UPDATED 2026: we almost never print resumes anymore. I personally still keep a PDF because they are still occasionally asked for with specific submissions or auditions. Follow the steps below to make yours stand out, and apply these basic principals to casting sites as well. For an actor, your resumeRead 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 →
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Update: July 2022 – this list is shrinking I have actually booked work directly off of Facebook. It came from having a carefully crafted profile and building real, genuine connections with people. That is still valuable, but I’m finding the groups are a whole other story….. When I first wroteRead More →
Casting scams are an unfortunate, but very real, aspect of the business. They have been around for as long as people have wanted to be actors. They prey on your hopes and dreams, and work largely because acting and modeling are a highly sought-after professions. The fact that now allRead More →
Get your questions answered about how to find an agent, become an actor and moreRead More →
What can ruin an acting career? Here are the Top 8 Career Mistakes That Actors Commonly MakeRead More →
If you don’t have the budget for headshots or classes, check out these budget friendly options for becoming an actor. 5 things you can do now to advance your acting career.Read More →
As long as there have been actors, I’m sure there have been agents and managers. But as the industry has gotten more and more specialized over the years, the role of agents and managers has changed. If you’re a new actor just starting out in the business, this can beRead More →
Voice over is something that I never planned to do. I came up through the theatre as a kid, found my way from the stage to the camera as a young adult. The camera and I hit it off! We had an instant love affair! Rivaled only by the loveRead More →