AIA Actor's Studio has a diverse array of featured events throughout the year. Please contact the studio for dates and registration information. 818.563.4142

Featured Events:

AIA ACTORS STUDIO ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE PREMIERE LA HOSTING DIVISION

AIA Actors Studio is celebrating over 20 years of advancing careers and has launched a brand new division in its multi-faceted company that will focus on providing an innovative platform for actors, experts, and real people with unique skills to brand themselves as a host and create a recognized global brand.

Many actors including Greg Kinnear, Aisha Tyler and our very own alumni Hal Sparks, have launched successful television and film careers based on the exposure they have received from hosting various shows.

During a recent Signature Forum held at AIA Actors Studio, distinguished agent John Ferriter, who is Senior Vice President and Head of Non-Scripted Television for The William Morris Agency, stressed that some of his most notable clients have diversified their careers by hosting various television shows. John stressed how important it is to know how to think outside of the box and be open-minded to new opportunities in this ever-changing industry.

AIA Studios is always creating new ways for artists to expand their possibilities in the entertainment industry. This new division will give people the opportunity to learn how to establish and develop their brand, perfect the art of auditioning on camera for any network, red carpet techniques, how to speak in sound bytes, enhancing your headshots/resumes/demo reels, how to speak and improve your read and interview skills, working with co-hosts, improv hosting, scripted hosting, and how to create and launch your own show. In addition, we will be offering private coaching and one-on-one feedback sessions.

Our faculty of instructors includes some of the most distinguished and prominent industry professionals in television today. Learn first hand from casting directors, producers, agents, and managers who are representing people and businesses.

Previous outstanding teachers and speakers, who are not strangers to the acting/ hosting business, include: Mark Wahlberg, Jeff Probst, John Ferriter of William Morris Agency, Tom Green, and Melissa Rivers, just to mention a few.

If you are excited about the opportunities this new venture could create in your career, contact the studio to hear about our upcoming hosting intensives!


AIA STUDIO THANKS JOHN FERRITER, Senior Vice President Non-Scripted TV, William Morris Agency:

Signature Series Guest

We want to thank John Ferriter, for sharing his knowledge and and insights about the opportunities in the hosting arena. He has packaged shows including Fear Factor, Biggest Loser, The Singing Bee, The Man Show, The Tom Green Show, Celebrity Rehab, Project Runway, and Miss America amongst others. Past and current clients include Ryan Seacrest, Sharon Tay, Mark Steines, Kiran Chetry, Zev Braun, Keanu Reeves, and Jillian Barberie.


2009 PILOT SEASON WEEKEND INTENSIVE

"Being on the AIA Industry Panel gave me an opportunity to see the level of training being provided by AIA. The level of professionalism was tangible."
Kate Romero, President, CEO
Guardian Angel Management

"The Weekend was great in every way. Thank you so much for that. The facilities and catering were great. But it was the people there at AIA and the industry people & the other actors that made it fantastic.
Simon Dooley, AIA Client

During this 3-Day event, we had 23 industry professionals offering our clients over 25 hours of training plus numerous opportunities to perform. Students had the opportunity to build relationships with industry professionals who are working this pilot season. Appointments and auditions are still pouring in for the Weekend participants with casting professionals, agents and talent managers.

Gary Zuckerbrod, newly elected president of CSA and Casting Director for "Without A Trace" was our Keynote Speaker.

Some of the Guests included:

Carol Goldwasser, Goldwasser/Meltzer Casting (Fantastic Four, Life On Mars, Castle)
Colin Harp, Stein Entertainment
Jennifer Lurey, Paul Weber & Associates (Stargate Atlantis, Beau Jest)
Erica Silverman, April Webster & Associates (Criminal Minds, Blade: The Series, Fringe)
Nick Anderson, Casting Department HBO (True Blood, Dirty Sexy Money)
Kendra Castleberry (Fantastic Four, Life On Mars)
Andy Henry (CSI, Eureka, Dead Zone Battlestar Galatica)
Jeff Michalski (The Cable Guy, The Princess Diaries)
Boise Thomas (Alter Eco)
Kate Romero (Guardian Angel Management)
William Pennell (Abrams Artists Agency)
Debra Manners (Debra Manners Talent Agency)
Will Bartoli (Bobby Ball Agency)
Michael Forman (Michael Forman Management)
Marc Pritcher (The Pritcher Company)
Rob D'Avola (Rob D'Avola & Associates)
Mimi Mayer (Angel City Talent)
Dan Shaner (Casting Director)
Marlo Tiede (Donna Rosenstein Casting)
Ivy Isenberg (Ivy Isenberg Casting)

AIA THANKS INTERNATIONAL WRITER AND SPEAKER

Signature Series Guest: LILLIAN GLASS

We want to thank Lillian Glass, PhD for sharing her insights and knowledge concerning body language and voice and speech patterns and how actors can benefit from this information. Best selling author and world renowned speaker, Dr. Glass has authored over a dozen books. She is one of the world's most well respected and foremost authorities in the field of Communication. As a renowned Body Language expert, she has demonstrated her skills throughout the media and in the legal fields.

www.drlillianglass.com.


AIA THANKS INDEPENDENT FILM PACKAGING AGENT
Signature Series Guest Norman Aladjem

We want to thank Norman Aladjem for sharing his experiences with our students. Norman visited the Studio and shared his vast knowledge of the Entertainment Industry from an experienced agents point of view. Norman founded Innovative Talent Inc. and represented clients in film, television and film; sold it to Paradigm, where he is currently head of International and Independent Film Packaging The word on everyone's lips as they left that night was Outstanding!


KEEP UPDATED ON OUR SIGNATURE SERIES

Be sure and check the calendar to see who our Signature Series Guest will be in April, May & June 2009. Enroll online or with you consultant.

A Special Thanks goes out to our previous Signature Series guests. Be certain to visit our list of Special Instructors to see who have shared their skills and experiences with our students.


THANK YOU JEFF PROBST
Master Class with Director, Jeff Probst

Jeff taught a 1 Day Feature Film Master Class at AIA Studios. Jeff has just optioned his next film he will be directing, "A Fish out of Water". He has partnered with Katy Wallin of MysticArt Pictures who will be producing the film. "Jeff brings something special to the table because he approaches the work from a directors perspective, what I learned in his class will stick with me my entire life." Click here for more details...