For an actor, your resume and your headshot are the two essential tools you need to get going and start looking for work in the business. These are basically what gets you in the door with casting directors to do that oh so important audition and maybe book the job. Read More →
Let’s start with why actors need to be on social media….. It’s no longer a question of whether social media is important or not for actors – it is. Like it or not, it’s an essential marketing tool for your acting career. While it has been steadily growing in popularityRead More →
This post was originally published in March 2020 and has been rewritten and updated. In a previous post, What is an Actor’s Headshot and Why Do You Need One? I talked about the difference between “Commercial Headshots” and “Theatrical Headshots”. (*Please note: theatrical means photos you use for film andRead More →
I can’t stress the importance of having great headshots! For actors they really are your calling card – this is the first step to getting you in front of the casting director and into the audition room, or setting up a meeting with an agent. Over the course of yourRead More →
When I first wrote this article, I talked about the normal slowdowns the film and television industry experiences every year; right after pilot season, in the summer after episodics finish shooting, and end of year holidays over the Christmas / Hanukkah / New Years break. But there are exceptions: ThisRead More →
Auditions: it always seems like there is so much riding on them. They are the key to us getting work as an actor, and also seem to be the gateway to unlocking our dreams. If they go well, we have a shot! And if not, then, at least temporarily ourRead More →
“Getting an agent” is not like getting a dentist or hairstylist; you can’t just walk into an agency, or call them up and tell them that you want to be represented and actually have them sign you. Keep in mind, that when they “represent” you, their butt is on theRead More →
To an outsider it may seem that actors are the centre of any film or television production. And while the on-camera talent are the ones who get most of the credit, actors are really just a small piece of the puzzle – it takes a lot of people to makeRead More →
Auditions for new actors! Find the best audition sitesRead More →
➤ PHOTOGRAPHERS! Want to be added to the list? click here. ACTORS: Check out these lists if you need headshots in New York or Atlanta! Actors Headshots: Best Headshot Photographers in Los Angeles Shooting your first headshot can be intimidating. There is so much to think about and they areRead More →