introducing
“what’s next!:
A Special two-part Event!”
ZBS INVITES ALL CLIENTS OF Luber Roklin Entertainment TO ATTEND
“what’s Next!: A Special TWO-part event!“ including:
• An exclusive Panel Discussion moderated by Zak Barnett between Mara Santino and Brian Sameshima from Luber Roklin Entertainment focused on visioning for “What’s Next!” in the industry.
• A ZBS Sample Class taught by ZBS owner and Master Teacher, Zak Barnett.
ZBS Panel Event: “WHAT’s NEXT!”
The panel will be an enlightening conversation moderated by Zak Barnett between Mara Santino and Brian Sameshima from Luber Roklin Entertainment.
This event is part of ZBS’s “What’s Next!” Series— a dynamic response to the roller coaster of challenges the industry has faced, from the upheavals of a pandemic and Industry strikes to AI. In this series, we’re not just asking “What’s Next?”; we are creating a think tank around the answer. This discussion will offer a fresh approach to navigating and evolving in our fast-paced industry.
ZBS SAMPLE CLASS
Also, a very special Enrollment offer will be announced in this class! You don’t want to miss out!
DETAILS:
When: Thursday, January 30th
Panel & Sample Class Timings: 6:00 – 9:00 PM PT
Where: Hybrid (In-Person at ZBS Studios or Online via Zoom)
Address: 332 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90036
Following the event: An in-studio reception will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 PM PT to mingle and enjoy light snacks!
Notes:
- Please be prepared to stay for the entirety of the event.
- No late admissions will be allowed to enter.
- Space is limited so we ask that you take your confirmation to heart and confirm only if you plan on attending.
- If you confirm and there’s an emergency, please email brian@zakbarnett.com as soon as possible so we can let the ZBS staff and your rep know that you won’t be attending. Thank you and we’re excited to welcome you to “What’s Next!”.
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Meet the Panelists:
Zak is widely regarded in the industry for cultivating a generation of breakout stars. His clients, past and present, range from Broadway to Hollywood to Bollywood, from critically acclaimed up-and-comers to breakout stars and icons.
Currently, Zak has over 250 students working as series regulars on major television shows, as well as hundreds of others working as guest stars, co-stars, and major roles in both studio and independent films. Among his students and clients, past and present, are numerous NAACP, SAG, People’s Choice, Golden Globe, and Emmy winners. He also consults for directors, productions, and networks, to ensure both individual actors and entire casts rise to the occasion of their best performance possible.
Mara has cultivated the careers of many young actors. Most notably as an agent, Mara booked Brandon Routh in the title role of Superman Returns. She not only discovered but developed the careers of the three leading actors from the franchise box office phenomenon Twilight, Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl), and many others.
She has put many of her clients in starring roles, from prime-time television to studio films, and has had much success placing children on Disney and Nickelodeon shows.
Brian is an experienced representative with several years in the business. He reps a broad range of talent, from emerging and developmental performers to industry veterans and series regulars. Brian has been in talent management his entire professional career, getting his foot in the door at a boutique company before paying his dues at Untitled Entertainment and Primary Wave. Now in his sixth year at Luber Roklin, he plans to continue this path and is dedicated to seeing his clients succeed. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from USC.
I’ve worked with him for four years. He’s passionate about what he does, and it makes us passionate. We’re a family. ZBS is a community…a second home
Whenever I get a script I always ask myself, WWZD—What would Zak Do?
During the camera tests and throughout rehearsals and filming on my Netflix series, “Julie and the Phantoms”, Zak’s work with our young actors provided them with the tools that enabled them to accomplish outstanding work. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear he was a magician
Zak speaks the language of the soul and is able to stir his actors on the deepest levels of artistic and personal transformation.
His connection to his students is unlike anything I’ve seen…the work is incredibly brave
Zak Barnett taught me to love my craft. Before I came to the studio I loved acting and I knew it was all I wanted to do, but I didn’t know why. I found myself in a place where I was giving good auditions, but I wasn’t feeling fulfilled. Going through his classes allowed me to find my own wants and meld them into one. I learned to love the art of acting and find joy in making something special, something only I could create.
He’s made a lot of impact and a lot of change… I cannot recommend him enough!