OWN THE FRAME

Make the Film That Moves Your Career

“Lights. Camera. Take control.”

Southwest Scene Works Productions Presents
Instructor: Rebekah Wiggins
Award-Winning Director • Actor • Producer • Certified Chubbuck Acting Technique Teacher

FORMAT: 6-Week Hybrid Course (Zoom + In-Person in New Mexico)
CLASS SIZE: Limited to 10 Students
TUITION: $2,000 (Pay in full or installments during the course)
REGISTRATION: OPEN — Class is filling

WHAT IS OWN THE FRAME?

Own the Frame is a 6-week immersive filmmaking course designed for actors who are ready to stop waiting for permission and start authoring their careers.

In this hybrid program, you will create a 3–5 minute micro-short film that showcases your authentic actor brand — professionally shot, edited, and ready for casting submissions, festivals, and self-promotion.

This is not a theory class.
This is a career-moving production experience guided by an award-winning filmmaker who has done this — and taught others to do it — successfully.

You will leave this course with:

• A finished short film you own

• A deeper understanding of your artistic identity

• A repeatable process for creating your own work

• Industry-ready assets that actually move the needle

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is for actors who:

• Are tired of waiting to be chosen

• Want to create work that reflects who they truly are

• Are ready to step into authorship and leadership

• Want tangible material for casting, festivals, and press

• Are willing to commit to both creative and production accountability

All levels welcome. Actors must be 18+.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Each student will:

• Write, act in, and produce a 3–5 minute micro-short film

• Work with scene partners/accountability partners

• Shoot with a professional crew

• Participate in a red carpet screening

• Leave with a festival strategy + submission plan

Your final film can be used for:

• Casting submissions (Actors Access, Backstage, IMDb)

• Demo reels & personal websites

• Film festival submissions

• Social media and self-promotion

COURSE FORMAT & DATES

6-Class Hybrid Format + 2 1-Hour private coaching sessions

• 4 Zoom Classes

• 2 In-Person Events

• PLUS: 2 private 1-hour coaching sessions with Rebekah (scheduled individually)

ZOOM CLASSES

Thursdays | 6:00–8:30 PM (MT)

• January 22

• January 29

• February 5

• February 12

IN-PERSON EVENTS (New Mexico)

SHOOT DAY:
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Santa Fe or Albuquerque

RED CARPET SCREENING:
Week of February 28 – March 7, 2026
Official screening date TBD

6-WEEK COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK 1: DISCOVER YOUR BRAND

(Zoom)
Thursday, January 22, 2026

• Identify your authentic actor brand

• Assemble your Production Accountability Team

• Map your short film concept and production timeline

• Overview of SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Contracts (if applicable)

WEEK 2: WRITING & LEGAL PREP

(Zoom)
Thursday, January 29, 2026

• Write your micro-short script (featuring 2 scene partners)

• Register your script with the Writers Guild of America (WGA)

• Music options: original, AI-generated, or public domain

• Create your FilmFreeway account for festival submissions

WEEK 3: SCRIPT REFINEMENT & DESIGN

(Zoom)
Thursday, February 5, 2026

• Full script read-through with group feedback

• Implement notes and finalize draft

• Art department prep:

  • Costumes

  • Props

  • Hair & makeup

  • Special effects (if applicable)

WEEK 4: REHEARSAL & TECH PREP

(Zoom)
Thursday, February 12, 2026

• Final script polish and rehearsal

• Guest Masterclass: Cinematography 101
  (Professional DP • $100/hr value)

• Prep external hard drive for editor

• Submit final music to editor

WEEK 5: SHOOT DAY

(In Person)
Saturday, February 21, 2026

• Full-day shoot (2 hours per film)

• 1-hour lunch break

• Professional crew provided:

  • Cinematographer

  • Sound Designer

• Craft service + catered lunch included

• Collaborative, supportive on-set environment

WEEK 6: RED CARPET & FESTIVAL STRATEGY

(In Person)
Week of February 28– March 14, 2026 (TBD)

• Red carpet screening at a local theater (Guild or similar)

• Step-and-repeat with a professional photographer

• Press-ready images for IMDb and self-promotion

• Personalized film festival submission list

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDED

Throughout the course, students receive:

• Weekly production coaching with Rebekah
  (Mon–Fri via Zoom, email, and voice memo)

• Weekly accountability group

• Local New Mexico Production Resource Guide

• Premier film promotion template
  (social media + flyer)

TUITION & PAYMENT

TUITION: $2,000 USD

• Pay in full

• Or installments during the course

Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure personalized attention and professional production quality.

HOW TO APPLY

This is a curated cohort.

📩 Email “FRAME” to Rebekah at southwestscenework@gmail.com.

We’ll make sure the course is the right fit for you.

“You don’t need permission to create meaningful work.

You need vision, guidance, and accountability.”

Rebekah Wiggins