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- Insights and answers to over 2500 business of acting questions
- Interview series with some of the top casting directors in Hollywood
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Think of all the things you would (or wouldn't) have done a year ago, or even a few months ago, if only you had known then what you know now.
Now... You can know.
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Tanny Jiraprapasuki
36 videos
Tanny Jiraprapasuke is a mindfulness coach and long time practitioner. Born and raised into the Theravada Buddhist tradition, she received her training from Phra Maha Sakchai Thitamedho of Wat Suddhavasa in Riverside CA, and graduated from Harvard University, Divinity School with a Master in Theo...
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Dylan Mooney
16 videos
Dylan Mooney is an American actor and producer from Santa Barbara Ca. He has a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the Univ. of Cal-State Los Angeles and was inspired through his experiences as an actor, to come up with a solution for all actors that need a scene partner to run lines with but don't want to...
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Theatrical Agents & Managers
89 videos
All things regarding theatrical agents and managers. How to get one, how to keep one, and how to let one go.
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Networking In Person
57 videos
How to network in person at events, film festivals, panels, house parties, and any other place.
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Networking Online
19 videos
Networking via email, social media, self pitching and mailing lists. This includes maintaining your industry contact tracker and learning when and how to appropriately reach out to people.
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Casting Directors: Conversation Series Sponsored By Flicks4Change
6 videos
Conversations with the Emmy and Academy Award level casting directors in film & TV around the world. These are the top casting directors in their field; sharing their stories, insights, tips and advice in this brand new series of hour long interviews.
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Instagram
58 videos
One billion people use instagram every month. Learn from the pro's how to use the platform to your advantage. Ryan Walker and Ben Whitehair from TSMA consulting will guide you through their methods for not just growing a substantial, engaged following, but also give tips on how and when to post,...
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Victoria Burrows (Interview)
36 videos
Victoria Burrows | Casting Director
A renowned casting director – Victoria Burrows career spans 30-years in both film and television industries. Miss Burrows started working in the casting field with top independent casting director Ramsay King. She apprenticed under Ramsay for four years before...
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Dave Newman (Interview)
43 videos
David has worked in various aspects of the industry for the last 30 years, the last 20 years in casting, including 7 years working with Christine King Casting. Having started his casting career with hundreds of commercial projects he then progressed to work on some of the biggest and most success...
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Bonnie Zane (Interview)
40 videos
Bonnie Zane is the casting director of 74 TV shows over the last 25 years. After starting as a casting Associate on the Larry Sanders show, her first Full Casting Director Credit was 90’s hit series Mad about You.
She followed that up with popular programs including News radio, Sports night and...
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John Frank Levey (Interview)
40 videos
John Frank Levey is a casting director for John Welles Productions and is one of the most respected in the industry. Levey has won four Emmy awards (ER and West Wing) and is the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Casting Society of America. Levey is best known for hi...
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Casting Directors On Self Taped Auditions
53 videos
Casting Directors breakdown their specific likes and dislike when it comes to actor self tapes. Leap ahead of the pack with these invaluable insights.
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Casting Directors: Rapidfire
4 videos
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Casting Directors On Booking the Role
57 videos
There are many factors that go into booking the role. In this Collection, Casting Directors give inside intel on how you can stand out from the pack.
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Casting Directors On In-Room Auditions
54 videos
Every Casting Directors has different preferences for working with actors in their office. Get to know the specific tastes casting director by casting director to help you book your next role.
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Casting Directors On Selecting Actors
71 videos
Casting Directors get an impossible number of submission for every role. So, how do they narrow their selections? Find out here.
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Planning & Goal Setting
6 videos
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Resources & Guides
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Note, clicking on an item in this section on your desktop will immediately download the file.
All files in this section and many more can be found in our 'Resources' google drive at:
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Becoming An Expert Collaborator
12 videos
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Business Skills
7 videos
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Marketing
6 videos
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Kerry Barden (Interview)
39 videos
Kerry Barden is a native of Atlanta. He majored in theatre at the University of Georgia and has cast over 200 films, including, most notably the Oscar winning, 'The Dallas Buyers Club', 'The Help', Monsters Ball, Boys Don’t Cry, American Psycho, The House of Mirth, Bad Boys 2, Pineapple Express a...
