Recommendations

SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA brings together two great American labor unions: Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Both were formed in the turmoil of the 1930s, with rich histories of fighting for and securing the strongest protections for media artists. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world.  www.sagaftra.org

TN Entertainment Commission

The Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission website is a resource offering a wealth of accurate and current information easily accessed at the touch of a button. www.tnentertainment.com

FILMNASHVILLE FOUNDATION: 

FilmNashville Foundation’s mission is to champion locally created & owned film and television projects, and to support all professions, companies, guilds, unions, organizations, schools, students, emerging independent filmmakers, and industries related to film/television in the Nashville region.  www.filmnashvillefoundation.org

Local Training:

Nashville Acting Studio:

Nashville Acting Studio offers group classes, private coaching, and taping services for ages 6 and up who are performers and non-performers.  Schedule an audit. www.nashvilleactingstudio.com 

The 4th Wall Acting Studio: 

Actors at any level come to study here with the common goal of pushing their craft to the limit and then pushing it further in a safe environment. Offering on going classes for 12 years and up. Schedule an audit. www.the4thwallactingstudio.com 

Elemental Actors Studio:

At Elemental Actors Studios they aim to empower performed by pushing past the dogma and providing a practical and pragmatic approach to acting. Check them out to ind out more about audits, classes, personal training, and taping services. www.elementalactorsstudio.com

NL Acting Studio: 

Offering one on one private coaching for new and experienced actors to grow their abilities in story telling, script analysis, emotional prep, and character work. www.nlactingstudio.com 

Regina Moore:

Casting Director who offers a variety of Acting Workshops – check their website for more classes. www.moorecasting.com/workshops/  

TN Rep – Tennessee Repertory Theatre offers a variety of classes from auditioning techniques, scene study, musical theatre and more.

Nashville Children’s Theater – offers classes throughout the year to kids and teens as well as incredible summer camps.

Regional Training Opportunities:

Hollywood Huntsville:

Based in Huntsville, AL Working with beginners to advanced acting training and career development for all ages. www.hollywoodhuntsville.com

Get Scene Studios:

Based in Atlanta, GA. Get Scene helps grow actors when it come to auditioning, self-taping, and the business of acting. Offering online and in-person classes. www.getscenestudios.com

The Audition Room: 

Based in Louisville, KY From casting director to on-camera coach, Sara offers classes, workshops, and taping services.

Erica S. Bream:

Casting Director, Consultant, Coach, Happy Person.  Find out more that she offers: www.ericasbreamcasting.com

Arvold Warner Studios:

Based in Atlanta, GA but Virtual classes offered worldwide. A collaboration of Casting Director Erica Arnold and Actor/Director/educator Richard Warner, and more. www.arvoldwarnerstudio.com

Local Voiceover Training:

TNVO – Tennessee Voiceover Studios

Learn the craft, develop a business and marketing strategy, and master the technology. www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com/

Joe Loesch:

Workshops, Coaching, Branding, Marketing and Career Planning. www.joeloesch.com/

Local Improv Training:

Third Coast Comedy

Classes for improv and comedy, shows, and a safe place. www.thirdcoastcomedy.club/

Oddity Improv: 

Priding themselves on aiming for smart, clean-ish comedy. Offering classes for all levels.

oddityimprov.com

 

Printing Photos and Cards:

Jive! Printing – 209 10th Ave. S., Suite 219, Nashville, TN 37203  Phone: 615-777-5483

ABC Pictures – you will want to do this one on line..888-526-5336

Chromatics – 625 Fogg Street, Nashville, TN 37203  Phone: 615-254-0063

Dury’s – 701 Ewing Ave., Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-255-3456

 

Recommended Photographers:

Kristy Belcher –  615-310-4044                                                                           Michael Gomez – 615-308-2819

Erick Anderson – 615-347-6410                                                                         Sara DelaHaya – 318-294-1419

Austin Lord – 334-701-7913                                                                               Steve Herlihy – 615- 668-1987

Tyler Andrews – 615-977-5546                                                                           John Jackson – 615-414-0780

Ronald Pollard – 818-482-9545                                                                          Barb Jones – 615-330-1888

Adam Sanner – 615-335-2949                                                                           Sebastian Smith – 646-417-4887

Bralyn Stokes – 615-266-6459

Kyle Egan, Based in Atlanta focusing on beauty and fashion – 404-314-6779