AAC × GOLDEN SHADE STUDIOS
THE STUDIODISCIPLINE,FOR THE CRAFT.
An ongoing professional home for working actors.
Existing members sign in to the portal.
WHAT IS THIS
Ongoing positioning for the working actor.
STUDIO ERA is the membership layer of AAC — ongoing professional positioning, image strategy, and career-package development for working actors. It is not a gateway to casting: no auditions, no placement.
THE MEMBERSHIP
TWO TIERS. ONE STUDIO.
THE WORKING MEMBERSHIP
STUDIO ERA
$39/mo · $390/yr
- Studio Era Sessions
- Session Library
- Member Resources
- 20% off eligible Golden Shade standard photography
- PR + Editorial Concierge — individually quoted, through Golden Shade
THE ANNUAL DEPTH
STUDIO ERA+
$150/mo · $1,500/yr
$150/mo is a 12-month membership paid in monthly installments.
Everything in STUDIO ERA, plus:
- PR + Editorial Concierge — individually quoted, through Golden Shade
- Casting Director Office Hours
- Annual Package Review
- Personalized Package Strategy
- Image Strategy where relevant
- Annual Image Refresh (60-minute photography session · 2 looks · 2 standard retouches · all raw files, Golden Shade Studios, one per 12-month term)
- 48-hour early registration for public AAC Workshops
- 20% off public AAC Workshops
JOIN
JOIN THE LIST.
Membership opens when billing goes live. Joining today means joining the interest list — no payment, no obligation. We write when the studio opens.
Be the first to know when Studio Era enrollment opens.
PACKAGE STRATEGY
KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE. WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION. WHAT COMES NEXT.
ERA+ members receive an annual professional review of their career package, followed by a personalized, prioritized strategy. The judgment comes from Alexis and Mikhail — not an automated diagnosis.
Package Review — submit your materials in advance; Alexis and Mikhail review them privately, then meet with you live
Personalized Package Strategy — your prioritized roadmap out of the review: what to address, in what order
Image Strategy where relevant — how your images support the strategy
Annual Image Refresh where relevant — the shoot that puts the refreshed image into the package
STUDIO ERA SESSIONS
CONVERSATIONS FOR THE WORKING ACTOR.
Recurring live conversations with Alexis and Mikhail — professional image, positioning, materials, package decisions, readiness, and the practical questions working actors face.
- Recurring · members included
- Conversational Q&A
- Led primarily by Alexis + Mikhail
Every Studio Era Session is recorded and added to the member Library, building an ongoing archive you can return to anytime while your membership is active.
A SINGLE SESSION
Not a member yet? A single Session may be purchased on its own for $10, one-time. Members attend as part of membership — no upgrade needed.
AAC × GOLDEN SHADE STUDIOS
CASTING PERSPECTIVE MEETS IMAGE STRATEGY.
Built with our partner, Golden Shade Studios: Alexis's casting perspective meets Mikhail's image perspective — applied to your professional image all year.
- 20% off eligible Golden Shade standard photography — all members
- Annual Image Refresh — ERA+ only · one per 12-month membership term
- 60-minute photography session · 2 looks · 2 standard retouches · all raw files
- Designated Studio Era availability
PR + EDITORIAL CONCIERGE
BUILD BEYOND THE STANDARD PACKAGE.
Studio Era members have access to individually quoted PR and editorial services through Golden Shade — editorial opportunities, press, articles and features, magazine-focused work, and other editorial and visibility services as available. Each inquiry is scoped individually — Mikhail helps identify and arrange the right opportunity for your goals, and you receive a custom quote before deciding.
Higher-level editorial and press assets can strengthen your EPK, professional website, representation and pitch materials, press section, and overall professional positioning.
- À la carte — individually quoted, not included in dues
- Available to all Studio Era members
- Arranged through Golden Shade
CASTING DIRECTOR OFFICE HOURS
LIVE. MONTHLY.
A monthly live virtual group drop-in with Alexis — practical questions around materials, auditions, package decisions, career positioning, and professional readiness. ERA+ only. Group drop-in, not individual coaching.
PACKAGE REVIEW
A PRIVATE ANNUAL REVIEW OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE.
Submit your materials in advance; Alexis and Mikhail review them privately and meet with you live. The resulting Personalized Package Strategy lives in your member portal. ERA+ only. Recording provided afterward through the portal.
MEMBERSHIP
STUDIO ERA
$39/momonthly
STUDIO ERA
$390/yrannual
STUDIO ERA+
$150/mo12-month payment plan
STUDIO ERA+
$1,500/yrannual
STUDIO ERA+ at $150/mo is a 12-month membership paid in monthly installments.
QUESTIONS
What is the difference between ERA and ERA+?
ERA is the working membership: Studio Era Sessions, the Session Library, member resources, and 20% off eligible Golden Shade photography. ERA+ adds the private annual cycle — Casting Director Office Hours, the Annual Package Review, a Personalized Package Strategy, the Annual Image Refresh — plus 48-hour early registration and 20% off public AAC Workshops.
Are Studio Era Sessions included in membership?
Yes — Sessions are part of membership for both ERA and ERA+ members. A single session may also be purchased on its own ($10, one-time) by nonmembers.
Is the Annual Image Refresh included in ERA?
No — the Annual Image Refresh is an ERA+ benefit only, once per 12-month ERA+ term.
Are public AAC Workshops included in membership?
Public AAC Workshops are separate and open to the public. ERA+ members receive 48-hour early registration and 20% off public AAC Workshops.
Can I join month to month?
Yes — both tiers have monthly options: ERA at $39/month, and ERA+ at $150/month on a 12-month payment plan. Annual options ($390/year and $1,500/year) are also available.
Is Studio Era a casting service?
No. Studio Era is a professional working membership. It does not provide access to auditions, casting opportunities, or preferential placement.
What exactly is a Studio Era Session?
A recurring conversational Q&A for members, led primarily by Alexis and Mikhail, on the working-actor side of the craft — image, positioning, materials, package decisions, readiness. Each session opens with a discussion point, then takes member questions.
What is included in the Annual Image Refresh?
A 60-minute photography session with two looks at Golden Shade Studios on designated Studio Era dates, once per 12-month Era+ term. Included: 2 standard retouches and all raw files.
Where do members sign in?
Existing members sign in through the member portal login page.
What are the current term and billing details?
Terms are 12-month cycles: ERA is $39/month or $390/year; ERA+ is $150/month (12-month plan) or $1,500/year. Full written terms and legal language are still in review and will be published before billing goes live.
When can I join?
Enrollment in Studio Era opens when the membership's payment flow launches. Join the interest list and we'll contact you when it's live.