For over 30 years, we have offered one to four day seminars where people learn and meet Hollywood professionals. We open our contact lists to you. No where else in the world is there an opportunity for this unprecedented access for such a small investment of both time and money.
Sherwood Oaks has started the careers of:
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James Cameron – Avatar
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Sylvester Stallone – who filmed Rocky while attending Sherwood Oaks College
- Nancy Myers – It’s Complicated
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Matt Groenig – Simpsons
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Paul Haggis – Crash, Million Dollar Baby
and many more have progressed every year into show business. You can view a partial list under our Success Story tab.
See what our students are saying in our testimonials or find out more in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Go to the original “MeetHollywoodExecs.com” seminar school called Sherwood Oaks College
Working Hollywood Professional Seminars on:
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Agents and managers
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Producers
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Hollywood Executives
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Companies of famous actors
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Pitching and more..
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see details and explanation below
What we do:
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Save you time, save money, meet the best players in Hollywood without the large crowds (check out Close Encounter Classes for only 20 students)
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We set up all the meetings, all you have to do is attend
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Provide 4 to 8 guests or separate meetings per day
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Provide the best ratio of Hollywood professional to student in the industry
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We create face-to-face relationships that are strong and built to last
Sherwood Oaks has the best ratio of student to guest per cost of any
Hollywood school.
Our method of creating a win-win relationship with working top Hollywood professionals creates success for everyone!
Under Resource tab, our Accommodations starting at only $60 per day for all expenses (food, shelter and transportation) plus the investment of the seminar starting at $99 per day to $199 for more individual attention.
Select a course to REGISTER or get more details:
- February 2, 2013: Celebrity Dinner Event! SOLD OUT! James Cameron started at Sherwood Oaks and Quentin Tarantino has spoken to Sherwood Oaks students many times. Join us every January-February for our sold out celebrity events, see more photos on our Facebook page. Sherwood Oaks brings students to celebrity events including the recent Emmy's photos. The celebrity dinner is limited to only 9…
- Jan. 29 to 31, 2013: Bankable Actors/Directors – Your Access to A-List Talent – SOLD OUT Having an actor or director attached to your script will provide you a great opportunity to get your movie made, this seminar makes that happen.This seminar sells out so be sure to invest now in your career. A few recent successes from this seminar: 1) Congratulations to nearly 1/3 of the class getting requests on…
Don’t forget to browse our UPCOMING classes, too:
- Feb 20 to 22: Get Rep’d!: Agents & Managers – WME, ICM, Benderspink, APA confirmed – Unparalleled Access – ONLY $27/agent – 2 Seats available IF YOU SIGNED UP and have not received the agenda, please send us email at info@sherwoodoakscollege.com immediately. We still have two spaces available but going fast. Every class, a student gets representation, let it be you! Close Encounter class with limited attendance of 16 students. Increase your contacts, Gain crucial knowledge, Get your opportunity…
- March – Backdoor to Hollywood – SOLD OUT! All too often, new writers tend to focus all their time and energy pursuing big name producers and studio companies, hoping beyond all hope that they will be noticed amid the din of the millions of others who seek their attention. While this approach is not completely without merit, the savvy writer understands that an…
Please see a short description of the Hollywood speakers (agents, managers, producers, actors’ companies, directors) below.
What you can learn at our classes from working successful Hollywood Producers, Executives, Agents, Managers, Directors, Actors:
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How producers make decisions
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How producers, agents and managers chose writers
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The traits that good writers possess
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What causes producers to buy scripts
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Avenues on how a writer transitions to a director directly from the producers’ mouth
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How producers hire writers for assignments
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How to get your script to producers without an agent (no representation required)
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What is happening in the current market from working successful producers
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Find what is hot
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Get ideas on how to make your script more commercial
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What you need to know on how to succeed before writing or sending out your script
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Inside secrets and strategies to help you succeed in your Hollywood career
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and much more …
Check out Sherwood Oaks One Sheet Method under the Resources tab – get your script summary to a producer and get it made the Sherwood Oaks way!
Each class, a student gets call-backs, a script optioned or a writing assignment, let the next one be you!
Let Sherwood Oaks move you to the next level!
2012 Classes (additional classes)
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Online or Remote Classes coming in the future!!
Be sure to get on our mailing list to find out more …
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People ask what is different about agents, managers; producers, directors and companies of actors?
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Agents & Managers
They want to find people to represent who typically have won major screenwriting contests or they love your material and your personality. They will talk about what is selling, who they represent and how they work with writers, etc. They want to sell your script. Agents want to sell your scripts fast within a year (Larger agents want it to sell scripts within a few months or at least garner immediate interest). Managers are more interested in developing your script and talent. And there is much more to learn but you have to go to class to find out…
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Producers
Producers are looking for material. They prefer represented writers but they will take non-represented writers if they like your one-sheet. They want to get a sense of our personality before they move forward. They must feel comfortable with you. This is why Sherwood Oaks close encounter classes work. They want to make movies and our looking are a hot new script.
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Companies of Actors
Actors are looking for new material. Actors will create their own production company. This will allow them to find material (hopefully your script). Actors do not want to wait for their agent to give them material but want to see what is out there.
Actors have different interests and will take on roles if they think that you will help them expand their image and growth as an actor in Hollywood. Often times, they will take on these roles for a lower fee than they normally would. For example, if an actor is known for romantic comedy then they made interested in a drama or thriller. For example, Jim Carrey who is known for comedy, will jump at the chance to star in a drama.
If they like your writing and have been a semi-finalist at Nicholls then they may want to develop your material. They may want to produce material that they are not in. For example, Will Smith does this and his company often comes to Sherwood Oaks such as This Means War.
Actors have to keep their resume fresh so may take on a role if they have not worked for a year or two. One of our students, Megan Johnson got financing for $250,000 and made a film in 2011 utilizing a Sherwood Oaks producer and attached some name character actors.
Before just attaching an actor, we encourage you to attend a class to find out more of the pros and cons. When you have the right actor attached to your project (script), then you can more easily get financing.
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Directors
Most directors start as writers. The famous alumni, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone and Nancy Myers all attended Sherwood Oaks as writers and then became directors. Directors of films run the show. They are in charge. As a film writer, the director will have the final say on your script. Most studios consider the director as one of the most important aspect of the film. We highly recommend attending a director panel or listen to a director to learn what they feel is important and how they became successful and what you need to become successful. It also provides you a future option in your Hollywood career.
In every class, you will learn and meet different people and provide an unique and learning experience that you will not find anywhere else.
We want you to reach your full potential.