How Actors can use Social Networking to advance their career

Posted on May 26, 2011 in Acting | No Comments

Building a fan base using social networking isn’t only for filmmakers – it can also promote an actor’s career, not to mention it’s also how filmmakers can expand their online audiences.

…When Brandi Ford moved to the West Coast, she initially thought she’d use Facebook and Twitter to connect with fellow actors and alleviate her sense of isolation as a newcomer. But her online life gave her far more than she anticipated. For example, meeting casting directors and other industry professionals on the Internet led to a few in-person networking opportunities.

“The thing I love most about social media is that when you get a chance to actually meet someone in person, you feel like you already know a little bit about them, which makes real networking that much easier,” Ford says. “Will that translate into an audition? I hope so, but either way, it works for me.”

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