At this time of year, Los Angeles actors are faced with an interesting dilemma of what to do when the business is slow. We see it time and time again. But don’t let restlessness get the best of you! Read More
How Casting Directors Find (And Make) New Stars!
Ever wonder how an up and coming actor can get noticed by a casting director? Check out Vulture’s piece “How Casting Directors Find (And Make) New Stars” for insight into this mysterious process. A CD can be your biggest advocate when breaking into this business. Find out how to make their job easy so that they can then get you jobs!
http://www.vulture.com/2013/10/how-casting-agents-find-and-make-new-stars.html?mid=facebook_nymag
8 Creativity Lessons From a Pixar Animator
LA actors, ever feel stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes immersing yourself in a totally different creative world of people doing amazing things can bring powerful results. So take a moment to read “8 Creativity Lessons From A Pixar Animator” and we dare you not to feel re-energized in tackling your craft today!
http://zenhabits.net/pixar/
When the business is slow, an actor can feel like they may never work again! Our clients at the studio often ask for advice on what to do during the downtimes. These dry spells can take a dramatic turn if we don’t use our downtime effectively. So we’ve got a few ideas on how to make the most of the quiet before the new year craziness! Read More
Here at the studio, people often ask us how much it really costs to be an actor. Even from a purely financial perspective, with energy spent and personal sacrifices aside, what is costs each performer can range tremendously. Read More
How To Act Like You’re Already A list
Dallas Travers is at it again! This time with a great article on taking charge of your career and stepping into A list status! Read her three suggestions and put yourself in the driver’s seat.
http://www.dallastravers.com/mindset/act-like-youre-already-a-list/?inf_contact_key=a4b1b3712d9912d35cc3156cd0ad06998edce25f91d158e0bdf02d419e85e986
Last week on Saturday October 6th, I was lucky enough to go see Casting Director Twinkie Byrd’s 2013 Monologue Slam. It was an exciting, TV star studded event, and was part of the Hollywood Black Film Festival hosted by the W Hotel. Celebrity Casting Director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd is a Brooklyn-born and raised casting director with more than 20 years of experience in the industry.Read More
Everyone is still talking about the Breaking Bad finale. The show was able to build an almost unbearably heightened narrative tension – that no Hollywood film has ever achieved. Read more in Tribeca Film’s “How Will Breaking Bad Change Cinema?”
http://tribecafilm.com/features/racking-focus-how-will-breaking-bad-change-cinema
