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At Actorfest NY, the experts were asked what they consider pitfalls at auditions. Here is a video of things to do and AVOID during an audition.I think one of the most significant is when an actor argues creatively with a CD. NO NO!!! Our job is to take direction and use it, not argue it. Continue reading Things to avoid during auditions… As far as tools for actors go, I think a P.O. box is often overlooked: they’re useful and can even solve a few problems…
I don’t know about you, but I don’t really want to hand out my home address to every potential contact, actor, CD, Agent… Continue reading P.O.Boxes as a tool for actors… Most of us write emails everyday. Agents, CDs, Producers, directors, teachers, fellow actors… So, why don’t we put the same care into our emails as our other communications? The way you present yourself on writing also says alot about you so dont just jot down the first things that come to mind. Below I share some guidelines on writing an excellent email. Before I go further, I want to say that these tips are assuming that you are sitting in front of your computer typing a business email. Emails from mobile devices are a different story for a different post… Continue reading WRITING THE PERFECT PROFESSIONAL EMAIL.. Great article of “Petermans Eye” on character actors and their amazing contribution and sometimes belittled rewards… for the full article… Click Here. Continue reading LOVING CHARACTER ACTORS…
The job of a lead actor in a feature film is… Feature film acting is the most difficult because of four things: Continue reading YOUR JOB AS AN ACTOR. Sometimes, stars don’t have to work and sweat their way to a first gig. Sometimes, their dads, mothers, relatives or friends give them that shot. Is it fair? Is it decent. Let me put it this way. CONTACTS are fundamental in this business. Making them from scratch or having some come as inheritance makes no difference. You need them. And every “smart” actor knows how hard this business is so will use anything they can to get a big break. So if you have someone who can help you: USE THEM. Dont try and be a martyr by saying things like: “I want to make it on my own…”. Its not how the world works. Its not real, and its not smart. NOBODY makes it in this world alone, not in this one or any other profession. So you need to stop holding yourself back and try and contact every… Continue reading WHATS IN A NAME? Its IMPERATIVE that you know each of these positions before you actually work on set if you dont want to sound amateur at work. Learn them, memorize them, and mainly respect them. These are the people that ultimately make you look good…or not… Continue reading IMPORTANT: YOUR CO-WORKERS ON SET One of the best things you can do to learn of what goes on behind the scenes of a movie if you arent able to get a job there (yet!) is watch the millions of “making of viedeos”. Some are extremely helpful and others just give you an insight into the personalities and behaviour of professional actors which is also greatly helpful. .. Continue reading “MAKING OF” VIDEOS The Association of Talent Agents (ATA) is a Los Angeles based nonprofit trade association comprised of over 100 talent agencies primarily located in Los Angeles and New York. ATA’s premiere membership includes agencies of all sizes representing artist clients in the motion picture industry, stage, television, radio, commercials and literary work. It is believed that ATA member agencies collectively represent ninety percent (90%) of the working artists. ATA member agencies collectively employ an estimated one thousand talent agents. Continue reading Free NY and Los Angeles Talent Agency Directory Want to live like a celebrity, even if only for a day? Celeb 4 A Day makes it possible for you to live like the stars, by providing you with a personal paparazzi service that puts your face on the cover of a faux magazine. While their services are available to just about anyone, they market themselves primarily to D-List celebrities, entertainers or bands looking to boost their publicity at a public event. After all, if you’re being followed by cameras , you must be someone big, right? Well…no, but that’s what they want the public to think.
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Continue reading BEFORE YOU STUDY ACTING, STUDY THE LIFESTYLE Is seems as though the movie “Quantum Solace” is already doing horribly and leaving the hardest audience (critics) cold. This is why you should always attempt to book a new job before the official reviews come out. Imagine this: if the movie is a success, your next gig will have a much larger audience, BUT if your movie bombs, atleast you have a chance to redeem yourself and a secured paycheck!!!! If on the other hand you dont book it, you risk the bad reviews affecting future employers.SO remember:… Continue reading WHY YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR NEXT JOB BEFORE REVIEWS. Any business person planning to invest time, energy, and his life savings in a new business commits himself to relentless research. He interviews people in the field, checks the library and/or theinternet for information, and conducts a market survey to see if there is a need for his product. Continue reading QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE GOING INTO THE ACTING BUSINESS Whether we like it or not, its true that your face is your fortune. If you are Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, or Brad Pitt, your face can and will open many doors for you; if you are not perceived as beautiful, reviewers might not focus on your acting. This happened to Kathy Bates, where critics like John Simon said things like “its a shame her leading man should play opposite an actress who is enormously overweight”.,, Continue reading IS YOUR IMAGE AND PHYSICALITY YOUR DESTINY??
Is it possible to earn a living as an actor? Bet you’ve heard that before…Yes, but it is difficult. According to SAG’s records, only 6% of the almost 100,000 actors who are already in the union make what SAG speaks of as “middle-class” earnings of $30,000 to $70,000 a year, and only 2% make over $100,000 annually… Continue reading THE HARD COLD FACTS ABOUT MONEY… Here is an article from the Acting School Directory where they talk about some qualities they believe make a great actor. I would emphasize number 2, 7 and 9. But overall I agree with most. What do you think? Tell me in your comments… Continue reading TOP 10 QUALITIES OF A GREAT ACTOR So I admit to being an absoloute “apple” fan and evangelist without a hint of shame for two reasons: it has overwhelmingly outperformed any of my PC experience, AND it is soooooo intuitive. Thats something I enjoy when I install a new prgram and dont really want to go through all the menus and tabs to learn how it works. Mac applications have a way of simplifying any users learning curve. Plus incase you havent noticed: Macs are the computers of the artists. And thats what you are my friend. Or will be soon hopefully. A working actor/artist… Continue reading 5 BASIC APPLICATIONS FOR ALL TECH SAAVY ACTORS Sometimes as actors we feel the need to be recognized for our job. And what better way that a grand award ceremony where other experts in the industry get together to hand you a statue? So for all of you out there trying to earn an award, know there are litterally hundreds of these to hand out. Here is a List of some of the most prominent ones: Continue reading AWARDS AWARDS AND MORE AWARDS
As actors, we think of ourselves as artists, but that doesn’t mean we can neglect the business side of our career. There’s always a resume to update, meetings with our agent and mangers, auditions…etc. And to make sure we are straight in the business department, we generally (unless you actually have a rented space separate as an office) a home office… Continue reading SETTING UP THE PERFECT ACTOR’S HOME OFFICE |
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