hOLLYWOOD BOOT CAMP

ARTIST LAB

October 5th - 30th 2026

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Over four weeks, you will train, create, and work within a professional production environment, while developing the tools, relationships, and material required to pursue a career in the United States. This program is designed to answer one key question:
Where do you currently sit in your career?
and… what is required to take the next step internationally?

How the Program Works

A career-focused intensive designed to take you from: Training → Industry Exposure → Professional Production → O-1 Visa Readiness.

Week 1: Foundations + Positioning
$0.00

You begin by establishing your craft, voice, and market position.

  • Acting for screen & performance technique

  • Self-tape fundamentals (U.S. industry standard)

  • Business of acting & personal branding

  • Introduction to content creation

  • Project ideation & pitching foundations

Focus: Build clarity around who you are as an artist

Progression: Begin developing your own original project

Week 3: Industry + Rehearsal
$0.00

You transition into industry integration and production preparation.

  • Rehearsals for professional short film

  • Industry sessions with casting, managers, and producers

  • O-1 visa insight and career strategy

  • Outreach and relationship-building frameworks

Focus: Understand how the U.S. industry operates

Progression: Enter production with strategy, context, and readiness

Week 2: Development + On-Camera Work
$0.00

You deepen your work both on camera and creatively.

  • Advanced acting technique & scene work

  • Self-tape refinement and performance execution

  • Script development & storytelling fundamentals

  • Live studio tapings

  • Hollywood-based experiences

Focus: Strengthen performance and creative execution

Progression: Build professional-level material and creative direction

Week 4: Professional Production + Screening
$0.00

You step into a real production environment.

  • Perform in a professionally produced short film

  • Work with directors, crew, and industry practitioners

  • Execute under real on-set conditions

  • Final screening

Focus: Deliver performance within a professional pipeline

Progression: Gain credible screen experience and material

What You Gain

YOU LEAVE WITH:

  • A professional screen credit + footage

  • A produced short film (industry-standard production)

  • A developed original project + pitch

  • A refined self-tape portfolio

  • Direct industry exposure and connections

  • A clear understanding of your position within the U.S. market

YOUR OUTCOME:

By the end of the program, you will be positioned to understand how to actively work toward O-1 visa eligibility.

You will have clarity across:

  • Your craft and performance level

  • Your professional materials and assets

  • Your personal brand and positioning

  • Your content creation and IP development

  • Your industry relationships and exposure

  • Your understanding of the U.S. vs international market

  • Your strategy for building O-1 evidence, credits, and recognition

Alongside a clear roadmap outlining your next steps toward working professionally in the United States.

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:

  • Work on a professionally produced film — not a student project

  • Train within real industry workflows and expectations

  • Develop both your craft and career strategy simultaneously

  • Build credible, documentable progress aligned with international opportunities

How To Apply

  • Complete the application form with all required details.

    This helps us understand your experience, goals, and where you currently sit in your career so we can ensure the program is the right fit for you.

    APPLICATION

  • Once accepted, a 20% deposit ($800 USD) is required to secure your position.

    • Places are limited

    • Your spot is not confirmed until the deposit is received

    • Final payment is due 60 days prior to program commencement

  • We strongly encourage participants to obtain a B1/B2 Visitor Visa.

    The B-1/B-2 Visa allows you to travel to the U.S. for business and tourism purposes, including short-term training and industry exploration.

    • Not compulsory, but highly recommended

    • A valuable visa when working toward an O-1

    • Visa wait times can be long—we recommend starting this process as early as possible after securing your place

    👉 Official info: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

  • Accommodation will be coordinated with the Diversity Entertainment team.

    • Typically a shared house with the cohort (approx. 10 participants)

    • Designed to be cost-effective and collaborative

    • Final details will be confirmed 30 days prior to arrival

  • Once your visa is underway (or approved), you can book your flights.

    • Look for competitive fares and flexible tickets

    • Recommended airlines: Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, United, Delta

    • Consider flexibility in case you wish to extend your stay

    Note: It’s generally advised to have your visa in progress before confirming flights.

  • Arrival Date: October 2nd, 2026

    This allows time to settle in before the program begins.

    • Each accepted participant will meet with our team for a pre-program review of their materials, including headshots, showreel, and self-tapes

    • We will identify specific areas for development based on U.S. industry standards (including performance, presentation, and dialect where required)

    • This is an individualised development program, tailored to where you currently sit in your career

    • The program is designed with a clear focus: increasing your eligibility to work in the United States

    • Early action is strongly recommended—particularly for visa processing—to ensure a smooth experience

    • Please ensure you have read through our Terms & Conditions

  • I’m very grateful for all that I got to experience and learn doing the Artist Lab mentorship program. I met so many great people and got to work on a great project for the program (the TV pilot Queens of the Desert), which had a private industry screening event last year and is actively being developed into a show. Since finishing the mentorship, I have moved to Vancouver and secured film and commercial representation in Canada. Aside from producing and acting in a number of film projects as both an actor and producer here in Canada, my recent experience has also led me to being selected as a festival judge at the World Indie Film Awards in 2026. Would definitely recommend to any multi-hyphenate talent out there looking to challenge yourself!

    Hannah Carman, Alumni 2024
    Actor and Producer

  • Participating in The Artist Lab was an amazing experience that helped me grow as an artist. I learned new acting skills, connected with industry professionals, and attended events in Los Angeles that gave me real insight into the entertainment world. Being part of creating our own TV series pilot was especially exciting, as it allowed me to experience the full process from being on set to seeing the project come to life. It was incredible to meet new people, learn so much, and be involved in something with the potential to enter festivals and win awards. Since completing The Artist Lab, I’ve been able to move to Los Angeles and continue pursuing my career with confidence and clarity.

    Paris Joy, Alumni 2024
    Actor, Influencer and Producer
    Secured O-1 Visa within 12 months of completing the program

  • I participated in Diversity Pictures Artist Lab in 2024 and it is an experience I would recommend to anyone. Through this program I got to meet so many industry professionals who I am still in contact with now, I got to work with incredible coaches and mentors, and got to pitch, write, and star in a pilot episode. This program truly gives you the whole package. We received acting classes with some of LA’s finest teachers, writing classes, seminars with professionals from various parts of the industry; such as agents, editors, cinematographer, pitch deck creators, and more. We were also given the opportunity to pitch our ideas for a short film or pilot to a various production companies. I was fortunate enough to have my pitch picked up. The experience of working with a team to turn your idea into a reality was incredible and provided so many invaluable lessons. A year later we held a premiere for the pilot in a beautiful theatre in Los Feliz. This program gives you the opportunity to understand what it means to work in the film and tv industry in LA. Harriette St Ledger.

    Harriette St Ledger, Alumni 2024
    Actor, Model, Writer & Producer