Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, it’s easy for any actor to get a bad headshot. After years of looking at thousands of headshots and seeking advice from casting directors and other professionals, I’ve come up with a few tips for getting the best headshot possible. It’s Okay To Spend A Little More I ...
Headshot A headshot is one of the most essential tools that one must have to get started in acting. Headshots are professional black and white photos that casting directors use to determine who to cast for a particular role. These photos can be costly, ranging from $300-$500 dollars. If you cannot afford to have professional ...
What is a headshot? A headshot is a photograph taken from a little below shoulders up, that portrays an actor or actress in his/her natural state. Your headshot is a 8×10 basic picture of you that captures who you are–your personality, style and look. The headshot is sent as part of your resume to casting ...
Nashville, Tennessee is known as “Music City,” and with a plethora of recording studios and publishing companies, this is the city to be discovered. While musicians of all types flock to Nashville for opportunities, due to its proximity to the large Atlanta film market, actors and models are quickly finding this to be the ideal ...
So you want to be an actor. Whatever your age, and whatever your prior experience, if this is something you want, this is something you can do. You might not become a star, and it may not be your only means of support, but becoming a working actor is an attainable goal for anyone with ...
Portland, Oregon is located along the Columbia and Willamette rivers, and as of the 2010 Census, Portland is the 23rd more populous city in the United States. This vibrant city offers amazing vistas of the surrounding mountains, and due to its geographical location films, TV shows and other digital media projects are continually being produced. ...
Getting background or extra work, requires that you be in touch with the casting agencies that book these jobs. What follows is an overview of New York City’s background casting agencies and how to register with them. By being on as many background casting rosters as possible, you maximize your chances of getting paying work ...
Welcome to these four practical, user-friendly steps. This article is geared to your busy schedule. For the short version, read just the four steps. For the medium version – recommended for actors – read the sections for headshots, printing, and cuts in addition to the four steps. For the long version, intended for those who ...
Kansas City, Missouri surpasses St. Louis, Missouri as the largest city in the state, and is the sister city to Kansas City, Kansas. This city boasts a plethora of activities and industries, and within the past several years this city has become a beacon for the entertainment industry in the Midwest. While productions from the ...
Omaha, Nebraska is the largest and most populous city in Nebraska, and this booming city is home to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. While you may not instantly think that this city has a bustling film and television market, this Midwestern city continually sees productions of all sizes. If you are a local actor ...