The first course specifically designed to help you leverage AI to improve your auditions so you can focus on your craft instead of on stress.
If you could confidently KNOW you’re submitting the best possible take every time you audition without:
❎ feeling creatively blocked about how to approach the role
❎ watching the entire season of a show just to understand the tone
❎ spending $125 on an acting coach hoping for a miracle because you’re underprepared, wasting 2 hours picking the best take
❎ playing detective to gather all the subtext, understand the writer’s intent and figure out how the heck your character even fits into the larger picture…
Would you do it?
“This is undoubtedly the most useful course I have taken about self taping. Sometimes an audition would come in and I wouldn’t know how I would have the time and energy, with my demanding job and multiple responsibilities to do the script analysis, memorize the lines and film the scenes. Now I feel like I have a tool that can help me save time, so I can enjoy the process and not just struggle to get the audition submitted on time.”
~ Maria Marlow
Wild Cards, Riverdale & many other network TV credits
This groundbreaking course will show you EXACTLY how to improve EVERY step of your audition process.
MY AI ETHICS PROMISE TO YOU
This class teaches you to use AI in ways that:
✓ NEVER compromise your artistry (you still make all creative choices)
✓ NEVER replace your coach (AI is your prep tool and assistant, NOT your teacher)
✓ DOESN’T violate copyright laws
Now, I’m not some massive AI advocate or anything. I believe wholeheartedly that protections need to be in place to secure the future of actors, writers, directors and the industry at large.
What I DO advocate for is YOU. And it’s my job to show you how to use modern tools and stay ahead of the curve so you can thrive in a quickly changing environment. I wouldn’t be doing my job if I just pretended AI didn’t exist. That would be doing a DISSERVICE to you.
I’m Jona Xiao, the founder of Career ACTivate. I’ve been a full time working actor for many years. I’ve got 45+ credits under my belt and am starring in Marvel/Disney+ EYES OF WAKANDA.
And I’m here to help you leverage AI and ENSURE it does not replace you.
And the truth is this:
I use AI with every audition I get.
Thanks to AI, I feel more prepared when I show up to coach. I no longer spend endless hours choosing between takes. I have a much clearer understanding of my own audition process and I’m truly becoming a better actor.
Wild, right?
YOUR AI AUDITION SIDEKICK ROADMAP
- AI Basics. You’ll begin your journey feeling well-equipped to navigate the tech side of ChatGPT so you never lose track of the most helpful conversations, stop stressing about how the heck to upload a video, and just feel more confident about your approach.
- Script GPS: Get The Lay of The Land For Your Scene. I’ll give you specific prompts to efficiently break down scripts and scenes with accuracy. You’ll save so much prep time and make artistic choices that align with the writer’s intent and tone of the project without falling down any Netflix rabbit holes.
- Cast It! You’ll learn the essential first step to getting results that feel specific, informed, and super aligned with the goals you have for your character. Now, you won’t have to worry about getting the same responses other actors get using AI.
- Emotional X-Ray. You’ll understand how to explore the subtext of the sides when you learn how to leverage AI. Our Emotional X-Ray Formula Reveals what’s beneath the words and character deep dives with AI so your performance is more layered and nuanced.
- The Bold Choice Generator. Nobody wants to get lost in the “Sea of Sameness.” And you can use AI to spark your own creativity to ensure that the performance you deliver is bold, memorable, and completely on-brand with the actor you truly are. The Bold Choice Generator is designed to showcase the most authentic and on-brand version of YOU.
- The Improv Decoder. Go from blank slate to polished script in seconds for those mysterious auditions that expect you to show up and improvise.
- The Finisher. You’ll leave the casting director smiling, intrigued, or moved by creating a strong, memorable finish. If you ever feel creatively stuck about how to make an audition your own, AI Audition Sidekick will get your creative juices flowing!
- The Adjustment Ally. For those times when you can’t get coaching, but you still want some direction, you can train AI to provide personalized adjustments and tweaks to give you a boost of confidence and a better performance.
- The Decider. Stop stressing over which takes to submit and let AI do the heavy lifting. You’ll learn an easy formula to confidently select the best take plus decide when and how submitting multiple takes is a smart move. You’ll also see the nuances and AI’s feedback for my S.W.A.T. audition that GOT ME BOOKED!
