For the daily needs of actors trying to make it big!!!
Here it is. One of those moments you dream about but don’t know if will ever come true HAS come true. You are getting an award!!!!!!!!!!! Its great. You feel great, You look great, they give you a great award for a great job. Your on top of the world. Then its your time to shine and give a good speech. Who do you thank? Your blocked and have so many names of people who have helped you that you cant think straight…
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. [...]
Elizabeth Dillon at HB Studios in NY was one of the best teachers for beginning actors in the business. Her ability to be clear about acting choices set her apart from all the other teachers. Dillon said drama is heightened reality. Not just a sigh, but the most profound sigh. Not just a tear, but the most poignant tear. Not just a laugh, but a contagious laugh…
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Now a days there is simply no excuse to not take care of your mouths appearance or hygiene. With all the available products in the market though, sometimes it can be hard to decide…
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…
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…
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?
Its fundamentally important for an actor to present him/herself in a confident and professional manner. Specially because sometimes first-impressions are all we get with casting directors. So beside appearances, our body posture and our handshake need to match the “persona” we want to present. The perfect handshake is one that is not too aggressive but firm and made with a clear intent, with our hands clean and dry, and accompanied by a polite “hello” and a smile…
By definition, being considered sexy is not a bad thing, but what about when people, and in particular actors or actresses, exploit it to earn some extra money? Is taking a few harmless pictures with less clothes counterproductive? Or will it boost a staggering career? What about flirting with the casting director, or wearing more alluring clothes to an audition?
History has proven once and again that there is no sure-fire way to…
Imagine this: you just had a great interview with a producer a friend of yours set up. Everything went smooth, they even mentioned several roles that suit you that they are working on, you feel like FINALLY something is starting to happen in your career. They say they will definitely be in touch soon. You give them your card, and wait for the call for hours…days…weeks…huh?