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Mike Mosallam is a producer, director, writer for theatre, film and television. Through his production company, Mike Mosallam Productions, h

“Rising Star” Walid Chaya’s film ‘Driving Ms. Saudi’ is featured in Associated Press news featuring the recent screenings worldwide.

Getting a talent agent or manager can be a crucial step in building your acting career. Here are some steps you can take to help you get....

Meet the Pilot Season actors I mentor through my program: The Active Actor: Elevate Your Craft & Career™ at Studio For Performing Arts LA!!

Walid Chaya’s award-winning film “Driving Ms. Saudi” featured in The961 news, special coverage from Walid’s homeland.

"After completing two semesters of the Active Actor, I am a stronger, more confident and organized actor than ever before..."

"Absolutely amazing: a true deep dive into all of the nuts and bolts - the WORK - that’s required to grow your career: script analysis..."

Rachael Jimenez, she/her (Casting), originally from the Los Angeles area, is in her eighth season in the Goodman Theatre casting department.

Creating an IMDb Vanity Link is one of an actor's key tools in creating easy-to-access marketability for yourself. Learn how to make yours!

Robyn Lynne Norris SIGNED with Circle of 10 Talent Agency after meeting Talent Agency Joe Florance at our “Pilot Season Video Showcase!”

Clubhouse app chat with Denise Simon (NYC) & Walid Chaya (LA), expert coaches with celebrity clients on major TV shows, films and Broadway.

Ayda Nashi has SIGNED with Agent Shavonda Thomas from SLA Talent Agency after participating in our Pilot Season program of The Active Actor.

Noah Kaplan has a MEETING with Jonathan Erickson, Talent Agent at SLA Talent Agency, after participating in The Active Actor!

Meet twice with Walid for 30-min each to plan for your new headshots.

Master your comedy and drama audition skills with Casting Director Zora DeHorter CSA over 4-weeks of virtual training, plus a bonus...

Rosalie Josephis known for The Blue Lagoon (1980), and The Godfather Part III (1990). Rosalie's other casting credits include Lez Bomb...

Walid Chaya shares 3 Los Angeles headshot photographers that he highly recommends, plus special discount offers for when you book a session!

Ready for acting representation? Finding a talent agent or personal manager can be a big challenge in the career of many actors. In this complimentary webinar, Walid will share 5 successful strategies to find appropriate rep and work in commercials, film and television. Many of Walid's clients signed with their first agent or manager after working with Walid. As Hollywood reopens, many fresh faces continue to work with agencies. Discover how these actors are seen and signed!

Wyatt Unrue has SIGNED with Agent Shavonda Thomas from SLA Talent Agency after participating in our program "The Active Actor" Pilot Season.

Lisa Maciel has a MEETING with Stefanie Talent & Entertainment Agency after participating in the 2021 Pilot Season semester of our...

April Webster, Casting Director, April Webster Casting (Guest Bio). Shei is an award winning casting director based in LA, California.