Commercial Acting Certification – 8-Week On-Camera Training Course

Master 20 Commercial Styles. Get Booked. Build Your Demo Reel.

Learn how to stand out in today’s competitive commercial industry with this 8-week, hands-on program. You’ll train in 20 essential commercial formats – lifestyle, comedic, testimonial, UGC, voice-over, and more – while creating professional demo reels, refining your brand, and getting insider guidance from working commercial coaches.

Key Areas Covered:

  • Business of Commercial Work: Learn about the industry, contracts, and securing jobs.
  • Understanding Your Castability: Identify your unique selling points and best-suited roles.
  • Interactive Commercial Workbook: Practice 20 styles with coaches and enhance your marketing strategy.

$599.00

Program Overview

The Commercial Acting Certification 2 is an intensive 8-week training program designed to prepare actors for success in today’s competitive commercial industry. You’ll work with experienced coaches to master 20 distinct commercial styles—from lifestyle and comedic to testimonial and UGC—while refining your on-camera delivery, pacing, and brand identity. This course also includes hands-on marketing strategy, self-assessment tools, and a commercial workbook to elevate your casting readiness. By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with polished demo reels, a sharper sense of your castability, and the tools to confidently audition for a wide range of commercial roles.

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Actor performing lifestyle and testimonial commercial scenes during U.S. Talent Academy's 8-week Commercial Acting Certification training program.

What You Will Learn During Commercial Acting Lessons

 

Commercial Acting Styles Covered:

  1. Lifestyle: Showcases people using a product naturally in daily life.
  2. Testimonial: Features real customers or actors sharing product experiences.
  3. Comedic: Uses humor or exaggerated scenarios to entertain and promote.
  4. Inspirational: Creates emotional connections with success stories or luxury lifestyles.
  5. Narrative-Driven: Tells a short story incorporating the product or service.
  6. Product Demonstration: Highlights product features and benefits by showing it in use.
  7. Problem-Solution: Introduces a problem and presents the product as the solution.
  8. Call-to-Action (Direct): Urges immediate action, often with limited-time offers.
  9. Comparison: Contrasts the product with competitors to emphasize superiority.
  10. Animated/Illustrated: Uses animation or graphics to explain or tell a story visually.
  11. Slice-of-Life: Shows everyday scenarios with the product integrated seamlessly.
  12. Celebrity Endorsement: Features a celebrity to promote trust and credibility.
  13. Music Video-Style: Combines music and visuals for a dynamic, engaging presentation.
  14. User-Generated Content (UGC): Mimics content made by customers or influencers.
  15. Socially Conscious: Links the product to a societal or environmental cause.
  16. Event-Based: Promotes products tied to a specific holiday, season, or event.
  17. High-Energy: Uses quick cuts, bold visuals, and upbeat music for excitement.
  18. Industrial/Corporate: Targets businesses with training or branding videos.
  19. Voiceover-Driven: Relies on a compelling voiceover with visuals as support.
  20. Concept-Driven: Uses unique or symbolic storytelling to evoke curiosity or emotion.
Free ring light and tripod kit included with 8-week commercial acting course at U.S. Talent Academy to support professional self-taping setup

Bonus Perks

  • Free ring light and tripod to upgrade your self-taping setup
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      Demo Reel Goals

      After completing the program you will have the following demo reals:

      • 2 minute commercial demo reel
      • 1 minute host demo reel
      • How To” or “Open Box” demo reel
      • Native language commercial reel
      • Create reels showcasing your strengths in commercial styles (Certification 2).

      Ready to Start Booking Auditions with Confidence?

      Gain expert training in TV and commercial acting, build professional reels, and understand castability to excel in the entertainment industry. Graduates leave with industry-ready materials and the skills to book major roles.

      Limited spots available. Enroll now and receive your free tripod kit!

      Register for Certification 2 Now
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      Call: 801-688-3773

      Schedule of Acting Classes

      Wednesdays 6:30PM – 8:30 PM MST (Teens & Adults).
      Thursdays 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, MST – Teens and Tweens Only
      Duration: 2 hours/week for 8 weeks.

      Meet Your Acting Coaches and Instructors

      Dana Moore

      Dana Moore

      Commercial Work Coach

      A versatile professional known for roles in Yellowstone (2018) and Just a Pill Away (2024), Dana is represented by Sovereign Talent Group. She brings real-world casting insights and audition prep directly from her ongoing TV and film career.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the 20 Styles of Commercials Acting Certification?

      This 8-week course teaches actors how to master 20 different commercial acting styles — from comedic to testimonial — while developing high-quality demo reels. You’ll train with professional coaches to refine tone, pacing, delivery, and branding to stand out in the competitive commercial industry.

      Who should take this commercial acting class?

      This program is ideal for beginner and intermediate actors looking to break into commercial work. It’s also perfect for content creators, influencers, and models who want to improve on-camera presence and expand into paid commercial roles.

      What will I learn in this commercial acting course?

      You’ll study 20 unique commercial types including lifestyle, product demonstration, UGC, comedic, and direct-to-camera. You’ll also learn how to identify your castability, read scripts professionally, and tailor performances to brand tone.

      Do I get a demo reel from this course?

      Yes. You’ll create up to four commercial demo reels, including a 2-minute commercial showcase, a 1-minute hosting reel, a “How To” or “Open Box” reel, and an optional reel in your native language.

      Is any equipment provided for self-taping?

      Yes. Students receive a free ring light and tripod as a bonus gift to help create professional-looking self-tapes and reels at home.

      What makes this program different from other acting classes?

      Unlike general acting programs, this course focuses entirely on commercial performance. It includes marketing strategy, script exercises, castability insights, and hands-on reel production — all in just 8 weeks.

      Will this help me get real commercial work?

      Absolutely. This course is designed to prepare you for paid commercial roles, giving you the tools to market yourself professionally, submit polished audition tapes, and connect with casting opportunities.

      What age groups are eligible for this certification?

      We offer separate sessions for teens/tweens and adults. Each group receives age-appropriate scripts and coaching designed to help them succeed in the commercial acting industry.

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