AI AUDITION SIDEKICK HELPS WITH MORE THAN THE AUDITION.
YOU CAN APPLY EVERYTHING YOU LEARN TO PREPARE SMARTER WHEN YOU DO BOOK THAT ROLE
PLUS, YOU’LL RECEIVE THESE MUST-HAVE BONUSES:
LIFETIME Course Access
LIFETIME access to the entire course so you can revisit it anytime you want to up-level your materials and as your brand evolves.
The Ultimate AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for Actors
($100 value)
The secret to AI success is all in the prompt. You’ve gotta know HOW to prompt AI so it can generate the most useful responses. The better direction you give, the better results (tailored to you) you’ll get.
But never fear. I’ve got you covered with this cheat sheet where you’ll:
✅ Save Time: Access pre-built prompts tailored for actors, so you can dive right into your audition prep.
✅ Spark Creativity: Use prompts designed to explore subtext, emotional beats, and bold choices.
✅ Stay Consistent: Ensure your performances stay on-brand with repeatable, effective prompts.
✅ Eliminate Guesswork: Know exactly how to structure your prompts for the best AI feedback.
Pro Career Assessment
($100 value)
60-Minute Pro Career Assessment with a Career ACTivate Expert Consultant
- Get clarity on your goals
- Assess personal challenges
- Discover new opportunities
But Jona…Why is it so cheap?
So glad you asked! Because we both know I could easily offer this one-of-a-kind course for $997. But the industry is shifting super quickly and I really believe EVERY actor needs to know this information. So, I’m making it as accessible as possible.
Here’s what actors are saying about this system:
“I highly recommend this course, it has been a game changer for me in terms of my comfort level with AI and truly using it as a creative collaborator.”
~ Diana Elizabeth Jordan
S.W.A.T. + 45 more credits
- want to take the fear and mystery out of AI
- want to save time on every aspect of self-taping
- want to bring as much of yourself as possible to a role of any size or genre.”
~ Desirée Baxter
Étoile
“Embracing AI is the new Self Tape argument. When that first reared it ugly head, I was livid but once I embraced it my booking ratio went up. I’m not organized enough to give percentages but with the online courses I’ve taken, including this one I’ve more than recouped my investment. Don’t get left behind. I hope that doesn’t come off as a fear tactic. It is just where we are. Auditioning has opened up to the world and we need better tools in our kits.”
~ Tom Pickett
Yellowjackets, Fire Country
“This is a wonderful course. I’m especially impressed with it considering how fast this technology has emerged how quickly and expertly you have rocked creating this class.”
~ April Billingsley
Acting Coach of over 15 years + more than 60 TV/Film credits
“There are very few actor training programs that are truly new, fresh and uber helpful. This was it! I’ve learned so much and am truly feeling like I’m on the cutting edge with this system and a better actor for it!”
~ Darlene Tait
Watson, Virgin River
“AI is a “scary” concept. As actors, we’ve heard so much about it being a threat to our jobs. But listening to Jona talk about all the different ways AI could be a useful tool just made sense. It’s like having another coach. Finding ways to utilize it to OUR benefit can give us a leg up on some of the competition and allow us to work smarter, not harder.”
~ Jef Canter
CBS’ Bull
Adapt
or Get
Left Behind.
🎭 Hop aboard the AI Train: Ride it or miss the momentum
Imagine the entertainment industry like a fast-moving train. AI isn’t here to replace your talent—it’s the fuel upgrade that’s propelling the train faster than ever before. If you ignore it, you’ll be left standing on the platform, watching others speed ahead. But if you embrace it, you can take control of the engine, using AI to fuel smarter choices, faster prep, and bold performances. 🚂
🎬 Let’s get more current: Think of AI like the shift to self-tapes
Remember when self-tapes first started dominating auditions? Some actors resisted the shift, while others mastered the art, creating polished, professional auditions that booked roles faster. AI is the next evolution. You can either adapt and thrive, or risk being seen as unprepared for the industry’s cutting edge. 📹✨
The choice is yours.
Let Your AI Audition Sidekick Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve.
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