From Chair To Set Behind The Scenes

THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. Tickets are for educational and networking purposes and do not constitute an offer or guarantee of employment, union membership, representation, production placement or future work. You have already developed the talent. You have already spent countless hours learning your craft. Maybe the next chapter of your career isn't about leaving the beauty industry. Maybe it's about discovering where else your beauty career can take you. Behind the chair. Behind the camera. Behind the magic. EDUCATE. EQUIP. EMPOWER. Limited seats available. Reserve your spot today. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN During this interactive presentation, we will take you behind the scenes and discuss topics including: • The Hair Department Explained — Understanding the Department Head, Key Hairstylist, additional hairstylists and other positions within a professional production. • Salon vs. Set — Why being an excellent hairstylist is only part of being an excellent film and television hairstylist. • Set Etiquette & Professionalism — Call times, communication, hierarchy, confidentiality, working with actors, respecting other departments and understanding the pace of production. • Continuity & Camera Readiness — Why maintaining a character's appearance from shot to shot and scene to scene is one of the most important responsibilities of the hair department. • Working With Different Hair Textures — The importance of being prepared to work professionally with diverse performers, textures and styling needs. • The Department Head & Key Artist — What leadership looks like when you're responsible for talent, crew, scheduling, continuity and the creative vision of a production. • Unions, Rates & Getting on the List — An introductory conversation about professional pathways, union environments and positioning yourself for opportunities. • Building Your Film & Television Portfolio — What belongs in your portfolio and how your salon portfolio differs from an entertainment-industry portfolio. • Networking Without Begging for a Job — How professional relationships, reputation, preparedness and referrals can help open doors. • Your Set Kit — An introduction to how a working set kit differs from the tools you may normally carry in the salon. • Getting Your First Opportunity — Practical steps you can begin taking now to make yourself more prepared when an opportunity comes. • Q&A + Meet the Pros — Bring your questions. We want you to leave understanding the industry more clearly than when you arrived.MEET YOUR PRESENTERS Shan Williams A beauty professional bringing hands-on artistry and industry experience to the conversation, Shan will offer insight into preparing your skills and mindset for professional entertainment environments. Kelley Jordan A theatrical wig, hair and makeup designer whose experience includes professional theatrical productions, Kelley brings another important perspective to the conversation: the artistry, preparation and discipline required when beauty becomes part of storytelling. Tonya Cryer | Ms. Tonya On Set With more than three decades in professional hairstyling and extensive experience working in film and television hair departments, Tonya brings the perspective of a Department Head, Key Hairstylist, textured-hair specialist and cosmetology educator. Her focus is helping beauty professionals understand not only how to style for the camera, but how to work professionally on set. Together, these three women will share experiences, lessons and information that aspiring entertainment beauty professionals often don't have access to in traditional cosmetology education. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This event is especially valuable for everyone including hairstylists, barbers, cosmetologists, salon owners, beauty professionals, students, cosmetology instructors and serious emerging professionals who have ever thought: "I would love to work on movies or television, but I don't know how to get started." It's also for the stylist who has been behind the chair for years and is asking, "What's next for me?" It is also for anyone who is interested in working in film, television or theatre and wants to know how it works in other departments because many roles are similar. You do not need previous film or television experience to attend. Come curious. Come ready to learn. Come ready to connect. WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT This will be an intimate professional gathering, rather than a large convention-style event. Expect honest conversation. Expect real-world information. Expect industry terminology to be explained. Expect to hear about both the exciting and demanding sides of production. Expect opportunities to ask questions and meet other beauty professionals who are also interested in expanding their careers. And most importantly, expect to leave with a clearer understanding of what your next steps could look like. We cannot promise anyone a film or television job—and no legitimate industry professional should. What we can give you is greater knowledge of the environment you're trying to enter, practical tools for preparing yourself, insight from professionals who understand the work, and an opportunity to begin building meaningful industry relationships. WALK AWAY WITH: Real industry insight. A better understanding of how professional hair departments operate. Connections that can open doors. Meet professionals and fellow beauty artists interested in film, television and entertainment. Tools to get started. Identify practical next steps you can take after the symposium. Confidence to take the next step. Instead of wondering how people move from the salon to the set, begin understanding the pathway. WHAT TO BRING Bring a notebook or tablet, something to write with, your questions, business cards or digital contact information, and an open mind. Professional casual attire is appropriate. Since networking is part of the experience, we encourage attendees to arrive camera-ready and ready to make connections. REGISTRATION Investment: $100 per person Seating is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate nature of the gathering and allow meaningful interaction with our presenters. Your registration secures your seat for the four-hour symposium. Exact event location information will be provided to registered ticket holders following ticket purchase. Please Note THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. Tickets are for educational and networking purposes and do not constitute an offer or guarantee of employment, union membership, representation, production placement or future work.