No More Taft-Hartleys For Low Budget New Media Projects!
I HAVE BREAKING NEWS! OK, I'll start from the beginning... Our How To Taft-Hartley Yourself video is one of our most popular videos, because it provides actionable tips that you can...
FOX TV & Film Casting Moves to Casting Networks: What You Need To Do
In case you haven't heard - FOX Television announced last week that they've switched over from using Breakdown Services (Actors Access) to Casting Networks (LACasting/SFCasting/NYCasting) for their casting notices (as well...
So What’s The Deal With Actor Websites?
Happy Tuesday Actors! Today we're tackling an issue a lot of actors worry about- the actor website! Having your very own website can be a little nerve-wracking but it can be...
How To Research Talent Agents (the right way!)
Happy Tuesday! If you're looking for an agent, now is the time to look. Don't wait. Pretty soon the summer will be over and episodic season will be here, so let's get those meetings...
What Should We Think About These Charges?
Fear and uncertainty prevail in the casting workshop industry after yesterday's article from Variety announcing that charges have been filed against 25 people for charging aspiring actors for auditions. Let's be...
What You Need In Your Actor Toolkit
Happy Tuesday Actors! A few weeks ago we spoke with the amazing David H. Lawrence XVII who gave us the rundown on breaking into voiceover. David also runs a super-resourceful website called...
What to Wear at a Casting Workshop
Have you ever stood in front of your closet before a casting workshop and wondered what the heck you should wear? You're not alone. We've all been there! In this installment...
How To Write The Best Notes For Online Submissions
Picture this:
You see a breakdown you fit perfectly...
You choose the headshot that looks amazing...
You attach the perfect demo reel footage...
And then... You see the box.
"Submission Note"
They didn't ask for any specific information, but it's...
When Is The Right Time To Join SAG-AFTRA?
If you're an actor, especially here in Los Angeles, eventually you're going to cross paths with SAG-AFTRA, the (on-camera) actor's union.
Becoming eligible and joining SAG-AFTRA, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of...
Why Actors Need To Be On Social Media (with special guest Evin Michaels!)
Happy GuruTips Tuesday Actors! Continuing with our series on actors' online presence, we're getting into a huge factor: social media presence.
Social media, especially doing it the right way, can be difficult,...