Before sites like LinkedIn existed, finding a good job meant going door-to-door and asking every store or restaurant for an application. For all you Gen Zs out there, this was called ‘pounding the pavement’. After filling out every application and handing each one in...
Finding a talent agent is usually one of the first things that new actors do. But how do you know if you’ve found a good agent for your acting career? What are some red flags, or general indicators that they’re just not a good fit for you? I put together this list of...
For some people moving is one of the most exciting things in the world, and for others it’s the most terrifying. Moving for a career is even more exciting/terrifying. So many new possibilities!…and so many things that can fall apart. When an actor moves to...
Creative control, also called artistic control, is the decision making power over the artistic elements of the final product. This can be a movie, a TV show, a short film, a book, a video game…just about any and every type of creative project. When it comes to TV...
Famous Nigerian author and poet Chinua Achebe once wrote that “One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised”. Choosing between integrity and compromise are a huge part of filmmaking- which is better for the story and the viewing...
One of the coolest things about being involved in an industry driven by vision and creativity is seeing all of the incredible ideas people are constantly bringing to life. Everyone has an experience that they want to share, everyone has a story that they want others...
With so many contenders in the ring, entering the Streaming Wars at this point is a dangerous move. Some of the newcomers, like Peacock, have a decent angle that gives them a fighting chance. Others were doomed before they even launched, and there’s no better example...
I want to preface this by saying I’m not a financial expert, I can’t tell actors like you what to do with your money. What I can do is offer some tips and insight to help you to shape a healthier relationship with your personal finances, understanding calculated risks...
An actor’s brand is one of the core components of a successful career. But if you were to take ten people off the street and ask them ‘What is branding?’ you would likely get ten different answers. Branding is misunderstood, and being misunderstood means it’s...
creatiThere are an abundance of self-explanatory jobs in the entertainment industry. Actors act, managers manage, directors direct, producers produce… Produce what, though? The answer to that question is usually found in the word preceding producer, like executive or...