Pilot Prep | Adults | DEC SESSION

• INSTRUCTORS: Dexter Masland + Clifton Guterman
• LA MANAGER: Shepard Smith
• ATL AGENT (Privilege Talent): Corey Lawson
• DATES: Dec 11 + 12
• Times: DEC 11: 12:30-3:30pm | DEC 12: 12-2:30pm
• AGES: 17+
• INVESTMENT: $249

Pilot Prep | Adults | DEC SESSION

Pilot Season is the time during which the majority of Network Pilots are cast in the beginning few months of each year. This workshop was designed to help actors maximize their potential with regard to training, marketing materials, educating themselves with the upcoming pilot season, and how to succeed during arguably the busiest time of the year.

Catapult is excited to welcome two highly experienced industry professionals, representing talent in Los Angeles (Shepard E. Smith, Archetype) and Atlanta (Corey Lawson, Privilege Talent). Two Industry pros will be part of Catapult’s two-day workshop, which will include scene preparation and on-camera work with two of Catapult’s coaches. Participants will execute scenes with feedback and participate in a Q&A with these top industry pros.

Actors will need to prepare a 1-2 page script (two characters max) that best showcases your acting ability. We will include a link to our scene database in the confirmation email. NOTE: Even though we are sending you scene options, we highly recommend finding a scene on your own, ideally one from a TV show or movie (vs a mock script someone wrote and shared on the internet). Should actors choose a scene that is more than two pages, please make the necessary edits to cut it down to the appropriate length for the purpose of the workshop. We advise selecting scenes with minimal-to-no graphic content or language. The goal should be to find a dynamic, well written scene that not only highlights your type and talent, but also excites you to make bold, fun choices!

Please arrive off book and bring two printed copies of your script each day.

This Workshop is full. please join the waitlist below.

Please join the waitlist below. Those on the waitlist will be notified of any cancellations in the order they were added to the waitlist.

WAITLIST

DAY 1

THE PREPARATION

– Fine-tune audition techniques
– Create a dynamic and authentic character
– Work script in front of the camera
– Make your pilot prep checklist
– Discuss marketing materials (i.e. headshot, resume, actor sites)

DAY 2

THE EXECUTION

– Learn how to best market yourself in this competitive industry
– Execute your scene in front of hand-selected, top industry professionals
– Receive direction & feedback
– Learn the keys to having a successful pilot season

Shepard Smith

LA Manager

Shepard started his career in the mailroom of ICM before segueing into talent management. With over fifteen years of experience, Shepard has placed numerous clients onto major television and film projects including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Walking Dead.

Corey Lawson

Privilege Talent

Corey studied Business at Kennesaw State, and afterwards landed a job working in sales for a large communication company. After 5 years of being unhappy in the corporate world, Corey decided to go back to school and study film, television and radio at Georgia State. Growing up in a very competitive environment, he played sports year-round in high school and has been working since the age of 14. Corey has been with Privilege talent for the last 5 years. He believes that with hard work anything can be accomplished and having a competitive edge speeds up the process. Over the last 7 years Privilege Talent has had clients as series regulars on Netflix, networks television, guest stars and leads in feature films that shoot all over the world. Corey’s clients can be seen in The Walking Dead, Loki, WandaVision, Cobra Kai, Stranger Things, Ozark, Black Lightning and Doom Patrol, among many other productions. 

Dexter Masland

INSTRUCTOR

Dexter received a BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of Southern California. He furthered his training at the renowned acting conservatory BADA in London, as well as studied under Hollywood’s top acting coaches. His credits include the hit Disney Channel show Dog With A Blog and the CW’s Jane the Virgin. He most recently appeared in the new Cedric The Entertainer-produced show Johnson. 

Clifton Guterman

INSTRUCTOR

Clifton Guterman is Head of Film & TV at Big Picture Casting. He has cast for Actor’s Express, Horizon Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, and True Colors Theatre and directed for Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Opera, and Theatrical Outfit. Acting credits: Alliance, Actor’s Express, Dad’s Garage, Synchronicity, Theatrical Outfit, Arena Stage, Berkeley Rep, California Shakespeare, San Jose Rep, Barrington Stage, and many GA-shot films, TV shows, and commercials. Education: BA (Drama), UGA; MFA (Performing Arts), SCAD.