Wednesday, April 21, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 413: How do you find out if an acting agent is legitimate?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 412: How important is it for me to separate the different things I do (act, direct, produce, write, edit)?
Monday, April 19, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 411: How do I use my film credits on my film resume when the producer/director is a shady user type...
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 410: Based on what you said in Q 408, can I take some time off? I’m burnt out!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 409: I want to cut my hair but I don’t have $ for new headshots, can I just write “short hair now”, on...
Friday, April 16, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 408: I gave up on my camera career 10 years ago and now I want to come back and everything’s changed. Help!
Okay, first of all you have to get up to speed on technology. Once you feel you’re ready to use the equipment then get back in touch with your old contacts. Have a really passionate story about your desire to return to the industry. I’ve coached MANY people back in. It’s totally doable.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 407: Should I have a separate Facebook page for business and personal?
I personally don’t think so. Different people have varying opinions, but my feeling is the point of social networking is so that people get to know the personal side of you so they can learn who they relate to on a personal level. That said, don’t 0ver share. It is business. And don’t turn your FB wall into an “available list” that just makes you look desperate. I have lots of blogs on Facebook advice, so check them out.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 406: I’m doing a scene where someone shoots me. Can I get hurt?
I will never forget the horror I felt when I heard that the gorgeous young actor Jon-Erik Hexum was accidentally killed as a result of a firearms accident. However, that was a fluke. Is it possible? Obviously. But safety precautions have tightened up because of the tragedy. Ask the stunt coordinator or firearms wrangler questions. Don’t let it get in the way of your acting.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 405: How do I go from being a big fish in a small pond to Los Angeles?
Strategically! Do some ground work in LA before making the move. If you’re doing well where you are, save your money and start building relationships with people who live in LA. If you move here cold, with no contacts, you’ll literally be starting from nothing and it can take 2-5 years to build up your career and that’s if you’re working strategically.
Monday, April 12, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 404: What if I only want to make Christian value movies?
What’s stopping you? There are lots of likeminded people out there with the same values wanting to make the same type of movies. Use social media to find them, word of mouth, and research. Join organizations that combine filmmaking and Christian values.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 403: How can I get my dog in movies?
Believe it or not there are agents for animals. Research them and find out the guidelines. Oh, and be sure your dog is well trained.
Getting Jobs in Entertainment question 1280: I grew up in India and as a result English is my second language (cont'd)
"I grew up in India and as a result English is my second language. I am looking to improve my comprehension when I read my text book...
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"I grew up in India and as a result English is my second language. I am looking to improve my comprehension when I read my text book...
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Because I can't ask you why you're turning down the work, if you want to work with this person, I'll address this question based...