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.
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How Can I Show My Agent or Manager I Can Play Outside My Type & Brand?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comI want my agent to pitch me for different types of roles, what should I do?
How can I prove to my agent I'm a better actor?
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What Tier Of Agent or Manager Should I Be Aiming For?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comWhat level of representation should I be working towards?
How do I determine what tier of agency I am right for?
Where on an agent's client lis... -
Should Theatrical Agents & Managers Take Commission From My Commercial Work?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comDoes my manager get commission from my commercial jobs?
Does my theatrical agent get commission from my commercial work?
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When Is The Right Time To Hire A Publicist?
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.tvWhy do I need a publicist?
Am I ready for a publicist?
Do you think I should prioritize a publicist?
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Should I Learn Another Language For Acting?
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.tvWill learning a second language be a game changer as an actor?
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Should I Pay A Monthly Fee To An Extra Work Or Background Work Booking Service?
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.tvHow do I pay my background acting agent?
My background acting agent want to charge me a monthly fee. Help!
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What Language Should I Learn For Acting?
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.tvWhat languages are most used in film and television?
Should I learn another language?
How does having anothe... -
What Do I Need To Make A Self Tape Set Up?
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.tvWhat are the essentials to make a passable self tape studio at home?
Can I record self tapes on my phone?
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Do I Need Lights For A Self Tape?
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.tvCan I use natural light for my self tape?
Do I have to have studio lights for my self tapes?
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What Can I Use For A Self Tape If I Don’t Have A Tripod?
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.tvI am on holidays and I don't have my tripod! Help!
Do I need a tripod for self tapes?
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Should I Use Props In A Self Tape?
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.tvAre there any upsides to doing self tapes over going into the room?
Can I create a set for my self tape?
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What Is The Best Way To Send My Self Tape?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comShould I upload to Vimeo to share my self tape?
What website should I use to transfer self tapes?
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What Kind Of Camera Should I Use For Self Taping?
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.tvWhat kind of camera should I buy for my self tapes?
How much should I spend on my camera for self tapes?
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Do I Need A Microphone For A Self Tape?
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.tvWhere should my reader stand in my self tape to capture the best sound?
Is the mic in my smart phone good eno... -
Should I Self Tape Like A Real Scene?
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.tvWhy doesn't casting want us to film our auditions like a real movie?
What is a self tape?
How should I set my... -
What Type Of Background Should I Use In A Self Tape?
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.tvWhat is the right color for me as a backdrop for my self tapes?
Why does casting like a colored back drop?
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What Type Of Microphone Should I Buy For My Self Tapes?
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.tvWhat level does the sound quality need to be at for a successful self tape?
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What Type Of Lights Should I Buy For Shooting Self Tapes?
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.tvWhat lighting do you use in your videos?
Is there a type of light I should buy for self tapes?
How do I posit... -
How Do I Edit My Self Tape?
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.tvHow do I edit self tapes?
What's the most effective way to edit a self tape?
Any tips on fast and good editin... -
Should My Scene Partner Be Visible In The Self Tape With Me?
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.tvWhere should the reader be as the reader in my self tape?
Is my reader on camera with me for a self tape?
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What Should My Frame Be In A Self Tape?
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.tvShould I use a close up for my self tapes?
Can I do a full body frame for my self tapes?
How close should the... -
Do I Need A Tripod For A Self Tape?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comCan I do without a tripod for my self tape?
Why do I need a tripod for my self tape?
Do I need an expensive tripod?
Can I get a tripod for a sm... -
Do I Need An Instagram Account?
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.tvIs instagram essential for an actor?
Is a following on social media helpful to my acting career?
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What Name Should I Choose For My Instagram?
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.tvShould I use my actual name on Instagram?
My name is taken on Instagram, what would you suggest as an alterna...
