Actor Blog Posts
How to Get a Hollywood Talent Agent When You Live Outside the U.S.
Actors all over the world have the big dream of working as an actor in Hollywood film and TV productions. Just because you are an actor ...
Actor Headshots: How To Jazz Up Your Existing Photos
Does your acting headshot have a red tint? Does your skin look redder in the headshot than it does in everyday life? If so, that’s not ...
The Cure For Audition Nerves
When it comes to auditioning, even the most experienced of actors, the “old hams” of the profession, get the jitters. Ian McKellen still talks about ...
Success in Acting – Setting Results Goals (Part 1 of 2)
Lots of actors say they’ve done everything they know to do and are still not achieving the goals they want, still not getting enough auditions. ...
What Every Actor Should Know About Networking & Building Career Equity
In Hollywood, as in a number of businesses, contact equity is critical. The more of the right people you know, the more valuable your Rolodex ...
7 Mistakes Killing Your Acting Resume (And How to Fix Them)
Do the credits on your acting resume make you question whether you even have an acting career? Given the level of competition in show business, ...
Talent Agent Marketing: Should You Send Your Headshot by Email or Snail Mail?
Every week actors ask me whether it’s better to snail mail a headshot through regular U.S. Mail to get an agent, or to blast it ...
7 Tips to Greater Confidence on Auditions
When it comes to auditioning for a film or TV role, it is common for actors to have butterflies when the big day arrives. For ...
Actor Headshots Make-Over: 7 Ways to Freshen Up Your Headshot without Re-Shooting
As an actor, you know that getting professional headshots is critical. If you’re not yet famous, your headshots are your number one calling card for developing your ...
Talent Agent Meeting Tips: 3 Ways to Impress in Your Interview
When you meet with an agent, they want to know something about you beyond what your resume alone will tell them. To be sure you ...
Every Actor Should Be Doing This… Are You?
As you probably already realize, there are so many actors in Hollywood that it’s a big challenge to be seen as unique. But to get ...
I Was Frozen for a Year—Here’s How It Affected My Acting Career
We all know it’s very important to stay inspired– truly inspired — and excited about your acting career. But I also know it can be tough in this ...
