Actor Blog Posts
5 Bad Questions To Ask Agents and What To Ask Instead
As mentioned in the related article on questions to ask agents, one of the biggest mistakes actors make in interviews with talent agents is not ...
How to Become a Talent Agent or Business Manager for Artists & Athletes
This short video highlights the day-to-day activities you might expect to encounter when you are a Talent Agent or Business Manager of Artists, Performers, and ...
How To Stay Optimistic About Your Acting Career in the Face of Rejection
In the face of all the rejection that is standard in Hollywood for actors, it’s easy to start questioning yourself and your abilities. You may ...
Typecasting Isn’t the End—How to Use It to Boost Your Acting Career
Most actors feel that versatility is their strength and so resist typecasting. While you might be able to play anything from Ace Ventura to Schindler, a ...
How Many Auditions Should You Be Getting? 7 Questions to Find Out
Ever been upset or confused that you’re not getting more auditions? Like many actors, you KNOW you could do the job…. but it’s very frustrating ...
Do Your Film Credits Look Made Up?
The term "billing," in case you are not familiar with it refers to how SAG credits you when you play a given role in a ...
Los Angeles Talent Agent Auditions: The Truth About Demo Reels & Monologues
If you’re an actor thinking about getting a Los Angeles Talent Agent, one of your biggest concerns may be about whether you need a demo ...
Create A Tipping Point In Your Acting Career
One of the most critical elements of success in any field, and especially, Hollywood, is to take consistent, directed action in moving your career forward. ...
5 Ways to Make Yourself More Castable & Land More Roles
Your look must be defined and polished in such a way that your casting is clear. As a true actor dedicated to the craft, you ...
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, ...
How to Prepare for a Talent Agent & Land More Auditions
What’s the best method for showing your talent to a talent agent: Is it a monologue? Is it a prepared scene? Is it a cold ...
Branding for Actors: Do You Really Need a Personal Brand?
The term “branding” is often misunderstood by actors, not because it’s their fault, but because it’s bandied around by people who don’t actually understand the ...
Contact Us
Smart Girls Productions
4335 Van Nuys Blvd., #322
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
smartgirls@smartg.com
818 907-6511
Copyright 1999 – 2025