Empowering the Filipino Artist Series

A series of classes designed for Filipino theater artists to gather their materials equipping them for national and international networking and collaborations, empowering them to seek opportunities within and off-shores.

Courses

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ARTIST BIZ STARTER KIT

Everything you need to jumpstart your professional career!

​This 8-week output-based course aims to empower and equip Filipino artists with tools to expand their career and professional reach.  Enjoy step-by-step guidance and personalized feedback as we delve into personal branding, creating a values-based online presence, writing an artist bio and résumé, theatrical headshots, set cards, crafting a portfolio website, business cards, and reels. Accepting only 5 clients.

INTRODUCTION TO GRANT WRITING

This 5-week course aims to equip Filipino artists with the building blocks of grant writing. It will walk participants through key stages of the grant writing process: from choosing grants available locally and abroad, brainstorming grant topics, the actual grant writing process, and the interview proper.  The class will delve specifically into individual artistic/career development-based grant topics. Accepting only 5 students.

Special Workshops

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INTIMACY AND CONSENT 101 FOR FILIPINO ARTISTS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

This webinar will equip participants with tools in incorporating intimacy best practices, consent and emotional safety in their art practices, as well as how to be an ally to oneself and others in the event of harm. The tools and principles are tailored specifically to the Philippine context. Filipinos from all aspects of theater and film making (actors, directors, producers, stage managers, designers, etc.) are welcome!

RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP (Non-performance)

Are you a performer who’s never been taught to write a non-performance résumé? Are you a creative who needs to apply for an adjacent job? Or do you need to submit a résumé as part of a grant application process? This workshop will introduce the basic principles of writing non-performance résumés and cover letters. By the end of the 2 sessions, you will walk away with a strong résumé and cover letter that you can confidently submit. Maximum 8 slots. Pay-what-you-can.​
OUTPUT FROM PAST CLIENTS
My first round of clients (Artist Biz Starter Kit and Introduction to Grant Writing) were the members of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors' Company, the resident group of actors of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Check out their websites to have an idea of what you can walk away with from my classes!

SCHEDULE and COURSE FEES

Artist Biz Starter Kit | Batch 4    
​8 sessions / 3 hours per session / Zoom / Php 8,500.00
Revised Schedule: September 22 - November 10, 2023 (Fridays) / 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Introduction to Grant Writing | Batch 3
5 sessions / 2 - 2.5 hours per session / Zoom / Php 6,000.00
July 7 - August 4, 2023 (Fridays) 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Intimacy and Consent 101 for Filipino Artists: A Practical Guide
Online Webinar (Zoom) / June 30, 2023 (Friday) / 8:00PM
Regular Rate: P750 per person
​Bulk Rate: P3,000 for 5 people (P600 per person)
For group payments, have ONE PERSON pay the entire P3,000 and upload the same screenshot of proof of payment in the registration form.
All five members will need to fill out and submit the form to access the zoom link. Make sure you have the names and email addresses of your four other group members ready when you fill out the form.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop
2 sessions / 2 - 2.5 hours per session / Zoom / Pay-what-you-can
March 24 and 31 (Fridays) 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Acting Coaching
One-on-One: Zoom / Php 1,200.00 per hour
To schedule a session, send me a message.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Fill out a google form to schedule an interview with Regina. If you think this might be a good fit, you'll receive an enrollment form together with payment details after the interview.

Please note that my services are currently available to Filipino citizens/residents only.
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Don't worry, this is not an audition. It will only take 30 minutes :)

The interview only applies to the Artist Biz and Intro to Grant Writing Courses. No interview is required for the special workshops.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Issa Litton
Actor | Host | Manager

"The course is really helpful in guiding the participants to personally create an online platform to showcase one’s work & Regina is a very patient & enthusiastic instructor with a keen eye for details."

Visit Issa Litton's website.

Robert Bradly
Actor | Director

"Artist Biz Starter Kit should be taken by all artists. Not only does it equip you with tools you can use for your career, it also empowers you and your portfolio. Plus, Regina is an awesome facilitator! She creates a safe space to reflect on yourself as an artist and channel it into your work. She is detail-oriented, constructive, and open. She does not dictate what you should do, but guides you to bring out the best in you."

Visit Robert Bradly's website.

Alecx Lorica
Actor | Singer | Acting Coach | Founder of Sightlines Actors' Space

"I have never taken a course that addressed portfolio building and marketing myself as an artist before so I'm glad that this is being offered, especially to Filipino artists. I wish more practical courses like this existed in the Philippines so I'm really glad that Regina is doing this.

I love how organized and supportive she is. Her attention to detail is one of her biggest strengths as a facilitator and teacher. She goes the extra mile to check all the work that you've done and offer useful constructive feedback. I also love the personal touch that she adds to the class. She is open to share about her own experience and stories whilst staying humble and down to earth. She is very approachable and I feel really safe to express myself."

Visit Alecx Lorica's website.

Bea Racoma
Actor | Writer | Production Manager

"It's amazing and life-giving! She's a very considerate teacher who doesn't miss a thing when it comes to her requirements and feedback for each client. Having her as my teacher motivated me to do the best work I can given the timeframe and respect my process and see how else I can improve things depending on my goals and personality as a professional artist.

Regina motivated me to do the best work I can given the timeframe, respect my individual process, and see how else I can improve even the littlest things on my website, bio, resume, reel, set card, and business card depending on my goals and personality as a professional artist. 

More than that, Regina and her class always provided a validating, safe, and encouraging space for my classmates and me to learn and create."

Visit Bea Racoma's website. 
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