Actor Blog Posts
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 ...
Networking for Actors: 5 Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Jerk
When actors network in the film and TV business, it should be the same as networking in any other industry. Unfortunately, because actors feel so ...
Success in Acting – Taking Action (Part 2 of 2)
To review, as we covered in the previous article, there are two types of goals: 1. Results Goals: These are the final results you want ...
5 Truths Hollywood Doesn’t Tell You About Your Audition
Getting a call for an audition is one of the more exciting moments for an actor who’s trying to establish their acting career in Hollywood, ...
Actor Headshot Tips: Look Like a Star on the Day of Your Shoot
I’m sure you’ve heard something like this before: “Just because everyone else is doing it, is no good reason for you to do it. Would ...
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 ...
How To Overcome Procrastination Now
WOW! Every once in a while, time goes by so fast that I’ll suddenly realize it’s been a long time since I sent out one ...
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 ...
5 Tips To Improve Your Audition Call-Back Rate
No actor can expect to book every audition they go on – it’s just not possible. One of the key metrics that you should look ...
How to Get Representation with a Hollywood Talent Agent (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s How The Smart Girls Mailing to Talent Agents™ Works You call us and make your appointment to come in (or we speak on the ...
5 Ways To Get An Agent
Most actors realize that getting an agent for acting is an essential factor to becoming a working actor. But how to land that agent is ...
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 ...
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