Double-tap if this direction gives you heart palpitations. (and yes, today we’re doing #terminologywednesday) It shouldn’t. Truly. Why do we sometimes give direction as minimal as “try it again” or “do something different”? It could be for a couple of reasons: 👉 We liked what you did and don’t have any specific notes but want to see what else you come up with. 👉 We thought you have a lot of potential but saw …
Terminology… Wednesday? Let’s talk stunt casting. If by stunt casting, you think we’re talking about stunt performers, you might want to read on…. Stunt casting is a term we use that refers to the use of a publicity stunt to fill a role in TV, film or theatre. Stunt casting can range from a celebrity or even a well known non-actor cameo appearance to the use of an actor’s real-life relatives to play the …
You forgot to slate. NBD, right? Well, not the BIGGEST deal, but a deal. Here’s the deal: 𝕊𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣. Slates mattered before and they certainly matter now. Think about it. When you come into the room in-person, we are able to get a whole sense of you: How you carry yourself, your posture, your stature. Yes, the acting will always come first. But it’s (very) …
What’s so different about on-set life for daytime vs. prime time? IYKYK (if you know, you know) If you don’t, read along… What makes daytime (more specifically, soaps) so much different from prime time TV is primarily the rate at which they need to shoot. Think about it. How often (typically) does a new TV episode air? Every week. How often (typically) does a new SOAP air? 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮. 𝘿𝙖𝙮. …
Today’s #MMD is a practical explanation to a question we get frequently: If I book a co-star role, can I bump up my billing to guest star without asking for a pay increase? The simple answer is: 𝗻𝗼 According to SAG rules for TV, billing and pay MUST be tied. Any bump in credit will need to result in the appropriate bump in pay. For a co-star role that works 2 days, for …
We have probably all felt this statement at least once in the past 12 months. But especially when it comes to acting, is there any truth to it? You’ve taken all the classes, you have updated materials, you have the reps… what gives? Is it really just a string of bad luck? 𝗡𝗼. Absolutely not. Your luck is no worse and no better than anyone else’s. It just feels that way. …