For the daily needs of actors trying to make it big!!!
The job of a lead actor in a feature film is…
To deliver a physical and emotional interpretation of a screenwriter’s work, in line with a director’s vision, while maintaining long-term physical and emotional continuity.
Feature film acting is the most difficult because of four things:
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…
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. ..
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.
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In order to make an intelligent decision about acting as a way to spend your life, do the research. Its a shame they only write biographies on the successful actors, when in fact it would be much more instructive to talk about all those actors who never made a dime in the business. Because the public is only exposed to star actors’ lives, most people have the idea that that is the lifestyle of any actor…
In modern times we are used to getting things done fast. Whether it be due to a lack of time or in other cases laziness, we like immediate results. But ACTING IS A MARATHON, not a fast sprint. So its imperative that as actors we develop a patience. You will spend alot of time waiting for a call, or an answer, or even success…
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:…
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.
In many ways, an actor is no different than any other business person. To enter the marketplace in an effective way, the actor needs to analyze his product by coming up with clear, concise answers to a series of essential questions that you need to ask yourself..
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”.,,
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…
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…
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:
Its not always easy to let someone in your life, but even less easy, is to let someone in when you are surrounded by an industry based on image, false promises and self-interests. And personal assistants get close, really close!…
This is the thing; if you have been following this blog you already know it focuses both on the personal, technical and business sides of acting. So you know I personally believe every actor is his own boss, his own company, his own business, his own PR, accountant, manager and his own employee. So ask yourself this…
If you don’t have one already, or you need a change, you should be doing research on finding a top-notch photographer who specializes in actors’ headshots. Get referrals and interview them, look at their portfolio and think about which one could take a better picture of you. AND about with whom you would feel more comfortable…
Its amazing what technology can do now-a-days and how the studios and film-makers are using it leaves us in awe. Every year some new form of CGI or motion-sensors showed up. But now we are going to witness a whole new level. 3-D animation movies with people-like characters will no longer take years to make…and who knows what more developments this will lead to!
Unless they’ve made a huge mistake or betrayed you someway, its usually very hard to move on from your agent. The feeling is that of leaving someone who believed in you when others wouldn’t give you a chance. And that’s how most actors feel. But at the end of the day, they are making money and you are making money, and it’s a business relationship One of the best pieces of advice I ever received…
The importance of owning the domain:
www.yourname.com
May seem very silly to you now, but give this some thought. IMAGINE: You’ve actually made it big, you are known in the industry and with the general public. You have fans and millions of people are using google to look for info on you. The first thing that comes up?
Agents are there to help actors get work, so it wont come as a shock to you that there are thousands of phony agents trying to take your money. Whether a single agent or an agency, know what you are entitled to and what your rights are.
First of all if any agent asks for ANY money upfront using excuses such as investing in pictures, a nominal fee or even a monthly fee….RUN!!!!…