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How to stop those annoying calls from agents and casting directors
Can you imagine being so successful as an actor that you actively look for ways of stopping agents and casting directors calling you? Bill Murray has this problem. When he hit the big time, he started getting lots of calls. People would bypass his agent and call him at home. He said this about it:…
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Acting Cage Fight: Bradley Cooper V Rami Malek (Round 2)
You may have seen the commotion I caused a few weeks ago.
I posted on my blog about why Bradley Cooper should have won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in ‘A Star Is Born’ rather than Rami Malek for his performance in the Queen biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’
Read MoreWhy the wrong man won Best Actor at the Golden Globes
They gave it to the wrong man.
Rami Malek won Best Actor at the Golden Globes yesterday, for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Read MoreSocial Media For Actors – Which Channels Should You Use?
Social media is one of the most effective marketing tools for actors, allowing you to promote yourself and the acting projects you are involved with. It is increasingly seen as essential for actors to be active on social media, both in terms of raising their own profile and the profile of the projects they…
Read MoreHow Do I Get The Right Acting Agent?
So you have an agent, congratulations! You’re already one step ahead of the rest of the many actors still looking for representation. At first, things all seem to go well: they’re excited about you, they say they’re putting you forward for lots of roles, and almost guarantee that work is right around the corner.…
Read MoreMovie Acting – Should You Go Straight Into It?
The steps you take in the first stages of your acting career will have a huge impact on your entire acting future. One of the most important decisions you can make when embarking on your journey to becoming a professional performer is whether or not to go directly into movie acting. Stage, television and…
Read MoreThe Opposite of Method Acting?
There is no doubt that method acting is a highly effective series of techniques for anyone aspiring to the highest levels of acting. However, there are many in the acting profession who prefer a different approach – what might be broadly referred to as the opposite of method acting. So what are the alternative…
Read MoreHow Should Your Showreel Be Edited?
The importance of an actor’s showreel cannot be overstated. It’s the clearest, most compelling advert for exactly what you can do and a key tool for professional actors to land auditions. Editing your showreel correctly is therefore absolutely crucial. There are a number of aspects to a great showreel, but it’s not just about…
Read MoreHow Many Showreels Should You Have?
If you’re serious about being a professional actor you presumably have your showreel sorted. But is one enough? Unless you are only applying for lots of very similar parts, your showreel is likely having to cover a lot of ground, showing off wildly different aspects of your acting. Wouldn’t it be more effective to…
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