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Deborah Barylski (Interview)
31 videos
Deborah Barylski is an Emmy-Award winning casting director, a job she has held for the past thirty years. Some of her most recent credits include The Middle (2009), Arrested Development (2003) (for which she won the Emmy), Life with Bonnie (2002), Still Standing (2002), Home Improvement (1991) an...
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The Breakthrough Experience
8 videos
Transformative Experience
The inspired and committed Presenter and Facilitator of The Breakthrough Experience, Faith Martin, introduces you to a powerful two day seminar that opens your heart and mind to a never before experienced sense of knowing that there is a magnificence, order and beauty of... -
Demartini Method
9 videos
The Demartini Method® is a breakthrough discovery and cutting edge personal transformation methodology which results in a new perspective and paradigm in thinking and feeling. Developed by Dr. John Demartini, it is the culmination of more than 47 years of research and studies in numerous discipli...
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Casting Director Insights
18 videos
We have a section talking about casting directors but why listen to us talk about them, when you can hear the answers directly from the CDs themselves?!
Some of the best CDs in the world have been kind enough to share their insights with us in zoom chats during the pandemic.
We are releasing ...
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Faith Martin
49 videos
From a theatrical family and with a love of film, theatre, performance, and storytelling, Faith Martin began her career as an agent. In twelve years, she started the careers of a number of now well known international actors.
IMDB Profile - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0552275/
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Andrew Steel
2 videos
Andrew is the co-founder and President of the Secret Actor Society. An international award winning NIDA trained actor, he has worked extensively in theatre, film and television both in Australia and the U.S. His credits include Home and Away, Wonderland, Days of Our Lives, The Justice Lease, Dead...
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Asian Actors
14 videos
Industry questions relating directly to the Asian Actor experience.
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Peter Malicki
35 videos
Pete is a playwright, record-holding producer and the founder or head of many arts organisations or creative projects in Sydney Australia. He's the Principal of Arts Business Academy, where he works as a Career Development Coach.
His 3-month coaching package involves working one-on-one with an a...
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The Actor's Guide To Getting The Job
5 videos
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The Actors Network
8 videos
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Seven Deadly Sins: The Actor Overcomes
9 videos
7 Deadly Sins The Actor Overcomes provides a unique approach to the profession of acting. The profession of acting is a vastly different conversation than the artistic desire to perform. One could argue the business of performance art may be the most difficult relationship you ever have with your...
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How To Use Secret Actor Society
2 videos
Instructions and information on how to use the Secret Actor Society Website.
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Expert Introductions
21 videos
All of our experts introduction videos in one place so you can get to know us all one by one!
We ALWAYS recommend Googling and IMDBpro-ing anyone you are listening to for advice in the industry.
We stand by the current industry experience that our experts have and want you to know for your...
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Kym Jackson
243 videos
Kym Jackson is the author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for actors and a busy working actress with over fifty SAG-AFTRA feature film and TV credits.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826
She is a member of The Television Academy (Emmy Nominating Committee), SAG-AFTRA, American MENSA, and a spea...
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Anthony Brandon Wong
84 videos
Anthony Brandon Wong is an award-winning actor best known to international audiences for his role as 'Ghost' in "The Matrix Reloaded", "The Matrix Revolutions", and as the lead character (alongside Jada Pinkett Smith) in the "Enter the Matrix" video game. His numerous other screen credits include...
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Ben Whitehair
149 videos
Ben Whitehair is a champion for social change through art and business. He is a working actor in Los Angeles, Chief Information Officer of www.TSMAConsulting.com —entertainment’s premier social media management and growth firm—and co-founder of the online business academy for actors, https://work...
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Shaan Sharma
105 videos
Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2007, Shaan Sharma has quickly grown into one of the most respected and sought-after educators for on-camera acting craft, acting business knowledge, and career strategy.
