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: 8-Week Hybrid Course (Zoom + In-Person in New Mexico)
CLASS SIZE: Limited to 6 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 an 8-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 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 and how to showcase yourself

• A repeatable process for creating your own work

• Industry-ready assets that actually move the needle for your career

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is for actors who:

• Are tired of waiting to be chosen

• Want to create work that they are passionate about and 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 short film

• Work with scene partners/accountability partners

• Shoot with a professional crew

• Leave with a festival strategy + submission plan

Your final film can be used for:

• Casting submissions (Actors Access, Backstage, IMDb)

• Agency & Management submissions and pitches

• Demo reels & personal websites

• Film festival submissions

• Social media and self-promotion

COURSE FORMAT & DATES

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

• 7 Zoom Classes

• 1 In-Person Events

• PLUS: 4 private 1-hour mentorship sessions with Rebekah (scheduled individually)

ZOOM CLASSES

Thursdays | 6:00–8:30 PM (MT)

• April 2

• April 9

• April 16

• April 23

• April 30

• May 7

• May 14

IN-PERSON EVENTS (New Mexico)

SHOOT DAY:
Saturday and Sunday (May 16th and 17th)
Santa Fe, New Mexico

RED CARPET SCREENING:
Official screening date TBD *Post-festival run.

8-WEEK COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK 1: DISCOVER YOUR CHARACTER

(Zoom) Thursday, April 2, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Identify your authentic actor brand (the character you’ll write toward)

• Meet with your Production Accountability Team

• Outline your short film concept, write a first draft, and generate a personalized production timeline

• Review SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Contracts (if applicable)

WEEK 2: WRITING & LEGAL PREP

(Zoom) Thursday, April 9, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Strengthen your script

• Legally protect your work

• Organize your production foundation

• Begin visual and musical design

WEEK 3: STORY FIRST — DEFINE THE NORTH STAR

(Zoom) Thursday, April 16, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Complete script refinement and design revisions

• Conduct a collaborative script read-through

• Send audience quiz

• Finalize script (post-feedback adjustments)

• Begin art department preparation

• Lock timeline

WEEK 4: CALIBRATED FOR CAMERA

(Zoom) Thursday, April 23, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Submit finalized rehearsal plan (written outline)

• Confirm read-through logistics and invitation status

• Send a screenshot (via WhatsApp) of your organized hard drive folder system

• Write a one-paragraph reflection: How does understanding cinematography change how I will perform?

WEEK 5: PRODUCER MINDSET + PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE

(Zoom) Thursday, April 30, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Producer leadership training

• Performance precision for the camera

• Art department finalization

• Professional set behavior and energy management

WEEK 6: POST-PRODUCTION POWER + CAREER STRATEGY

(Zoom) Thursday, May 7, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Post-production literacy for actor-producers

• Sound, color, and final delivery basics

• Positioning your film for industry impact

• Festival and career leverage strategy

WEEK 7: REST & REFLECT

(Solo Artist Time) Thursday, May 14, 2026

Goals / Deliverables:

• Final creative preparation

• Rehearsal and performance embodiment

• Rest, nervous system reset, and energy management

• Reflection and alignment

SHOOT DAY

Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17, 2026
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Full-day shoot (2 hours per film)

• Catered 1-hour lunch break

• Professional crew provided:

  • Cinematographer

  • Sound designer

• Craft services and catered lunch included

• Collaborative, supportive on-set environment

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 6 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