Mindset is Key to Acting Success
Everyone can be the best that he or she can be, and that’s the first element of mindset: the aspiration. One has to aspire to a high level to be successful.
Interview: Donna Benedicto: “Not every character needs to fit into a box”
Donna Benedicto is a Filipina Canadian who decided to make a switch from full-time singing to pursue acting in 2013 because she saw a gap in Asian representation.
Making Bold Choices: The Do’s and the Don’ts
Making bold choices can set you apart from the competition or it can get you the title of “crazy actor.”
There’s No Such Thing As “Chemistry” In Acting
With deep listening, actors will be drawn to each other, as each one responds to the other and feels seen and heard.
The 6 Keys To Getting Headshots That Work For You, Not Against You
There are 6 main factors to consider with your headshot, each one playing a critical role in how your shot comes out.
The Cast of Emmy-Contender Short Form Series STRUT: “Every character is a human first”
One of the most interesting short form series available for streaming now is STRUT, a comedy about sex workers starring Christina Toth (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), Margaret Judson (THE NEWSROOM) and Manini Gupta (YOU). These three co-leads will be on the first round Emmy ballot for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or
How to Keep a Casting Director’s Attention
Casting will do anything to find the perfect actor for that role. So, the actor that books the job has to hold the attention of casting.
How Highly Sensitive People Can Achieve WILD Success Without Sacrifice
A highly sensitive performer is a double edged sword. Being sensitive to internal and external impressions means you may get overwhelmed.
Silence Is Death: Revisiting Cassavetes In The Digital Age
For many young filmmakers, there’s a debate between waiting to secure financing for your film or going out and making a film on the cheap.
How Can Actors Overcome Non-Stop Criticism & Find Strength?
Top performers of all types walk a perilous tightrope between giving their all to their work and jeopardizing their mental health.
Interview: Jade Zaroff and Sarah Franco from the Award-Winning Web-Series, ‘Jade & Jaded’
The best vehicles for actors to showcase their talents is material that they have self-generated. Like JADE & JADED, an award-winning web series about two girls trying to “make it” as health and wellness vloggers.
The Best Headshot Poses for Actors
What looks great to you may not be what casting directors have in mind. This guide will teach you what looks to go for.
Caitlin Patricia Weiler on Getting into Character for Headshots
Whether it be for a voiceover, TV or film, connecting to the true essence of your character is key for that connection to come alive.
Actor Noel Douglas Orput Shares an Excerpt From His Book, ‘Wait, I’m The A—Hole?’
Actor Noel Douglas Orput shares a portion of his book about a time on set that all actors will find semi-familiar.
Interview: Mercedes De La Cruz on Spirituality and Building a Career in Canada and Europe During the Pandemic
Mercedes De La Cruz recently wrapped filming a co-lead in the feature Because You’re Dead To Me and a co-star on the Netflix series Maid.
Actor Yuval David Doesn’t Wait For Opportunities. He Creates Them.
Several years ago, Yuval David proclaimed “this is the busiest year of my career!” That continued to increase… then 2020 happened.
What To Expect From an Online Acting Class?
Online acting classes are not exactly standard, but they’ve become the norm in the last year. As with anything, there are pluses and minuses.
Why Actors Need To Have Multiple Revenue Streams
There are countless opportunities to find different revenue streams, they just have to take the time to figure out what they love.
4 Ways to Instantly Fall in Love in a Scene
Love scenes can be challenging for actors because they might find their scene partner unattractive, annoying, mean, awkward, the list goes on.
3 Reasons Why Actors Should Avoid Selfie Headshots
A lot goes into creating an actor headshot. Overall, it is about capturing the essence of the actor for a particular look they are after.