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Casting VIP Judy Bouley Class & Book Signing at SPALA Featured in Vents Magazine

Dec 11

Casting VIP Judy Bouley Class & Book Signing at SPALA Featured in Vents Magazine

Studio For Performing Arts LA had the privilege of welcoming renowned casting director Judith Bouley as a special guest, offering an...

LA Casting: Sketch Comedy Seeking Male 20's Dec 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Dec 10

LA Casting: Sketch Comedy Seeking Male 20's Dec 2024

Casting Breakdown: Male actor in their mid to late 20s with both comedic and dramatic chops. The ideal actor should be around 5'7" height..

Commercials Class: Casting VIP Lisa Pantone + Consult on Dec 5, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Nov 25

Commercials Class: Casting VIP Lisa Pantone + Consult on Dec 5, 2024

Back by popular demand, this two-part package comprises an in-person acting masterclass led by Casting Director Lisa Pantone followed by...

"3 Ways To Find An Agent” for Actors! November 2024 Free Webinar

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Oct 17

"3 Ways To Find An Agent” for Actors! November 2024 Free Webinar

Learn the top 3 strategies for finding and working with a talent agent or personal manager in Los Angeles. Hosted by industry expert Walid.

Casting VIP M'Saada Nia Online Acting Class Fall Nov. 6, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Sep 27

Casting VIP M'Saada Nia Online Acting Class Fall Nov. 6, 2024

Prepare for the big screen with casting professional M'saada Nia and train online in this one-of-a-kind acting master class!

S3E14 "Roxy Shih's Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker Journey" Lights Camera Conversation Podcast

Walid Chaya

Aug 23

S3E14 "Roxy Shih's Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker Journey" Lights Camera Conversation Podcast

Join us as we dive into the dynamic career of Roxy Shih, a Taiwanese-American director making a mark in film. Nominated for best directing..

S3E7 "Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing" Lights Camera Conversation Podcast

Walid Chaya

Jul 10

S3E7 "Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing" Lights Camera Conversation Podcast

Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj engage in an inspiring conversation with another special guest, the inspiring Hollywo

Commercials Class: Casting VIP Lisa Pantone + Consult on July 18, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Jun 10

Commercials Class: Casting VIP Lisa Pantone + Consult on July 18, 2024

Back by popular demand, this two-part package comprises an in-person acting masterclass led by Casting Director Lisa Pantone followed by...

Film/TV Class: Casting VIP Pamela Staton + Consult on July 18, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Jun 7

Film/TV Class: Casting VIP Pamela Staton + Consult on July 18, 2024

This two-part package includes an in-person acting masterclass with Casting VIP Pamela M Station and a personalized online career...

Meet 3 Commercial Agents & Mgmt. on June 18, 2024 at LA Rep Showcase

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Jun 6

Meet 3 Commercial Agents & Mgmt. on June 18, 2024 at LA Rep Showcase

This two-part package includes an in-person acting showcase with four talent reps and a personalized online career consultation with Walid..

2 Film Directors Class: Roxy Shih (Emmy-Nominee) & Tim Nackashi (Sundance, Dua Lipa)

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Jun 5

2 Film Directors Class: Roxy Shih (Emmy-Nominee) & Tim Nackashi (Sundance, Dua Lipa)

This package includes an in-person acting masterclass with two film directors and a personalized online career consultation with Walid Chaya

Film/TV Class: Casting VIP Ani Avetyan + Consult on July 19, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Jun 3

Film/TV Class: Casting VIP Ani Avetyan + Consult on July 19, 2024

Booking television and film roles requires sharp cold reading skills, this two-part package includes an in-person acting masterclass...

Ep 12 "Roxy Shih's Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker Journey" Lights Camera Convo Podcast

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Apr 19

Ep 12 "Roxy Shih's Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker Journey" Lights Camera Convo Podcast

Join us as we dive into the dynamic career of Roxy Shih, a Taiwanese-American director making a mark in film. Nominated for best directing..

Ep 5 "Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing" Lights Camera Convo Podcast

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Feb 29

Ep 5 "Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing" Lights Camera Convo Podcast

Ani is renowned for her 14-year tenure casting TNT's hit television series, "The Closer," and its spinoff, "Major Crimes," among many...

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Dec 22, 2023

FREE Webinar! Casting VIP Ani Avetyan

Casting Director/Producer Ani Avetyan returns to share secrets and strategies as we prepare for upcoming castings in the highly...

Pre-Pilot Season "LA ACTING BOOTCAMP" Returns with 12 VIPs: Apply for December 2023 Program!

Walid Chaya

Jul 5, 2023

Pre-Pilot Season "LA ACTING BOOTCAMP" Returns with 12 VIPs: Apply for December 2023 Program!

Discover LA Acting Bootcamp, the ultimate career accelerator for actors. Join us in Los Angeles & train alongside 12 top-tier TV/film VIPs.

Karlee Fomalont, Casting Director, (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

May 3, 2023

Karlee Fomalont, Casting Director, (Guest Bio)

Karlee Fomalont is known for Get Down (2016-2017), The Post (2017), Powerbook III: Raising Kanan (2021-2022), and I Care A Lot (2020).

Mike Page, Casting Director, Day & Page Casting (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Apr 26, 2023

Mike Page, Casting Director, Day & Page Casting (Guest Bio)

Mike has been working in Hollywood since 2004. Starting out in television before jumping over to scripted,...

Michael Donovan, Casting Director, Michael Donovan Casting (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Apr 24, 2023

Michael Donovan, Casting Director, Michael Donovan Casting (Guest Bio)

Michael Donovan is known for I'll Be Watching (2018), Saturn Returns (2017), and Man Camp (2019).

Melissa Skoff, Casting Director, Melissa Skoff Casting (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Apr 23, 2023

Melissa Skoff, Casting Director, Melissa Skoff Casting (Guest Bio)

Melissa Skoff is known for Into the Rainbow (2017), JAG (1997-2003), and Back to School (1986).