A lot of people aspire to become movie directors but do not know how and where to start out. Most think that they should head out to film schools or work as understudies for top Hollywood directors in order to get noticed. What they fail to realize is that all the resources to make films ...
The casting process is an often misunderstood and mysterious process. Actors try endless things to make their best impression but it is often overlooked because honestly, they’re just trying too hard. A great majority of actors are kiss-asses. They walk in a room with the biggest smile they are capable of and then serenade the ...
Maybe one of the most asked questions I get from friends and aspiring movie extras is, “Can I make a living being an extra.” Well, honestly, probably not. While this may sound a little callous, the truth of the matter is if you’re not living in an area where films and TV shows are continually ...
Several years ago I was the assistant for a major casting director. The project we were currently working on was for a very popular musical. Throughout the day, I was in the audition room taking notes along with the casting director and the producers. While some of the actors were very professional, selected great songs ...
Okay, so you’re an actor – either experienced or the lack there of. And you have found yourself inside of the audition room. Needless to say that this is where stars are born, and careers can crash and burn. However, even if you do a horrible audition, and it seems that you are finished – ...
Never in a million years did I want to be on reality television, let alone audition for one. I am comfortable living my life with my family. However, as soon as I started freelance writing, I started using a great asset called Help a Reporter. Basically, it is a service that brings writers and sources ...
