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Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ
30th - 31st May, 2026
A curated industry intensive bringing Hollywood-level training, feedback, and career opportunities to Arizona actors.
ARIZONA ACTORS FEST
A curated industry intensive bringing Hollywood-level training, feedback, and career opportunities to Arizona actors.
30th - 31st May, 2026
INVITATIONAL
Arizona Actors Fest (AAF)
WHAT IS AAF INVITATIONAL?
Arizona's Premier Acting Invitaional
The Arizona Actors Fest Invitational is an exclusive industry intensive designed for serious actors ready to elevate their careers.
Instead of a large conference, AAF will host 50 selected actors for a focused weekend of training, performance, and industry feedback.
Participants will:
✓ Train with The Big 3
✓ Perform for LA agents and managers
✓ Receive professional career feedback
✓ Build meaningful industry relationships
Acting Students
Learn directly from industry professionals, gain clarity about the business of acting, and take confident steps toward your professional journey.
Filmmakers & Creatives
Connect with actors, industry professionals, and fellow creatives to spark collaborations and strengthen your storytelling network.
Agents & Managers
Meet prepared, career-focused talent in a curated space built for professional connections and long-term collaboration.
Actors & Performers
Gain industry insights, expand your network, and sharpen your craft. AAF connects performers with real opportunities and meaningful conversations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Built for People
Who Are Serious About Acting
Arizona Actors Fest isn't a casual meetup. It's a curated, high-impact weekend designed for people ready to take the next step in their career.
One Weekend That Could Change Everything
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Arizona Actors Fest is where dreams meet opportunity. A weekend that could change your career.
Acting Competition
A high-stakes, bracket-style competition where talent rises to the top.
Live Performances
Showcase your work in front of real industry decision-makers.
Career Acceleration
Walk away with clarity, direction, and actionable next steps.
Expo Floor
Meet headshot photographers, demo reel producers, self-tape studios, wardrobe consultants, and lifestyle sponsors.
Romeo Brown
Founder • Actor • Coach • Mentor
Helping actors book work, build confidence, and create long-term careers
Romeo Brown is a working professional actor, elite acting coach, and the visionary founder of All or Nothing Acting Studio (AON) and Arizona Actors Fest (AAF). Known for his disciplined mindset, no-excuses philosophy, and results-driven training style, Romeo has built a reputation for helping actors close the gap between potential and professional execution.
As an actor, Romeo has appeared in hit television series including Shameless, Dave, and FBI: Most Wanted, with a major recurring role in HBO’s highly anticipated Lanterns. His career is built on consistency, preparation, and relentless self-development values he now instills in every student he mentors.
After years of training and working in major markets, Romeo made the strategic decision to bring Hollywood-level standards back to Arizona. What started as a mission to elevate his own community evolved into All or Nothing Acting Studio, a high-performance training ground focused on truth, discipline, and booking-ready preparation. AON is not about “trying acting.” It’s about building professionals.
That same vision sparked the creation of Arizona Actors Fest (AAF) — a two-day conference and expo designed to connect Valley talent with industry professionals, advanced training, and real opportunity. AAF represents Romeo’s larger mission: to position Arizona as a legitimate hub for serious actors who are ready to compete at the highest level.
As a coach, Romeo is known for going beyond technique. He pushes actors to confront limiting beliefs, sharpen emotional access, master audition psychology, and develop the mindset required for longevity. His philosophy is simple: “Do the work. Book the job.”
Romeo Brown isn’t just building actors. He’s building a movement.
Brandon Hirsch
Scene Work Architect • Emotional Truth Specialist • Actor
Brandon Hirsch is a performance coach specializing in emotionally grounded, truthful acting. He helps actors move beyond surface choices and develop depth, vulnerability, and authentic connection in their scene work. At AAF, Brandon guides performers through transformative training that strengthens emotional access and sharpens instinct.
AAF brings together influential voices from across the film and performance industry, professionals who are actively shaping the future of storytelling and discovering new talent. This is your opportunity to learn directly from decision-makers, connect with experienced creatives, and gain insights that can elevate your career beyond the stage and screen.
Meet Your Coaches
Audition Strategy Expert • Booking Coach • Industry Technician
Max Decker is an audition strategy expert focused on helping actors succeed in today’s competitive casting environment. From self-tapes to callbacks, he teaches structured, confident audition techniques that convert talent into bookings. At AAF, Max equips actors with practical tools to deliver bold, controlled, and casting-ready performance
Max Decker
Together with founder Romeo, Brandon and Max create a powerful training ecosystem that blends emotional depth, audition strategy, and career positioning, giving actors practical insight, professional-level feedback, and the clarity needed to stand out in the industry.
Three Coaches • Three Disciplines • One Competitive Edge
The Arizona Actors Fest Invitational is an exclusive industry intensive for serious actors ready to elevate their careers.
Train
Featuring the Elite 50
Actors perform scenes or monologues in front of industry judges.
AAF INVITATIONAL
Perform
Connect
Selected actors will perform and receive feedback from LA agents, managers, and industry professionals.
Build meaningful relationships, gain career insight, and become part of the Elite 50 of 2026.
The Arizona Actors Fest Invitational is an exclusive industry intensive designed for serious actors ready to elevate their careers. Instead of a large conference, AAF will host 50 selected actors for a focused weekend of training, performance, and industry feedback.
✓ 2 days of professional actor training
✓ Scene performance opportunities
✓ Industry feedback from agents & managers
✓ Networking mixer with industry guests
✓ Professional career insights
✓ Exclusive Founders Class recognition
What Selected Actors Receive?
What Selected Actors Receive?
Founders Class of 2026
The inaugural AAF Invitational will introduce the Founders Class of 2026.
These 50 actors will be the first group selected to participate in Arizona’s newest professional acting event connecting Arizona talent with Hollywood industry professionals.
"This is what it feels like"
NOT 'acting' but being honest has freed me, and that’s one of the tools I’ve received from EAS!!"
Cunningham
I have also learned how to trust my instincts so much more which has freed me up to play and enjoy the process rather than being bogged down by perfection
Dajanae Cole
Testimonials
I had never seen a cold reading technique taught or even mentioned in the classes and studios I was at prior to Elemental... Knowing absolutely nothing about the scene or character before presenting it was terrifying and so liberating
Shaina Chavez
This particular method of teaching allows me to think deeper and faster on my feet. I feel more honesty in my acting than just performing for an audience.
Jean Leon
Apply to the Elite 50
Actors must apply to attend the AAF Invitational. Applications include:
• Headshot • Resume • Acting clip (2 minute monolgue)
Application Fee: $50
Only 50 actors will be selected.
Actors must apply to attend the AAF Invitational. Applications include:
• Headshot • Resume • Acting clip (1 minute)
Application Fee: $50
Only 50 actors will be selected.