[SOLD OUT] [Ottawa] Fall 2024 Pro Series: The Trifecta Art of Auditioning with Cynthia Knight!!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
A trifecta and rare opportunity for actors, writers, and filmmakers! Discover three POVs, all in one workshop! Cynthia Knight is a WGC writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner! Discover ways on how to harmonize these three vital POV's with your auditions!
*Loyalty discounts: currently enrolled SAA students and SAA Grads get a 30% rebate! Coupon code: SAA302023
At SAA, we know that successful actors consider all POVs of production when applying their audition technique. Former actress Cynthia Knight, who is now among one of the busiest Canadian writers, producers and showrunners, will share her invaluable experiences on all of these key titles.
After a Q and A with Cynthia Knight, students will audition a short scene. Cynthia Knight will give her invaluable feedback from a 3 POVs: as a writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner! And of course, as a former actress! Also on the menu:
Discover key factors that writer's consider when assembling a cast of characters.
Discover several audition "faut pas": i.e. Does it hurt your auditions if you change a word? A line? And so forth...
Understand the importance of characterization and how to bring diversity to your auditions.
Discover what production considers when making casting decisions.
A close-knit Q & A: Cynthia's personal insights on what she feels makes a strong audition, and what doesn't, including her pet peeves!
Read More on Cynthia Knight:
Cynthia Knight is the co-creator, head writer and showrunner of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning dramatic comedy series Mohawk Girls. The show’s 5 seasons can be streamed on CBC GEM in Canada and on NBC’s Peacock in the US.
Mohawk Girls was nominated for multiple Canadian Screen Awards over several years, including Best Comedy Series and Cynthia personally received nominations for Best Comedy Writing four years in a row.
Winner of the Writers Guild of Canada’s Sondra Kelly award in 2020, Cynthia is presently a consultant on several TV and feature film projects and she has multiple projects in development with such companies as Project 10 (Jann; The Kids in the Hall), Blue Ice Pictures (Ginny & Georgia; SurrealEstate), Item 7 (Brooklyn; The Hummingbird Project), Incendo (Terror Train; Versailles), Wishing Tree Productions (Best Sellers; The Wolf and the Lion), and Ruby Tree Films (Nightmare Factory; Fanarchy).
This is a one time only workshop! Space is limited to ensure everyone has the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers. Don't miss your chance to connect directly with one of the most sought after writers and producers in Canada!!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
A trifecta and rare opportunity for actors, writers, and filmmakers! Discover three POVs, all in one workshop! Cynthia Knight is a WGC writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner! Discover ways on how to harmonize these three vital POV's with your auditions!
*Loyalty discounts: currently enrolled SAA students and SAA Grads get a 30% rebate! Coupon code: SAA302023
At SAA, we know that successful actors consider all POVs of production when applying their audition technique. Former actress Cynthia Knight, who is now among one of the busiest Canadian writers, producers and showrunners, will share her invaluable experiences on all of these key titles.
After a Q and A with Cynthia Knight, students will audition a short scene. Cynthia Knight will give her invaluable feedback from a 3 POVs: as a writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner! And of course, as a former actress! Also on the menu:
Discover key factors that writer's consider when assembling a cast of characters.
Discover several audition "faut pas": i.e. Does it hurt your auditions if you change a word? A line? And so forth...
Understand the importance of characterization and how to bring diversity to your auditions.
Discover what production considers when making casting decisions.
A close-knit Q & A: Cynthia's personal insights on what she feels makes a strong audition, and what doesn't, including her pet peeves!
Read More on Cynthia Knight:
Cynthia Knight is the co-creator, head writer and showrunner of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning dramatic comedy series Mohawk Girls. The show’s 5 seasons can be streamed on CBC GEM in Canada and on NBC’s Peacock in the US.
Mohawk Girls was nominated for multiple Canadian Screen Awards over several years, including Best Comedy Series and Cynthia personally received nominations for Best Comedy Writing four years in a row.
Winner of the Writers Guild of Canada’s Sondra Kelly award in 2020, Cynthia is presently a consultant on several TV and feature film projects and she has multiple projects in development with such companies as Project 10 (Jann; The Kids in the Hall), Blue Ice Pictures (Ginny & Georgia; SurrealEstate), Item 7 (Brooklyn; The Hummingbird Project), Incendo (Terror Train; Versailles), Wishing Tree Productions (Best Sellers; The Wolf and the Lion), and Ruby Tree Films (Nightmare Factory; Fanarchy).
This is a one time only workshop! Space is limited to ensure everyone has the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers. Don't miss your chance to connect directly with one of the most sought after writers and producers in Canada!!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
A trifecta and rare opportunity for actors, writers, and filmmakers! Discover three POVs, all in one workshop! Cynthia Knight is a WGC writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner! Discover ways on how to harmonize these three vital POV's with your auditions!
*Loyalty discounts: currently enrolled SAA students and SAA Grads get a 30% rebate! Coupon code: SAA302023
At SAA, we know that successful actors consider all POVs of production when applying their audition technique. Former actress Cynthia Knight, who is now among one of the busiest Canadian writers, producers and showrunners, will share her invaluable experiences on all of these key titles.
After a Q and A with Cynthia Knight, students will audition a short scene. Cynthia Knight will give her invaluable feedback from a 3 POVs: as a writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner! And of course, as a former actress! Also on the menu:
Discover key factors that writer's consider when assembling a cast of characters.
Discover several audition "faut pas": i.e. Does it hurt your auditions if you change a word? A line? And so forth...
Understand the importance of characterization and how to bring diversity to your auditions.
Discover what production considers when making casting decisions.
A close-knit Q & A: Cynthia's personal insights on what she feels makes a strong audition, and what doesn't, including her pet peeves!
Read More on Cynthia Knight:
Cynthia Knight is the co-creator, head writer and showrunner of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning dramatic comedy series Mohawk Girls. The show’s 5 seasons can be streamed on CBC GEM in Canada and on NBC’s Peacock in the US.
Mohawk Girls was nominated for multiple Canadian Screen Awards over several years, including Best Comedy Series and Cynthia personally received nominations for Best Comedy Writing four years in a row.
Winner of the Writers Guild of Canada’s Sondra Kelly award in 2020, Cynthia is presently a consultant on several TV and feature film projects and she has multiple projects in development with such companies as Project 10 (Jann; The Kids in the Hall), Blue Ice Pictures (Ginny & Georgia; SurrealEstate), Item 7 (Brooklyn; The Hummingbird Project), Incendo (Terror Train; Versailles), Wishing Tree Productions (Best Sellers; The Wolf and the Lion), and Ruby Tree Films (Nightmare Factory; Fanarchy).
This is a one time only workshop! Space is limited to ensure everyone has the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers. Don't miss your chance to connect directly with one of the most sought after writers and producers in Canada!!
Moody Shwales Producer Demo Reel
Why Join This Workshop?
If you're an actor looking to deepen your understanding of the film industry, this workshop is a golden opportunity. Understanding the producer's role and the broader production landscape will better equip you to navigate your career, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively with industry professionals.
Who Should Enroll?
Actors at any career stage eager to gain a deeper understanding of film production, the casting process, and the economic and creative considerations that shape the industry will find this workshop invaluable.