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...

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...

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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This section is filled with incredible insight and information for child actors (under 13) and parents of child actors.

Learn tools for managing negativity, depression, nerves, anxiety, and procrastination. This section focuses on reducing the yucky feelings most actors encounter in their pursuit of a career in film and TV.

How to get started doing voice work and voice over.

How to network in person at events, film festivals, panels, house parties, and any other place.

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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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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.

Types of visas, the application process, what to prepare and how to find the right immigration attorney. Elke Berry is an immigration consultant who has advised hundreds of actors on the various facets of visa application in the USA.

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,...

For almost 25 years, Chris Roe Management has been a successful boutique talent agency, based in Los Angeles, CA. Some of our clients have consisted of New York Times Best Selling Authors and Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winners and nominees.

Tips on how to find financing for a feature film from Shaked Berenson - a pro who has produced 41 feature films (40 profitable) and distributed over 130.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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 get an impossible number of submission for every role. So, how do they narrow their selections? Find out here.

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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...

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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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 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...

Industry questions relating directly to the Asian Actor experience.

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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.

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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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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.

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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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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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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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'.

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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...

“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...

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.

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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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Planning, shooting, editing, formatting, printing, uploading and presenting your headshots.

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Learn what a professional actors resume looks like and how to ensure yours includes the right information, formatted correctly.

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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...

How to analyze, decide on, and market according to your branding and type.

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How to find, sign, and get the best out of your commercial agent.

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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...

All things relating to voice over representation.

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Navigating the world of agents and managers for young performers.

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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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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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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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...

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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Auditioning for commercials is a very specific skill set. Learn the tips and techniques to book them.

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.

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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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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, or CDs are the gatekeepers of Hollywood. Learn about them and their staff.

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Learn more about producers and studio executives working in film.

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How and why to use casting workshops to your advantage in Hollywood today.

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Discussing the use of showcases to show your work to casting directors and representation.

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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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Seminars, online trainings, business coaching, mentorship, masterminds, and group programs.

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Training in how to effectively perform in commercials is an investment that can pay off very well. Shaan Sharma shares his extensive knowledge after over a decade as a session director for some of the biggest brands on earth.

Comedy and sitcom is an art form all of its own - learn the intricacies of the style here.

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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.

Similar to the SAG-AFTRA Conservatory, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a membership community within SAG-AFTRA that provides education and services to union actors.

Learn about one of the best health plans and pensions in the USA. Learn how to qualify, what the health plan and pension can do for you, and find answers to common questions about SAG-AFTRA Pension and Health.

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...

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...

Linked In is the primary social media platform used for executives in the business world.

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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 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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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 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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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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One sheets, gifts, branded promotional items - learn what's out there to stay top of mind.

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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...

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...

Acting Resource Guru is packed with information and ratings on workshops, casting directors, and so much great career advice from Ajarae Coleman and the industry experts she interviews on a regular basis.

One space for you to track your auditions, plan your training, manage your events, and strategize your networking.

An overview of the acting related podcasts available online.

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Daily habits and systems used by successful working actors and business leaders to enhance productivity and quality of life.

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A huge part of life as an actor; learn when to hire a publicist, how much to pay, and much more.

Doing red carpets seems glamorous... but it's really just part of the job. Learn how to get on the carpet list, what to wear, how to pose, where to look for your photos afterwards, and so much more.

Doing written, radio, and on camera interviews can be surprisingly difficult - get insight here on how to get your message across in a way that engages and entertains!

How to market yourself effectively to commercial casting directors and session directors. This is similar to marketing to film and TV CDs but different techniques apply in the commercial world.

How to get started in, audition for, and produce your own audiobooks.

Performing and recording effective auditions for voice over that book you work. David H. Lawrence XVII, founder of Rehearsal Pro and VO2GoGo.com discusses the audition process in the voice work world.

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Where to live, how to drive, how to find friends, groceries, phones, and anything else you may need.

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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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...

Personal and Business Financial Advice For Actors. Budgeting, Tax information, Investing and more.

A social life in LA is whatever you want it to be. Here are some tips to make it the best it can be.

How to effectively create an impactful feature film.

How to most effectively create an amazing short film.