Kym Jackson is the 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.
She is currently in production on the feature film, A Royal In Paradise. Her most recent TV release, The Secrets She Keeps S2, will soon be available on Channel 10, Prime Video, or Paramount+.
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With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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With Kym Jackson, 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
With Kym Jackson, 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
Who are the most important people in the room when networking?
Who should I network with?
Who should ...
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Who is Kym Jackson?
What does Kym Jackson do?
Does Kym Jackson own SAS?
What has Kym Jackson done?
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How do I use SAS?
Can you show me how to use the search feature on this site?
How can I get the mo...
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Can I include sports on my resume?
Should I put sword fighting on my resume?
Should I put accents on ...
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What is the standard length for a showreel?
What is the longest a demo reel should be?
For a new acto...
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Acting website - is it necessary?
Do actors need a website?
Is a website useful for an actor?
Should actors have their own websites?
W...
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.
A list of the top legitimate self-submission sites can be found here:
https://secretactorsociety.com/resources#/casting-websites
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How can I get hired as an actor?
How do I get cast?
What is the best way to solicit filmmakers?
What does self submission ...
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Can I find tv jobs on LA Casting?
Will I get film audition on Casting Networks?
Are any big studios o...
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Should I make contact with a CD after a workshop?
How can I make the most of my casting director work...
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Is SAG-AFTRA worth the fee?
Why do actors need a union?
How does SAG-AFTRA work?
Should I join SAG-AF...
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Are publicists expensive?
What is cheapest publicist I can get?
How much is an A list publicist?
What...
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Why do I need IMDBpro?
What are the benefits of IMDBpro?
What do I get from paying for IMDBpro?
Can I...
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Here's a list of jobs we created to make this a little easier for you:
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Please comment on the video if you have a ...
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Should I chat with the other actors before my audition?
If I know someone at my audition, can I catch...
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Does a slate shot make a difference in my submission on AA?
Does casting need to see my slate shot?
H...
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How did you get to America?
What was your journey to America?
How did you come to find yourself in th...
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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?...
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Should I go to film festivals to network?
Should I be networking at festivals?
Are festivals helpful ...
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Can I offer a social invitation to managers?
Should I invite my agent to see me in play?
Should I fol...
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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 ...
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Can I email my manager regularly with questions?
Is it OK to send updates to my managers?
How often c...
