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 come across in the best way, be sure you feel prepared and that you engage with them fully. Movie stars do media training — this is the “not-yet-a-star-but-soon-to-be” version of
“Are you an actor?” “Oh, yes. As a matter of fact I am.” “Really? What restaurant do you work at?” Yep. That’s an old Hollywood joke. Actor humor. Well, industry humor. And it might be funny to actors if it weren’t so true. If you’ve been pursuing a career in acting for any amount of
“It’s NOT who YOU know but WHO KNOWS YOU?” Is this starting to sound familiar? It should because we have said it several times over the course of our Hollywood Hot Tips Courses. But whether you already know it or not, it can’t be stressed enough. To get to know people in Hollywood, you REALLY
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. As an actor, you probably have already faced the many ups and downs that are an ongoing part of pursuing an acting career in Hollywood. Whether you are trying to
The biggest most costly mistake that actors, and really everyone in Hollywood makes, is not keeping track of and keeping in touch with the people that they meet over the years.
One of the reasons for this is that many times, it seems like too much effort. However, if you intend to have an acting career or any kind of Hollywood career, there’s no way around it. You have to have contacts. Essentially, your contacts are your customers.
Landing a role in a television pilot could change your life. Pilot season is a time for anyone who is serious about an acting career to hunker down and really focus because it has the potential to set you up for life. In the past it started in mid-January and ran through mid-May—and the majority