Industry Intensives
WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ
Hood to Hollywood
2 Day Business Intensive
Princess Monique's
Hood to Hollywood
2 DAY BUSINESS intensive
Studying & Performing with
PRINCESS MONIQUE
Saturday & Sunday December 6th & 7th
10:30AM - 2:30PM
THE BUSINESS OF YOU:
PITCH TO POWER WITH PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ
Director of
The Goldbergs, B.M.F., Black-Ish, Run The World, Grand Crew
$250
MASTERING THE ART OF PITCHING, BRANDING & PROFESSIONALISM
You already know how to create — now it’s time to learn how to run your career like a business. Award-winning director, producer, and author Princess Monique Filmz leads this powerful 2- day industry intensive designed for actors, directors, writers, and producers ready to elevate their brand, master the pitch, and move through Hollywood with clarity, confidence, and power. Whether you’re introducing yourself to an agent, networking at an event, or pitching your next big project, this experience gives you the tools to command attention and build a reputation that opens doors. This isn’t just a class — it’s a career transformation experience that helps you stop waiting to be discovered and start discovering the power of you.
INTENSIVE BREAKDOWN: DAY 1 – MASTERING THE PITCH
● Present yourself confidently in 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 2 minutes
● Read the room and tailor your pitch for agents, managers, and executives
● Communicate your story, vision, and value with authenticity
● Define your brand and understand what casting sees when they see you
● Navigate set etiquette and professionalism that keeps you rebooked
● Build authentic relationships and network with confidence
● Live practice & feedback from Princess on your personal "actor elevator pitch"
INTENSIVE BREAKDOWN: DAY 2 – THE BUSINESS OF YOU
● Audition, pitch, and present on-camera and in-person with confidence
● Take direction, apply notes, and handle feedback like a professional
● Strengthen your digital brand — headshots, bios, reels, and portfolios
● Understand the business game — from follow-ups to building long-term relationships
● Treat your creativity like a company — with systems, strategy, and structure
● Craft your “Creative Brand Statement” and next-step action plan
WALK AWAY WITH:
A polished Actor Brand Statement
A confident, industry-ready Elevator Pitch
Real-world insight from a working filmmaker and decision-maker
ABOUT PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ
Director | Producer | Writer | Mentor | Brand Architect
Founder of Princess Filmz Productions and author of Hood to Hollywood: How to Stop Waiting to Be Discovered & Discover Yourself, Princess Monique Filmz is a working filmmaker with credits across television and film. She’s known for her signature Pitch to PowerTM method — teaching entertainment professionals how to command the room, define their identity, and communicate their story with purpose, professionalism, and precision. From the director’s chair to the writer’s table to on-set coaching, Princess brings truth, structure, and soul to every creative space she leads.
THE MEDICAL DRAMA INTENSIVE
5 week intensive
Studying & Performing with
9-1-1- LONESTAR WRITER MATT SOLIK
Sundays 3-7PM
October 19th, 26th & November 2nd
All Materials Provided By The Studio
Presale Rate: $275 (ends October 7th)
Member Rate: $300
Non Member Rate: $360
INTENSIVE BREAKDOWN:
Are you getting medical drama auditions but feel lost in the jargon, action, and chaotic hospital scenes? This 3-week Intensive is designed to cut through the confusion and give you the clarity, confidence, and craft to book.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Pre-Week Prep (Before Week 1): Students receive sides in advance. You choose which lane to train in: Medical Professional, Hospital Leader, or Patient.
Week 1: Students work their chosen sides in class with coaching on text, action, and character dynamics. Genre Breakdown & Scene Work. Guidance on wardrobe, terminology, and how to approach the role.
Week 2: Students put their scenes on tape audition-style. You'll focus on understanding the “organized chaos” of medical drama scenes and where to ground your performance.
Week 3: 9-1-1 writer Matt Solik takes the helm. Students present their scenes fully staged, then get professional redirection as if on set. Includes insider talk: working on medical dramas, writing in the genre, and navigating network shows.
DEMO REEL SPECIAL ADD ON:
Member Rate: $1164 Non Member Rate: $1243
Students who enroll in the package get a custom scene written by Matt, directed on set, and fully produced by HCS.
This reel footage is tailored for casting in medical dramas, giving actors the exact clip they need to land auditions.
WORKSHOP & INTENSIVE TEACHERS
TODD PICKERING
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Introduction to Shakespeare
5 week intensive
Studying & Performing
Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesdays 6PM - 9PM
August 13th - September 10th
All Materials Provided By The Studio
Member Rate: $300
Non Member Rate: $360
INTENSIVE BREAKDOWN:
Become fluent in Shakespearean language with this active, hands-on study of Much Ado About Nothing. Read the entire play aloud and break down the language and poetry. On the last day of class, we will film each participant performing a monologue from the play.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Week 1: Quick History of Shakespeare and his plays. Breaking down verse (poetry), Iambic Pentameter & an in depth script analysis of Act One.
Week 2: Reading aloud & in depth script analysis of Act Two.
Week 3: Reading aloud & in depth script analysis of Act Three.
Week 4: Reading aloud & in depth script analysis of Act Four.
Week 5: Filming a chosen monologue in prose or verse.
CANCELLATION - NO SHOW - RESCHEDULE POLICY
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your appointment are non-refundable.Cancellations made 24–48 hours in advance are eligible for a 50% refund.Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will receive a full refund.
No-Show Policy:
If you do not attend your session and do not notify us in advance, it is considered a no-show. In this case, no refunds or credits will be given — you are forfeiting the payment.
Reschedule Policy:
Reschedules within 24 hours are not guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate you, but please note that availability is limited and a new time slot may not be possible.
Become A Member
Enroll in a monthly acting class subscription or self tape subscription and get up to $310 off INSTANTLY
$200/month
4 X 1 Hr Sessions or 8 30 Min Sessions
Taped on a Sony RX10
Discounts on all HCS Services
$250/month
Advanced On-Camera Film/TV
Beginner On-Camera Film/TV
Scene Study
Discounts on all HCS Services
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