Shaan Sharma
Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2007, Shaan Sharma has quickly grown into one of the most respected and sought-after educators for on-camera acting craft, acting business knowledge, and career strategy.
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com
Shaan is a working Commercial and Theatrical SAG-AFTRA Actor, booking over 40 top network TV shows and films, and 30 national commercials in the last 5 years. He is a top Casting Session Director for 45 L.A. Casting Directors over 10 years, casting 400+ projects.
He is a Backstage Expert Contributing Writer with 50+ published advice articles for actors and author of acclaimed book, “Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide.” Available at Samuel French and everywhere online including:
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He is also an On-Camera Acting Teacher, Private Coach, and Founder of The Storytellers Conservatory.
He serves as a SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board of Directors Member, National Board Replacement, and is Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory Subcommittees on Curriculum and Faculty, Commercial & Theatrical.
He is also a University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts, Guest Lecturer for Kevin McCorkle.
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com
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Should I Pay For Commercial Agent Showcase?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow can I get representation commercially?
Any tips on getting commercial representation?
Can I cold email commercial rep?
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Do I Need A Reel For My Commercial Agent To Market Me?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I edit together a commercial reel?
Why would I not want a commercial reel?
What is the danger of non-union commercials?
What is a commercial conflict?
What is in perpetuity?
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How Do I Brand Myself To Get A Commercial Agent Compared To A Theatrical Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow should I brand myself differently to get a commercial agent compared to a theatrical agent?
Do I need different branding tools for theatrical agents versus commercial agents?
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My Residuals Are Forwarded To Me Directly, Do I Tell My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I keep residuals for myself?
Are residuals commissionable?
Do I have to pay my commercial agent a percentage of residuals?
Are residuals owed to agents on commercials?
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How Long Is The Contract I Need To Sign For A Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat is the minimum for contract lengths with commercial agents?
What is the maximum for contract lengths with commercial agents?
Do I sign a contract with a commercial agent?
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Can I Stay With My Current Commercial Agent While Interviewing For A New One?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs it unethical to look for representation while I'm repped?
Can I meet with other commercial agents while I'm represented?
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Can I Break My Agency Contract With My Commercial Agent?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I get out of my commercial contract?
What are the loop holes for getting out of my commercial contract?
Can I leave my commercial agent at any time?
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Who Do I Contact At My Commercial Agent About Booking Out?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow do I book out with commercial agent?
Who do I book out with at my commercial agency?
How does booking out work?
How can I book out?
Can you tell me how to book out commercially?
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How Do I Standout On My Commercial Agents Roster When They Have So Many Clients?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow can I stand out on my commercial agents roster?
Is my commercially agent's roster too big?
Should I regularly check in with commercial agent?
How can I be noticed by my commercial rep?
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My Commercial Agent Has A Theatrical Division, How Can I Get Them To Add Me?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhen can I jump from commercial to theatrical representation at the same company?
Can I ask to join my commercial agent's theatrical division?
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Does My Commercial Agent Get A Commission On Commercials I Book Back Home?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I pay my LA commercial agent commission of my ads from back home?
Can I have multiple commercial agents across different markets?
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Can I Get An Advance On A Job I Have Booked Through My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I know money is coming from a commercial, can I get an advance from my agent?
While I'm waiting to get paid, can I ask for an advance from my agent?
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Is Being Non-Union A Drawback For My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo commercial agents want SAG or non-union actors?
Are non-union actors wanted by commercial agents?
Do commercial agents want non-union actors?
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Who Do I Contact At My Commercial Agency About My Pay?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I call the booking agent about pay?
Do I call the agents about my pay?
Are their accountants on staff at commercial agents for me to talk to about pay?
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How Much Is The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat does the SAG-AFTRA Conservatory cost?
What is the membership price for SAG-AFTRA Conservatory?
Is SAG-AFTRA Conservatory free?
What is the charge for SAG-AFTRA Conservatory?
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Do I Have To Join The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs joining the SAG-AFTRA conservatory mandatory?
Why would I join SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
What is SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
What happens at SAG-AFTRA conservatory?
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How Long Does My Membership With SAG Conservatory Last?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDoes my membership with SAG conservatory expire?
Is SAG conservatory membership automatic?
Does the SAG conservatory have yearly membership?
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What Is The SAG Conservatory Summer Intensive?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I go to the SAG Conservatory summer intensive?
Is the SAG Conservatory summer intensive for me?
Who teaches at the SAG Conservatory summer intensive?
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How Much Is The SAG Conservatory Summer Intensive?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs the SAG conservatory summer intensive free?
How much on top of membership is the SAG conservatory summer intensive?
Do I pay extra for SAG conservatory summer intensive?
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How Much Is The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Summer Intensive?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs the SAG-AFTRA conservatory summer intensive included in the annual fee?
Can I go to the SAG-AFTRA conservatory summer intensive for free?
Is SAG-AFTRA conservatory summer intensive free?
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What Kind Of Workshops Are At The SAG Summer Intensive?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat is the SAG summer intensive?
What can I expect to do at the SAG summer intensive?
What will I get out of the SAG summer intensive?
Can I get a agent out of the SAG summer intensive?
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What Does Being SAG-AFTRA Do To My Value For A Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs being SAG-AFTRA a good thing for commercial agents?
Do commercial agents want SAG actors?
Are SAG actors wanted by commercial representation?
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How Many People Are Seen For A Typical SAG-AFTRA Commercial?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow many people am I competing against in order to book this commercial?
What is the range of people being seen for each role on an ad?
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Does The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Offer Free Commercial Training Classes?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I meet commercial casting directors at SAG foundation?
Can I do free commercial classes through SAG?
What is the SAG foundation?
Will I get audition by attendin...
