Walid's Most Popular:

“Auditioning for Film & TV”

"Getting Represented: Agents & Managers"

"Transitioning from College to The Industry"

Walid's Students Favorite:

“Styles of Film & Television”

 Learn about television and film styles using scripts inspired by your favorite shows and movies. Actors explore sitcoms, police dramas, soap operas, action movies and more, while developing acting tools to perform each genre with confidence.

Walid's Favorite:

“Business of Acting in the Digital Age”

Created especially for performers by a diverse actor with a successful business background, Walid Chaya brings a unique take on navigating today’s entertainment industry, focusing on "Business of Acting in the Digital Age" and ways for actors to get ahead in the world's largest film and television market.

Jump-start your acting career with savvy business tools and resources every professional actor should know about with Walid Chaya, Associate Member of the Stage Directors Choreographers Society and SAG-AFTRA Actor.

From how to find representation to connecting with casting, Walid breaks down the relationships between industry professionals that can impact an actors journey and introduces a hands-on routine that helps actors run their career like a business, while still enjoying artistic freedom and creativity.

Discover modern ways to package and pitch your materials to get noticed and receive a reply when contacting directors, producers, casting directors, talent agents and personal managers. Understand the differences between these professionals and learn how to take your photos, resume, reel, social media and special skills and package them to serve you best when pitching yourself.

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