Christopher Nolan On Working With Actors
Christopher Nolan discusses the virtues of being honest with Actors during an AFI Harold Lloyd Masters Seminar.Read More
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How to Get an Acting Audition
Paul Suchecki breaks down the basics on how to land auditions as an actor. …Headshot: Make sure that your headshot accurately reflects how you look today. You have about a second to make an impression on a producer or a casting director, which is why you need an 8×10 as your lead shot. It’s fine Read MoreRead More
Film Contracts: What are Points?
Don’t Just Make Your Points, Define Them! by Jeremy Juuso Points? Points? What on earth are those things people keep promising me when I work on a film? A friend of mine said recently she ran into a name actor at Crate & Barrel. She’s a bit new to producing and had actually been pursuing Read MoreRead More
Script Breakdown: Script and Scene Analysis
Peter D. Marshal breaks down what an actor needs to do when breaking down a script. …here are many facets of a actor’s prep on any film or TV show – from location scouts and creative meetings to casting and scheduling. But the first, and most important part of your job, is to understand the Read MoreRead More
Top 10 Monologues for Actors
A monologue is sometimes asked for in an audition – this article offers a few classic samples. …Let’s be clear: There is no such thing as a perfect list of the best monologues for actors. I know the monologues I personally love, such as Hamlet’s advice to the players—beautiful poetry, a great character, and funny Read MoreRead More
‘Improvising’ in Scripted Comedy
Arnie Burton takes a look at adding improvisation to scripted scenes. …When people think of improvisation, they usually think of groups like Second City or the Groundlings. Those performers are trained to create on their feet without a script, writing their own play from moment to moment. But what about legit theater, where you’re working Read MoreRead More
Fear of Singing
Think you can’t sing? Well that may be just your problem – you think you can’t. Jennifer Hamady explores the psychological aspect of singing and how the only thing you have to fear maybe fear itself. …When working with new clients [actors], I always begin by trying to ascertain what it is about their voices Read MoreRead More
John Turturro: Jesus, Lebowski, and Orgasms
John Turturro meets with the New School student body in a Town Hall meeting for a Q&A about his career and experiences in the entertainment industry.Read More
What to wear and what not to wear when meeting with an agent
Choices, choices, CHOICES!! Jessyca Dewey gets some fashion advice on what to wear to your first meeting with an agent. …Sitting across the desk from an agent who may be interested in signing you, you’re selling that person on your face, your personality, and your talent. So you want to infuse your outfit with a Read MoreRead More
Actor’s Cover’s Letters
Stacey Jackson explores Cover Letters as a way to target managers and agents. …What do you have in your bag of marketing tricks? And how have these “tricks” served your pursuit? Unlike some insanely competitive actors I know, I like sharing my tricks, and I like learning new tricks. After graduating from college, I realized Read MoreRead More
The Power Behind the Mike
Simi Horwitz describes what it takes to get into the highly competitive world of Voice Over Acting. …Voiceovers are a highly competitive field, and the increasing number of celebrities doing voice work adds another obstacle for the newcomer. But according to the agents interviewed, there’s still plenty of opportunity for actors working for scale, especially Read MoreRead More
What About Directors Do You Hate?
Andrew Salomon grabs a few quotes on the foibles of Directors – from an Actor’s standpoint. …A few years back, I had just come off this Off-Broadway play when I was immediately hired for an independent film. The filmmaker had absolutely no clue how to deal with actors. In fact, at some point he was Read MoreRead More