Originally published June 3, 2020 So how do you become a successful actor? Is there a secret formula, something that a few A-Listers know that the rest of us don’t? Is it luck, good genes or just plain hard work? I’ve been a self-help junkie for years; studied success andRead More →
Today I’m going to venture out of the norm and talk about something a little different. Acting is probably one of the most challenging careers you can choose. While there are all of the “nuts a bolts” of it, like actually learning how to act, branding, promotion, casting director relationships,Read More →
Many of us began January 1, 2021 with big dreams and hopes of a fresh start after the crushing challenges of the previous year. But here in the U.S. it has been anything but a smooth start. The film industry, like everything else across North America, is on shaky ground.Read More →
** This post was originally published in December 2019 but has been completely updated for January 2021 Audition: as actors we often wait, hope and pray for them. Auditions are our lifeblood. They mean getting in front of a casting director, which means getting a shot at a job, whichRead More →
If you’re a new actor or even a seasoned professional, an acting career largely depends on the number and quality of acting auditions you can find and be called in for. Whether you are looking for acting auditions in Los Angeles, auditions in New York, Atlanta, Chicago or any otherRead 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 →
With so many acting hopefuls arriving in New York and LA everyday, with big dreams of fame, fortune and celebrity lifestyles…. or at least of finding acting work or modeling or voiceover gigs, the competition can be pretty stiff! On the major casting sites, such as Actors Access or Casting Networks,Read More →
Social Media: Say Good-bye to Self-Promotion, How and What to Share If you’re like most actors, you absolutely hate the term “self promotion”. Acting, sounds great! Telling people about your wins and successes – awesome! Doing a song and dance to “promote yourself” so you can book work or evenRead 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 →
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 →
