mul·ti-hy·phen·ate (noun)

A person, especially a celebrity, with several professions or skills.

ref: Merriam Webster

Sharon Horgan is one of the most astonishing actor/writer/producers I've ever seen,

or rather - a multi-hyphenate.

Most artists are multi-hyphenates, having to wear many hats to tell their stories.

An interactive workshop designed to bridge the gap between artistic training and

professional sustainability. Classroom style lecture meets interactive break out

groups. Teams build a strategic pitch/producer plan for the class while receiving real-

time feedback with a collaborative Q&A.

Best suited in-person.

College University Students

Students looking for tools to develop their artistic voice beyond acting training.

Students who want real-world experience and current industry insights.

Students who want collaboration & monetization strategies for their creative work.

Professional Actors/Writers

Actors looking for strategies to build a business model around a creative idea.

Actors who want footage for agents, managers, and casting, directors, producers, etc.

Actors who want to take control of their career beyond auditions.

Artists/Producers

Artists with a story to tell but unsure where to start or what the next steps are.

Artists who want to challenge themselves with new creative or entrepreneurial skills.

Artists looking to take their career to the next level with their peers and collaborators.

BONUS

Actors who write, writers who direct, directors who produce and want to get past a

specific obstacle in production pipeline and develop a strategy for next steps.

It can be tailored to focus on specific areas like finding your authentic voice, writing,

team-building, financing, or setting goals. Alternatively, it can cover aspects of

development and production, scaled to projects ranging from new media

<$10K up to $1M feature films, across varying union budget levels.

For example at Colleges/Universities the focus is typically an overview of each aspect

while solely focusing on short films under $10,000.

Most workshops for artists and actors focus on either performance, film production,

or business skills—but few truly integrate all three in a way that empowers creatives to

build sustainable, self-driven careers.

How-To-Multi-Hyphenate: From Whiteboard to Green Light is different.

It’s not about waiting for permission from industry gatekeepers or following a

traditional, linear career path. Instead, this workshop is designed for actors, writers,

and creatives who want to take control of their artistic careers—producing their own

work, building teams, and securing financing while collaborating with fellow artists,

entrepreneurs, executives, etc. who share in your vision.

What Sets This Workshop Apart?

🔹 Hands-On & Actionable – Not Just Theory

Most workshops offer panels, lectures, and broad industry advice, but few provide a

structured, hands-on approach to turning an idea into a real, producible project. This

workshop is built around the Build A White Board method ®, an interactive system that

helps creatives:

- Identify their unique creative voice

- Generate, organize, and develop project ideas

- Create an actionable production and financing plan

- Take meaningful steps toward execution—immediately

🔹 No Gatekeepers, No Waiting

Unlike traditional film schools or industry programs that emphasize high-budget

studio models, this workshop teaches scalable production strategies for projects

ranging from micro-budget short films <$10K to $1M+ independent features.

Participants leave with a clear roadmap, whether they want to produce a short, web

series, feature film, or independent TV project.

🔹 Designed for Multi-Hyphenates, Not Just Filmmakers

Most producing workshops assume you want to be just a producer or a director—but

what if you’re an actor-writer-producer? What if you want to balance multiple creative

roles without burning out? This workshop is designed specifically for artists who don’t

fit into one box.

🔹 Scalable for Any Career Stage

Whether you're a college student, a professional actor looking to produce, or a

filmmaker pivoting to bigger projects, this workshop meets you where you are. You

can focus on the area you need most—whether it’s financing, team-building, writing,

or setting production goals.

🔹 Industry-Proven Methods, Not Hypotheticals

This isn’t just theory—these strategies have been used to launch projects that have

raised over $700K, screened at top-tier festivals worldwide, and reached millions of

viewers. Whether you’re producing a short film or developing an independent TV

project, these are the same real-world approaches being used right now to get work

made and seen.

🔹 Ongoing Support & Community

Most workshops end when the session is over, leaving artists to figure things out

alone. The goal of How-To-Multi-Hyphenate as we build our brand is to simultaneously

build a community of creatives who continue to support each other through

networking, mentorship, and collaboration.

