One of the most commonly asked questions amongst aspiring actors is ‘Do I need a talent agent?’. The answer is a tricky one, partly because some actors are fully capable of finding work without one while others still need to learn the business of acting. The other...
It’s no secret that one of my biggest gripes with the way this industry works is the struggle actors go through when trying to land roles. More specifically, the pressure they feel and the consequences of the decisions they make. They get desperate. They’re afraid of...
As an independent actor, you’ll have the freedom to be a little more choosy about the roles you take on. That said, you might find yourself facing down the demon known as option paralysis, or analysis paralysis. Having options is great, but having too many is...
It’s pretty surprising just how many creative people get upset, or offended even, when you call them business people. Creativity and business aren’t and shouldn’t be treated like they’re mutually exclusive. In fact, having a keen understanding of the business of...
At this point, it’s hardly controversial to say that acting or film school is a bad idea. Despite that, we keep having the same conversation, and we keep saying the same things over and over again. But have you ever noticed that a lot of those conversations rarely...
fuFirst, I want to preface this by saying that I’m not a medical professional. When I say ‘anxiety’ I’m not talking about a chronic condition, I’m talking about the emotion and experience that no human being is immune to. In this particular context anxiety means the...
