. Discussion will also include creating balance of the personal and professional aspects of your career through life management skills.

Topic: Actors’ Access/Breakdown Services
Presenter: Jason Teresi, ActorsAccess/Breakdown Services (http://www.actorsaccess.com; http://www.breakdownservices.com)
Date/Time: Saturday, 4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Galt House Observatory
Description: Knowing opportunities and having the right tools is critical in any aspect of the entertainment industry.  Join Jason for a look at the process of using the services of ActorsAccess and Breakdown Services, and how it applies to the fields of acting, producing, casting and much more.