2019 SETC Convention: Full Schedule

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1:00pm EST

Acting in Your Own Short Film

Take control of your career, and act in your own short film. Specially tailored to actors, learn how to shoot your own ideas from start to finish.

Presenters

Gabrielle Berberich

Gabrielle Berberich is an award-winning casting director and writer/producer. She is also the Owner of Michael Howard Studios in New York City, and has worked with actors from television shows such as: Allegiance, The Americans, Billions, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire... Read More →

Greg Chwerchak

Greg Chwerchak is an award-winning director, and has created hundreds of music videos for artists such as Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Counting Crows, System of a Down, and Nelly. He has also created commercials for Gatorade, McDonald's, and ESPN. His two award-winning shorts... Read More →

Brett Goldstein

Brett Goldstein is an Emmy-Award winning casting director, as well as a director, acting teacher, manager, and private coach. He won an Emmy Award for the NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street, as well as three other Emmy nominations for that show and NBC’s Ed. He cast numerous... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Holiday Inn - Parlour 2 A/B

Workshop, Acting, Directing, Film/TV, Career Talk

5:30pm EST

Acting for the Camera: Making the Shift from Stage to Screen

Learn techniques of utilizing stage acting tools in front of the camera. Experiencing actual equipment and observation, you will witness firsthand techniques to produce successful outcomes.

Presenters

James Leagre

Professor and Professional Actor, U of Indianapolis

James Leagre has over 30 years of experience in theatre, film and commercials in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. He is on faculty at University of Indianapolis. He has taught courses and workshops in Film Production, On- Camera/Commercial Acting. Education: B.A. - Ohio Northern... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 5:30pm - 6:45pm EST
Knoxville Convention Center - 300 B

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV

10:30am EST

Self-Tape Audition Like a Pro

Take your self-taping to the professional level. Our focus will be on how to build an inexpensive home studio and the self-taping process. We'll cover backdrops, lighting, sound, camera options, tripods, readers, and the differences in self-taping for theatre and TV.

Presenters

Peter Stone

Assistant Professor of Acting, U of Kentucky

Mr. Stone has worked professionally in New York on Film/TV, Off-Broadway, Regionally (Actors Theatre of Louisville, Humana Festival, Portland Stage), and was a casting assistant at Mackey Sandrich in NYC (Green Zone, The Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon, and The Proposal with Ryan... Read More →

Friday March 1, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Knoxville Convention Center - 300 A

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV

1:00pm EST

Acting as a Profession: Kick-Start Your Acting Career

If you want to work professionally in film, television and theatre, get this insider's guide to help kick-start your career.

Presenters

Gabrielle Berberich

Greg Chwerchak

Brett Goldstein

Friday March 1, 2019 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Holiday Inn - Summit

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV, Career Talk

1:00pm EST

From Stage to Screen: Improv and Acting

Through improv exercises, actors will learn specific on-camera techniques. Using a digital camera and television, participants and observers will have the opportunity to view on-camera performances live.

Presenters

Blake Babbitt

Associate Director of Outreach, New York Film Academy

Blake Babbitt is the Associate Director of Outreach for the New York Film Academy. Additionally, Blake is the founder of 383 Productions, an independent film production company headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Recent projects include indie short "Sunday 1287" and feature length documentary... Read More →

Friday March 1, 2019 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Knoxville Convention Center - 300 A

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV

1:00pm EST

Your On-Camera Career: Take One, Action!

How can my theatre chops work for me in a camera audition? We’ll cover marketing, agents, and casting; offer handouts; and hold a mock audition!

Presenters

Reis McCormick

Director of Development, and senior Faculty, KD Conservatory College of Film & Dramatic Arts

Reis brings a wealth of experience to her performances and her classrooms.From Shakespeare to Sondheim, Barney to Breaking Bad, as well as thousands of voice-overs and dozens of corporate films, she has been a top theater and broadcast talent in the Southwest for 35 years. At KD Conservatory... Read More →

Friday March 1, 2019 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
UT Conference Center - 413 A

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV, Career Talk

4:30pm EST

Acting With Myself: The Joy of Shooting the Self-Tape

Actors will be guided through the at-home professional audition experience. With simple tips about communication, preparation, camera placement, lighting, editing and performance, you'll leave knowing how to make your audition stand out from the rest.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Please note, this event was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday from 10:30-11:45am. It will now take place on Friday from 4:30-5:45pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this change in scheduling may cause.

Presenters

Dustin Whitehead

Assistant Professor of Media Acting, The University of South Carolina

Dustin Whitehead is an actor and filmmaker from Chicago IL. Dustin can be seen in numerous independent films as well as the nationally televised shows Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Your Worst Nightmare. His most recent feature film, Bruiser, in which he played the lead role, co-wrote... Read More →

Friday March 1, 2019 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Knoxville Convention Center - 300 B

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV

4:30pm EST

Auditioning on Camera: Booking Film & TV

Want to work in film and television? Industry experts will give you the secrets for success with tips to booking professional on-camera work.

Presenters

Gabrielle Berberich

Greg Chwerchak

Brett Goldstein

Friday March 1, 2019 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Holiday Inn - Cumberland

Workshop, Acting, Directing, Film/TV, Career Talk

6:00pm EST

Shakespeare for Beginner Filmmakers

Whether you enjoy displaced theatre, multimedia theatre, short films or features, interested participants will work to find the balance in simple film technique and playing Shakespeare’s words.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Please note, this event was originally scheduled to take place from 1:00-2:15pm. It will now take place from 6:00-7:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this change in scheduling may cause.

Presenters

Kyle Schnack

Assistant Professor of Theatre, Palm Beach Atlantic University

KYLE SCHNACK is a professional theatre practitioner with an MFA in Acting from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA in Theatre Arts from Palm Beach Atlantic University. â€‹ As an AEA member, Kyle has had the opportunity to work across the country as an actor, and also holds residence as an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In addition to his passion for theatre arts, Kyle loves exploring new adventures with his wife... Read More →

Friday March 1, 2019 6:00pm - 7:15pm EST
Knoxville Convention Center - 300 A

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV

10:30am EST

Motion Capture Performance

Learn about a fast-growing industry and what to expect if you find yourself in a motion capture studio. This character-building workshop goes beyond stunts and stage combat.

Presenters

Andrew Ray

Certified Stage Combat Instructor, Society of American Fight Directors

Andrew is an actor, fight director and educator who works from coast to coast. He is a certified stage combat instructor with the Society of American Fight Directors that holds a BA in Theatre from The University of Kentucky and an MA in Theatre from Louisiana Tech University where... Read More →

Saturday March 2, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Knoxville Convention Center - 301 D/E

Workshop, Acting, Film/TV, Movement/Physical Theatre

2019 SETC Convention

1:00pm EST

Gabrielle Berberich

Greg Chwerchak

Brett Goldstein

5:30pm EST

James Leagre

10:30am EST

Peter Stone

1:00pm EST

Gabrielle Berberich

Greg Chwerchak

Brett Goldstein

1:00pm EST

Blake Babbitt

1:00pm EST

Reis McCormick

4:30pm EST

Dustin Whitehead

4:30pm EST

Gabrielle Berberich

Greg Chwerchak

Brett Goldstein

6:00pm EST

Kyle Schnack

10:30am EST

Andrew Ray

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