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com
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Amy Walker
64 videos
Amy Walker is an award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, and writer, whose internationally acclaimed work has been featured on TEDx, the TODAY Show, NPR, Inside Edition, and more.
www.21Accents.com
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Ajarae Coleman
138 videos
Ajarae Coleman is a working actress with dozens of network TV, film and commercial credits. After feeling frustrated by a lack of reliable research tools for actors, she founded www.ActingResourceGuru.com (ARG) to give actors practical steps to get more auditions, book more work, stay in the know...
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Kevin E. West
67 videos
Kevin E. West is both a Hollywood veteran television actor and a bad-ass Keynote speaker with over 65 plus credits including Guest Stars on Hawaii 5-0, Criminal Minds, Aquarius, Bones, Castle, Touch, CSI: Miami, Justified, Leverage, Lost, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, Judging Amy, a...
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Shaked Berenson
66 videos
Shaked Berenson has produced, and executive produced over 40 films and two television series, including the animation franchise SPACE DOGS, which generated over 100mil in worldwide box-office.
In the past 15 years, Shaked financed, marketed, and distributed over 120 films across all genres. He...
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Blair Hickey & Brian Wold
77 videos
Blair Hickey has been a working actor for over 25 years, starting with stage and daytime TV work in New York, then continuing in Los Angeles, appearing primarily in television and commercials. Highlighted credits include The Big Bang Theory, NCIS:LA, Heroes, Medium, How I Met Your Mother, Ghost W...
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David H. Lawrence XVII
84 videos
After a 30 year career in radio, David H. Lawrence XVII moved to television, and has been seen on FX's The People vs. OJ, ABC's epic series LOST, CBS' legendary CSI, The Mentalist and military thriller The Unit, NBC's spy comedy Chuck, Good Luck Charlie and ANT Farm on Disney, Touch and The Finde...
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Melissa Center
40 videos
Melissa Center is a passionate actor, filmmaker & co-founder of Whole Self Systems. As an actor her credits range from a recurring role on Grey’s Anatomy to a tour of A Chorus Line. Her feature film All I Want can be seen on Amazon & her award-winning short R.V continues to screen across ...
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Bonnie J Wallace
62 videos
Bonnie J. Wallace is the author of the best-selling Young Hollywood Actors and acclaimed Hollywood Parents Guide, producer of the popular Hometown to Hollywood podcast, and writes a blog for parents of young actors at bonniejwallace.com as well as articles for Backstage.com as a Backstage Expert....
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Darren Darnborough
97 videos
Darren Darnborough is the Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com - the Video-Chat Community to Audition, Rehearse, Self-Tape and Get Advice.
Darren is also an experienced Actor and Filmmaker, working across the UK, Europe & Hollywood. His TV & Film work includes MacGyver, Magnum PI, Roo...
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Ryan Walker
30 videos
Ryan is the founder of TSMA Consulting www.TSMAConsulting.com , managing hundreds of social media profiles and navigating over 35 personal social media partnerships as a social media influencer on his own Instagram...
www.instagram.com/iamryanwalker
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Ayelette Robinson
83 videos
Ayelette Robinson is an actor, voiceover artist, and producer. Previously an attorney and multiple award-winning information management professional, she is also the founder of ActorsGuru, an incredibly detailed and user friendly career management tool for actors.
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Ryan Basham
102 videos
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Karen Workman
110 videos
New Zealand born Karen has lived in the USA since 1993 and is the author of the invaluable resource book for parents of aspiring child actors, 'Baby Steps'.
https://babystepstohollywood.com/
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Elke Osadnik
61 videos
Elke Osadnik/Berry has been working as a Recruitment Subject Matter Expert for over 23 years including a specific focus on cross-border recruitment and immigration. Since commencing her own US visa journey (Elke is an actor, who came to the US in 2011 on an O-1B visa for acting) Elke eventually t...
