SAS Founder: Kym

SAS Founder: Kym

Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for actors and a busy working actress with 60+ feature film and TV credits, including This Is Us, American Crime Story, NCIS, SWAT, and BET show, Rebel.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826

Kym is a voting member of The Television Academy (Emmys), SAG-AFTRA, American MENSA, and a speaker for SAG-AFTRA, MEAA, Women In Film and many other organizations.

In 2019, she filmed the ABC/Disney pilot 'Triangle' as the series regular character of Viking Queen Neela alongside Mike Vogel, Mallory Jansen, and Edwin Hodge.

I'd love to share this code for any SAG-AFTRA members to get 30% off your IMDB membership moving forward. Just enter this in your billing settings and it will apply to your next payment: SAGDiscount

Please email [email protected] with any question that has not been answered and we will add the answer ASAP.

SAS Founder: Kym
  • Is There A Discount Code For IMDBpro?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Can I get IMDBpro at a cheaper rate?
    Any promo codes for IMDBpro?
    Can I get IMDBpro for free?
    Does Secret So...

  • Is IMDBpro Worth Submitting On?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Should I use IMDBpro casting?
    What kind of filmmakers post on IMDBpro casting?
    Is IMDBpro a resource for audi...

  • What Type Of Photos Should I Put On IMDBpro?

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    What sort of photos do I upload to IMDBpro?
    How many photos should I put on IMDBpro?
    Should I put only headshots on my IMDBpro?
    Should ...

  • Can I Search IMDBpro For People By Age Or Ethnicity?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Can I search for people by skin color on IMDBpro?
    How do I search for people by ethnic background on ...

  • How Can I Get An Agent's Email If It Is Not On IMDB?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Is it OK to call up an agency to get an email?
    Will an assistant pass on my cold email to the agent?
    What is ...

  • Can I Search For Companies On IMDBpro?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Are the contact details for agents and managers on IMDB?
    Can I pull a direct email addressed from IMDBpro?
    Ar...

  • How Can I Find Good Agents & Managers On IMDBpro?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Is IMDB helpful to find a manager or an agent?
    How can I use IMDBpro to identify the right agent or manager f...

  • Can I Search For People On IMDBpro?

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    How can I use IMDBpro to find industry people?
    Can I use the search function on IMDBpro?
    Where is the search ...

  • Should I Put Bikini Photos On IMDBpro?

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    Are bikinis appropriate in IMDB photos?
    Is it OK to put a bikini photo on my IMDB profile?
    Does IMDB allow ...

  • Should I Put Topless Photos On IMDBpro?

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    Should I post sexy photos on IMDBpro?
    Can I show off my body on IMDBpro for casting?
    Can I put up provocative...

  • What Is The Difference Between A Submission & A Pitch?

    Understand the key differences is how your agent and managers submit your for roles. Submitting online is a click of a button but a pitch is a more involved and purposeful way that your rep agent and manager can represent you.

  • How Much Should I Pay A Publicist?

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    Are publicists expensive?
    What is cheapest publicist I can get?
    How much is an A list publicist?
    What is the ...

  • Which Day Job Can I Do To Support My Acting Career?

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    Here's a list of jobs we created to make this a little easier for you:
    https://secretactorsociety.com/day-jobs-for-actors

    Please comment on the video if you have a day job ...

  • Do I Need A Slate Shot On Actors Access & Why?

    With working actor, SAG-AFTRA delegate, author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Founder of Secret Actor Society, Kym.

    What is a slateshot?
    Does a slate shot make a difference in my submission on AA?
    Does casting need to see my slate shot?
    How can a slate shot make a difference to my submiss...

  • Kym: The One About Coming To America

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    How did you get to America?
    What was your journey to America?
    How did you come to find yourself in the US?
    Ho...

  • Storytime: The One About The Russian Role

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    What do I do if my lines get cut?
    How can I keep my mindset on track in an intimidating waiting room?...

  • Storytime: The One About Overcoming Networking Nerves

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Should I go to film festivals to network?
    Should I be networking at festivals?
    Are festivals helpful for acto...

  • Do I Pay My New Agent Commission On Residuals For Jobs I Did Before I Signed?

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    Who receives commission on residuals if I have changed representation?
    Do I owe my manager a percentage on existing jobs I had before I signed...

  • Is It Ok To Drop Off My Headshot At A Casting Office?

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    What is a drop off?
    Can I take my headshot directly to casting offices?
    How can I send my headshot directly t...

  • How Many Looks Should I Do In My Headshot Shoot?

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    How many outfits should I bring to a headshot shoot?
    Should I do different looks at my headshot session?
    How ...

  • Should I Shoot My Headshots With Natural Lighting Or In A Studio?

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    Does casting have a preference for the style of photography a headshot should be?
    Should I shoot headshots ou...

  • Are There Different Headshot Requirements For Theatrical & Commercial?

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    My commercial agent has chosen a terrible headshot. Help!
    Why are commercial headshots so bright?
    Can I use t...

  • How Often Do I Need New Headshots?

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    Are my headshots too old to use?
    Do I need to get new headshots regularly?
    Should I get new headshots?
    My he...

  • Portrait Vs Landscape For My Headshots?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Should my headshots be portrait?
    Is horizontal better for my headshots?
    Does casting have a preference betwee...