Training Opportunities


Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Joe M. Gallegos, Jr.

Dates: On-Going Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Albuquerque

Information: We have a FREE weekly Actor's Workout Night every Thursday evening in downtown Albuquerque. Bring a scene for feedback or partake in a cold-read where we focus on a particular acting skill each week. We put everyone on camera, view, give feedback, then film again. It's a low-stakes environment meant to foster a creative environment for actors of every level to learn from each other and share their own insights. Come workout with us! Visit Instagram.com/LiveCrewProductionsNM for weekly updates or email livecrewproductionsNM@gmail.com for more information.

Contact Name: Joe M. Gallegos, Jr.
Contact Email: Joe M. Gallegos, Jr.
Contact Phone: 505.920.8308

Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Lora Cunningham

Dates: May 7th, 2024 - June 11th, 2024 Tuesday Evenings
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: ABQ ACTORS STUDIO

Information: This is a comprehensive course on the art of film acting, the skill of auditioning and the business of film acting. Learn how to earn the audition and prepare for it, in addition to self-tape and EcoCast.

This course is IN-PERSON and will be held once a week, on TUESDAY evenings, for 6 weeks.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Limited to 10 actors.

Cost: $575 + tax 

Next course begins TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024. 
Class time is from 6:00PM- 8:30PM.

Contact Name: Lora Cunningham
Contact Email: Lora Cunningham
Contact Phone: (323)630-3133

Production: SUSAN NICKELLS STUDIO.

Dates: Beginning June 2022
Time: Day and Evening
Location: Los Angeles

Information: As a Talent Manager, Coach and Consultant, Susan has garnered a reputation with National Talent Agencies, Producers and Casting Directors as having a great eye for talent. She began as a Talent Coordinator for CBS, NBC and PBS. She has cast projects with premier directors. Top agencies request her client list on a regular basis. She has discovered talent for major film and series roles. Her clients are well recognized actors who have been cast for lead roles right off their tapes for NICK, DiSNEY, ABC, FOX, Cable Networks and Films. She teaches "The Art Of The Audition" and "Character Development. She offers private online coaching and career guidance. Group Zoom classes are not available as Susan believes in developing individual skill sets unique to each actor. Four week packages are tailored to develop authentic characters and audition strategies. The playing field is level across the country as casting is universally being administered via Zoom. Sessions are designed with flexible schedules and make-up opportunities. Actors are also provided with free audition coaching for projects they are up for if they are enrolled in on-going sessions.

In the audition process actors will learn the rhythm and pacing of all genres. She will guide you in setting yourself up for a professional and realistic taped portrayal with proper lighting and also help the person who reads with you for the necessary pacing.

The fee for each 4 week session is $300.00.

Contact Name: Susan Nickells
Contact Email: Susan Nickells
Contact Phone: 310-497-3292

THE INDUSTRY FORUM: BACKGROUND PERFORMERS SERIES

Dates: Ongoing
Location: Virtual Webinar

About: Training for Background Actors

Information: FREE to NM Residents

Register to Attend:
https://www.bigmarker.com/casting-new-mexico/The-Industry-Forum-Background-Actors-Association-of-New-Mexico


Online Class

About: Professional online acting coaching during these uncertain times is being offered by LA casting director/producer Sheryl Robert’s. These are one on one sessions in which Sheryl will go into depth with you covering all aspects of acting.
Cold read and script analysis and the audition process will be covered heavily.
Great acting is about truth.

Information: Please call (505) 204-4708 for questions or to register

Production Assistant Bootcamp Flyer

New Mexico - Above the Line

A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH NEW MEXICO FILMMAKERS

Panels Available for Viewing Online

If you missed any one of the panels, they are accessible on the NMFF YouTube page beginning June 1.

Producers Panel

Directors Panel

Screenwriters Panel

Actors Panel