Southwest Actors Conference & Expo 2022

The two-day program on Friday, September 23 (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM) to Saturday, September 24 (7:00 AM to 5:30 PM) features: 

September 23, 2022 

Industry Mixer

Bringing together actors with industry professionals such as casting directors, talent agents, and LA managers to provide you with networking opportunities and career development.

September 24, 2022

Opening Session & Keynote

• Opening Remarks by the Director, Southwest Actors Conference & Expo: Bella Hibbs 
• Opening Keynote by Casting Director & Owner of Mel Mack Acting Studio:  Melonie Mack

Seminars: 

• Seminar Track 1: Four Massive Mistakes That Stop You From Booking From Self-Tapes! Speaker: DeJuan Johnson - Founder, Think Bigger Coaching & Professional Actor
• Seminar Track 2: Unlocking Your Inner Power Speaker: Wendy Allen Wright - Founder, The Hollywood Winners Circle Academy

Seminars: 

• Seminar Track 1: Transformative Power of Acting Science Speaker: Faith Hibbs-Clark - Founder, Communication Method for Actors
• Seminar Track 2: Strategies to Booking the Co-Star Role Speaker: Michael Petrone - Owner, Actors Ave & Professional Actor

Seminars: 

• Seminar Track 1: Social Media for Actors - How To Make Connections & Make an Impact! Speaker: Heidi Dean - CEO and Acting Coach, Marketing 4 Actors
• Seminar Track 2: Commercial Blueprint for Non-Speaking or Reaction Auditions Speaker: Yumarie Morales - Acting Coach, Line Runner Tapes

Casting Director Panel with Audience Q&A

• Zora DeHorter, LA Casting Director
• Bella Hibbs, AZ & NM Casting Director
• Natasha Ward, LA Casting Director
• Moderator - Phuong Kubaki

Track 1: Talent Agent Panel with Audience Q&A

• Katrina Fristoe, New Mexico Talent Agent, SWAG Talent Agency
• Angie Seger, Arizona Talent Agent, Signature Models and Talent Agency
• Lilly Bankston, TX & NM Talent Agent, Bankston Talent Agency
• Rebecca Ek, LA Talent Agent, Eris Talent Agency
• Moderator: Mimi Fletcher

Track 2: LA Manager Panel with Audience Q&A

• Andrea Courtney, LA Talent Manager, Established Artists Management
• Joe Girard, LA Talent Manager, Bohemia Group
• Moderator: Deja Blaise

Closing Session & Keynote

• Closing Celebrity Keynote: Rob Schneider
• Closing Remarks: Bella Hibbs

View the full agenda here: https://www.southwestactorsconference.com/post/2022-swactorsconx-agenda-information

Event Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix, 4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy S, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA

Get your tickets today and join this year's can't-miss event! General admission tickets give you access to all of the above and acess to the expo floor on September 24.