Final Takeaway: A Workshop That Puts You in Control

Without a clear strategy, too many artists get stuck in the cycle of waiting—waiting for

the next gig, waiting for the right funding, waiting for someone to greenlight their

project. This workshop breaks that cycle by giving you the tools to create on your own

terms. By the end, you won’t just have ideas—you’ll have a plan to bring them to life.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a game plan for artists who are ready to take action. If

you’re tired of waiting for permission and want to turn your ideas into reality, this is

the place to start.

How-To-Multi-Hyphenate can be customized to fit your needs, typically available as:

Format

- A 4-hour immersive session (most popular)

- A 6-hour intensive for deeper analysis + Short and/or Feature Film Screening + Q&A

- A condensed 3-hour session as a special program add-on (including Film Festivals)

Class Size

- Colleges & Universities: 15 - 50 Students

- Acting Studios: 10 - 20 Students

- Artists & Producer Consolation: 1 - 5 Professionals

Location

The workshop is highly interactive! To ensure full engagement and participation an in-

person workshop is recommended at your College, University, Acting Studio, etc.

We do offer workshops via Zoom if needed to accommodate scheduling and

artist/producer consultations.

Pricing packages vary based on:

- Class Format (duration)

- College/University, Acting Studio Artist/Producer

- In-person vs. Zoom Session

Please fill out a booking request form to learn more about rates & pricing packages.

YES!

FREE OFFER: Unlock Your Build-A-White-Board® Template!

Are you ready to tap into your deepest creative instincts and bring your ideas to life?

Your Build-A-White-Board® Template is designed to help you discover what truly lights

you up, dig into your artistic voice, and uncover the WHY behind your next project.

Through a series of guided questions, this worksheet will help you:

- Identify what sparks your curiosity and fuels your storytelling.

- Explore your emotional connection to a concept, person, or situation, image, etc.

- Visualize your ideas through daydreaming.

- Pinpoint the core message that makes your work urgent and vital.

- Summarize your creative purpose for this project in one defining word.

This simple yet powerful exercise will clarify your artistic direction and give you the

confidence to move forward with your project—whether it’s a film, script,

performance, or any creative endeavor.

Depending on your needs, students will walk away with:

• Developing methods to connect to their work with authenticity

• Answering Why Me? Why Now?

• Utilize brainstorming, White Boarding, Visual Mapping to set clear goals

• Mine, Organize, Prioritize, and Leverage Resources

• Research, Approach, Team Building, Relationships

• Targeting Mission Aligned Partnerships

• Strategies to build a business model around a creative idea
  

• Pitch Deck Creation for Narrative and/or Branded Storytelling

• Tools to creating a budget that fits the scope of your project
  

• Scalable producer plans for new media, short films, and/or features

• Customized blueprint for next steps for your project
  

• Tools for navigating financial and legal resources
  

• Leveraging film tax rebates to build your financial foundation

Fill out a booking request form and schedule a 15-minute introductory call to answer

any specific questions regarding rates and schedule availability.

Please leave a message in the message box!

I look forward to collaborating with you!

Warmly,

Lisa

YES!

Abstract

"I started producing to create opportunities to act. And began writing to dig inside

and express the world from the lens through which I experience it. Each of these skills

has bolstered my work with newfound confidence, risk-taking, skills for text analysis,

and deeper relationships.

I get up when I get knocked down to bring the stories I believe in to life. I’ve built

teams of hundreds, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, and screened all over the

world. I crave the challenge because it provides more experience and tools from which

to pull.

I’m passionate about being a working artist and sharing with you because our industry

is shifting. Those who respond will be a part of the change. Tell your stories! Build

partnerships with organizations, communities, and each other. Create new models for

how stories get made.

Empower yourself to build the part of your career you can control. Your authentic

voice has an opportunity to shine a light on humanity in more ways than one."

Curriculum

Available upon request.