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Forbes Riley
87 videos
“You are the sum of the obstacles you overcome,” Forbes frequently says, as she turns her dreams into reality time and again.
www.ForbesFactor.com
Forbes is an author, award winning television personality, entrepreneur, creator of the SpinGym fitness sensation and one of the most sought after...
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Jess Orcsik
60 videos
Jessica Orcsik is an established actress, performer, choreographer and producer featuring in Stage, Film & Television productions for over 30 years. She is the founder of American Arts, Film & TV Academy, LLC in Los Angeles.
www.AAFTA.com
Jessica is a leading facilitator for internati...
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Storytime
39 videos
Tales of Hollywood, Acting, Networking and other stories that share lessons, laughs and knowledge to help you in your career. Come here and just hit play when you need a little light humor to remind you that you're not alone :)
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Headshots
29 videos
Planning, shooting, editing, formatting, printing, uploading and presenting your headshots.
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Resume
25 videos
Learn what a professional actors resume looks like and how to ensure yours includes the right information, formatted correctly.
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Demo Reel
18 videos
Writing, creating, producing, editing, formatting, and uploading your acting demo reel.
Your demo reel is the main deciding factor when casting and filmmakers are considering what level you are at as an actor.
Understanding what to focus on when building a demo and creating single scene cl...
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Branding
38 videos
How to analyze, decide on, and market according to your branding and type.
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Commercial Representation
28 videos
How to find, sign, and get the best out of your commercial agent.
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Regional (Local Hire) Representation
10 videos
Having regional and local hire representation in other cities and countries is an effective way to find work in projects filming outside Los Angeles / New York. Find out how it works, the benefits, the commitments you need to make, and whether having local hire rep may be something that could wo...
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International (Non-USA) Representation
9 videos
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Voice Agents
8 videos
All things relating to voice over representation.
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Auditions - Live With Casting
58 videos
A live audition is considered any audition that is taped by the casting office, filmmakers, or a production company. This is as opposed to a 'self taped' audition.
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Auditions - Self Taped
45 videos
Self taped auditions are taped by you and uploaded to the internet to share with casting. Most often, these auditions are done in your home, a friends home, at a SAG-AFTRA taping facility, or at a paid self-taping facility.
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How The Casting Process Works
1 video
There are many people involved and many systems implemented at every stage of the casting process. The more we understand about the way the system works, the more effectively we can find ways to benefit from and navigate it.
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Audition Preparation
52 videos
So you have your scenes - what now? What exact steps do you need to take to effectively prepare for an audition? How long should it take? When are you ready? Can you over-prepare? Do you need to know your lines? Find the answers to all things relating to audition preparation in this fascina...
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Finding Your Own Auditions
31 videos
There are many strategies, places and ways to find or get auditions... they are all listed here in this empowering section. Don't forget - this is your career... noone else will hand you opportunities or success - you must go out and grab it for yourself!
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Actors Access / Breakdown Services
41 videos
Breakdown Services is the top level casting / audition listing website for casting professional projects in the film & TV industry.
Some of the projects listed are also shared with the sister site - Actors Access - a site that offers casting breakdowns accessible to actors.This section wi...
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Casting Networks / LA Casting
3 videos
Casting Networks is a worldwide casting website that shares auditions with both agents and actors. In Los Angeles, it is called LA Casting. Learn how the website works, who uses it, and how to most effectively build your profile and submit for roles that are casting throughout the USA.
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Self Submission Websites - Other
9 videos
There are so many self submission sites other than the big two (Actors Access and LA Casting). Europe has E-Caster, UK has Spotlight and Star Now, Australia has AT2 and Showcast. This is where you can find information on each of these sites and so many more from around the world.
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Casting Directors
20 videos
Casting Directors, or CDs are the gatekeepers of Hollywood. Learn about them and their staff.
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Film Producers & Executives
23 videos
Learn more about producers and studio executives working in film.
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Casting Workshops
27 videos
How and why to use casting workshops to your advantage in Hollywood today.
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Showcases
18 videos
Discussing the use of showcases to show your work to casting directors and representation.
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Acting Classes
19 videos
Every type of non-full time class relating to the field of acting in film and TV.
