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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.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 402: How do I get in with a “tight” crew?
You create relationships with all of them in a non-threatening way. You DON’T ask for work, and as time goes by and they get to know you, like you, and trust you, the possibility of them offering you a day playing job will increase. A good strategy is to target multiple crews instead of focusing on just one. Also target crews that work on bigger productions and need more people on certain shoot days.
Friday, April 9, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 401: I’m afraid to call in sick to work because I might be replaced.
What if you replaced yourself with someone you already know and trust? People can get pretty pissed off if you show up on set sick.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
entertainment industry coach Question 400: Do you have to be in a union to take pictures on set?
Not only do you have to be in a union but you have to be a still photographer. In some cases they let cameras on the set for continuity and wardrobe, but to take stills of the shoot you must be a still photographer.
Now if you are a still photographer and you’re not in the union, you can get your days toward getting into the union by working on non-union projects, but be sure to check with Contract Services to make sure you are saving things like pay stubs, etc. so your days will qualify.