introducing
“what’s next!:
A Special two-part Event!”
ZBS INVITES ALL CLIENTS OF Luxe talent agency TO ATTEND
“what’s Next!: A Special two-part event!“ including:
• An exclusive Panel Discussion moderated by Zak Barnett between Haydn Jones and Jason Hilton from Luxe Talent Agency 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 Haydn Jones and Jason Hilton from Luxe Talent Agency.
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, October 10
Panel & Sample Class Timings: 5:00 – 7:30 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 7:30 to 8:30 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.
FILL out the form below to register!
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.
Haydn Jones began her career in entertainment working in consumer brand marketing for Zico Coconut Water, part of the Coca-Cola family of brands. She then began representing talent at A3 Artists Agency and Osbrink Agency in Los Angeles where she worked with youth actors and youth/adult celebs on commercial/endorsements projects and brand partnerships. Haydn is now at Luxe Talent Agency as Head of Youth/Young Adult and Brand Partnerships. In 2022, she was nominated for Youth Commercial Agent of the Year for the TMA’s Heller Awards for the 2nd time after her previous win in 2019.
Jason’s journey began in the world of fashion, where he was recruited by a friend of an agency owner to scout models and talent. After a few years of honing his skills in scouting, he transitioned into agenting and discovered an even deeper passion for working with talent. Over time, he moved to another agency, but ultimately, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch LTA. Built on Jason’s belief in transparency in representation, LTA has flourished, earning him prestigious Heller nominations for Commercial Agent of the Year in both 2022 and 2024.
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!