Acting classes, improv, voice, scene study, on camera, foundation, movement, kids classes, theater classes, improvisation, breath work, alexander technique, and so much more...
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Business of Acting Training
1 video
Seminars, online trainings, business coaching, mentorship, masterminds, and group programs.
PLEASE CHECK THE IMDB OF ANYONE WHO IS OFFERING TO GIVE YOU ADVICE - ONLY COACH WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ACTUALLY WORKING IN TODAYS MARKET.
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Comedy / Sitcom Acting - Craft
6 videos
Comedy and sitcom is an art form all of its own - learn the intricacies of the style here.
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On Set Etiquette Parents & Young Performers
33 videos
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SAG-AFTRA
31 videos
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SAG-AFTRA Conservatory
27 videos
A membership community within SAG-AFTRA that provides education and services to union actors. The conservatory offers classes, seminars, a summer intensive event, access to AFI first year film castings, access to Blacklist writers table reads, self taping facilities and so much more.
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Twitter & Tweeting
45 videos
Twitter is a news focused social media platform used by 275 million people worldwide each year. Gain insight from TSMA's social media and business of acting coach Ben Whitehair on how to use the site to enhance your public profile, build your career, and make new connections in the film and TV i...
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Facebook
14 videos
Facebook is the world's largest social media platform - used monthly by 2.38 billion people. That's close to 1/3 of the worlds population. Learn from TSMA's Social Media pro and business of acting coach Ben Whitehair tips on how to cut through the noise and use Facebook to network, market yours...
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Linked In
9 videos
Linked In is the primary social media platform used for executives in the business world.
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Social Media - Other
11 videos
General social media questions and all things relating to specific Social Media Platforms EXCLUDING Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN, and Facebook... Those areas have their own dedicated sections.
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Business Cards
16 videos
Business cards are an important marketing tool for most people - but are they used by actors today? We think yes, and in this section you will learn how to ensure your business cards best represent you as a brand and leave a positive lasting impression with any industry members you meet.
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Website
17 videos
Firstly YOU DO NOT NEED AN ACTING WEBSITE. Look at Chris Hemsworth, Johnny Depp, Scarlett Johansen and almost any other top actor to see that THEY DON'T HAVE ONE.
But... if you're going to do it anyway or if you already have one, here's how to at least do it right.
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Postcards & Thank you Cards
25 videos
Postcards and thank you cards are a simple yet effective form of communication. Learn how to create, format, and effectively utilize these promotional tools to stay top of mind and maintain a connection with people you want to work with in the future.
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Email Marketing
12 videos
Learn from top Hollywood business coaches and networking pro's the tips and tricks to effectively market yourself and stay in touch with your industry contacts using email.
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Other Promotional Tools
13 videos
One sheets, gifts, branded promotional items - learn what's out there to stay top of mind.
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IMDB Pro
13 videos
The Internet Movie Database professional ( www.IMDBpro.com ) contains details and contact information for every film and TV series, every agent and manager, and every production company that is working professionally in the industry today. You can use this resource to find filmmakers, agents, ma...
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CastingAbout
21 videos
CastingAbout provides a detailed list of Casting Directors along with contact info and what they are currently casting. You can save notes on each CD so you remember when you interacted, mailed, or auditioned for each of them. The label printing function allows for mass mailings to offices that...
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Mindset
87 videos
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Habits & Systems
63 videos
Daily habits and systems used by successful working actors and business leaders to enhance productivity and quality of life.
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Accents & Languages
61 videos
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Background Performers
6 videos
Background work is a fun and often rewarding place to get involved in performing in film and TV. It is a wonderful training ground for being on set, a great money maker when working union, and provides a unique entry point to get into the union... that's how I got in over fourteen years ago!
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Day Jobs
13 videos
Going from a red carpet one night to behind a bar the next day can be painful for us to handle. It confuses our mind and skews our perception of who we are and the progress we have made. But remember - 90% of actors in SAG-AFTRA don't make their insurance each year. That means 90% of actors ar...