Why you can’t afford
– especially in German-speaking countries –
not to curate your portfolio.
In Germany, an enormous amount of roles are filled directly from the production line, i.e. without prior casting.
Without a fun strategy for the future in the acting industry and hoping that, with a bit of luck, ability will prevail, this is not a concept, but rather aimless dreaming. Actively shape your path instead of passively waiting for someone to find you.
One aspect of this strategic path is to turn your portfolio into your personal wish list, rather than showing what you’ve shot in the past. The moment you know what you want and where your niche is, the projects, genres and filmmakers you should get in touch with will become clear.
If you say now: Stop! Showreel = wish list?
I want to know more about that right away! Then take the shortcut: Shoot a Sample. Otherwise, you can delve a little deeper into the art of strategic thinking here.
It’s worth thinking about,
what artistic ideas you want to inspire casting directors with! I have developed two concepts for battle plans, depending on where you are in your acting life:
No 1: "Brand it, baby!
The widespread concept of positioning yourself in such a way that you could be cast for anything and therefore, to be on the safe side, show EVERYTHING you’ve done so far is well-intentioned, but dilutes your brand! Primark vs Boutique.
What you need is a selection that specializes in your uniqueness so that you can be remembered!
Or in Austin Kleon’s words: “It’s not enough to be good. In order to be found, you have to be findable.”
THIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF
* you have the clear goal of gaining a foothold in the industry, but you have no strategy on how to achieve this in a targeted and sustainable way.
* you are tired of feeling powerless because you have no plan other than waiting.
* you finally want to know how to curate your profiles (Filmmakers etc) so that the right people can find you.
* you want to know what your USP is and how you can make it visible.
* you want to think out of the box, to think freshly about yourself and reinvent yourself.
Battle plan I: Brand it, baby!
(this course is the prerequisite for Battle Plan II: Make ’em book you).
Next course starts in May 2025. Join the waiting list to be the first to know when the new course starts.
Week 1: SATUS QUO & THE JOURNEY BEGINS
- TAPE YOURSELF
- STEREOTYPE YOURSELF I
Week 2: BE YOUR OWN FIX
- INSIDE THE CASTING DIRECTOR’S MIND
- FIND YOUR DEAMON
- STEREOTYPE YOURSELF II
- THRILL YOURSELF I
Week 3: HEAL FROM YOUR FEAR OF REJECTION
- KNOW THE GAME
- HOW TO CREATE CHARACTERS THAT LAST?
- PRACTICAL
- THRILL YOURSELF II
- STEREOTYPE YOURSELF III
Week 4: MEET YOUR UNIQUENESS
- ARCHETYPE IT
- WISHLIST
- SAVE MONEY
- STEREOTYPE YOURSELF IV
Week 5: RESEARCH AND POLISH
- REFRESH YOURSELF
- POLISH YOURSELF
- KILL YOUR AUNT EMMA STORE
- CALL YOUR TRIBE
- LOVELETTERS
- STEREOTYPE YOURSELF V
Week 6: YOU’RE READY – GO GLITTER!
- FINAL CHECKS
- SHOW-UP AND BE PART OF THE PARTY
After this course, you will have a solid master plan that you can pull out whenever you want to correct your chosen strategy. For the door to visibility, you finally have a key that fits reliably!
WHAT YOU GET:
* approx. 20 hours of lessons
* approx. 30 hours of time investment between sessions in your master plan
* Sheets to follow up and remember
* Live support during the lessons and 6 months after the course via email
* Always know how to prepare the next photo shoot / showreel shoot autonomously.
NEW & EXTRA:
MEET ME ALONE 30 minutes 1:1 coaching for everyone, at the earliest 2 weeks after the last course date.
MEET YOUR HOOD: Twice a year, all alumnae meet online for a check-in. This is where questions are clarified, updates are given and successes are celebrated.
ALUMNAE GROUP: Whatts App group for everyone Brand it, Baby! Alumnae. To continue, exchange and support. We also party.
After this course, you will have a master plan. You know which reliable tools you can use to get started, correct your course and open the doors to your visibility.
WHAT YOU GET:
* approx. 20 hours of lessons
* approx. 30 hours of time investment between sessions in your master plan
* Sheets for follow-up and reminders
* Live support during the lessons and 6 months after the course by email
* Always know how to prepare for the next photo shoot/showreel shoot autonomously.
* 1:1 coaching of 30 minutes each, in which I will be at your side once again as a final sparring partner.
* Twice-yearly online check-in meetings with all alumnae to clarify questions.
INVESTMENT: 1179 incl. VAT
FÖRDERBAR DURCH DIE GVL!
We can talk about your specific goals and how I can help you achieve them in a free 15-minute Zoom call. Sign up for my online calendar right here.
Or you can get straight down to business and sign up for the course. Just send me an email and briefly write why you would like to attend the course. MAIL: attacke@wildsample.de
No 2: "Make 'em book you"
Teach them how to book you!
First comes the form, then the content.
Now that you’ve found out what your USP is in the first battle plan “Brand it, Baby”, it’s all about the HOW:
How do I open my boutique aka my cleaned and polished profile?
Using unusual means that are always bursting with creativity, I’ll show you how to make sure you’re seen the way you want to be.
Teach them how to book you!
THIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF
* you want to stand out from the flood of emails that casting directors and agencies receive every day
* you want to work internationally and don’t know how to proceed
* you want to make sure that you receive a personal reply to your emails
* you are looking for a (new) agency and want to make sure that your application makes people want to read it
* you want to design your entire appearance as an actor*in in such a way that it makes people want more: from the business card to the website.
* you are looking for a crystal-clear strategy that brings you closer to your goals – not dreams.
Battle plan II: Make ’em book you!
Week 1: STEAL LIKE A PRO
LESSONS FROM YOUR BOOKSHELF
LESSONS FROM THE YELLOW PRESS
SHAKE HANDS WITH ERNEST HEMINGWAY
LESSONS FROM YOUR SPAM
Week 2: HOW TO TURN ON
HEAD HUNTING
TWIN PICKS
YOUR GIFT TO MERYL S.
Week 3: MAKE DATA NOT DRAMA
INVITE THEM
SEDUCE THEM
REWARD THEM
Week 4: DRESS UP FOR THE PARTY
FINAL CHECKS
CONQUER THE SHOW – PLAY THE GAME
BONUS: MEET ME ALONE
1:1 coaching for 30 minutes per participant.
WHAT YOU GET:
10 hours of lessons
Sheets to follow up and remember
Live support during the lessons and 6 months after the course via email
No more writing pointless emails to casting directors and agencies, networking like you’re an extrovert and enjoying the fact that you can finally express who you are and most importantly: who you are NOT.
A prerequisite for participation in the Battle Plan II “Make ’em book you” is the Battle Plan I “Brand it, Baby” or personal coaching sessions with me, as the content builds on each other.
We can talk about your specific goals and how I can help you achieve them in a free 15-minute Zoom call.
INVESTMENT: 689€ incl. VAT
FÖRDERBAR DURCH DIE GVL!
If you are interested in the “Make ’em book you” battle plan, you can book an appointment for a free 15-minute Zoom call with me here. Here we can discuss your individual questions briefly and concisely.