It’s an argument that comes up a lot. “Do I pay to be seen by a Casting Director (CD) in an organised workshop, or not.” Actors fork out money left and right and we never know where our next pay cheque is coming from. So do we spend that last months corporate job cashola on […]
Category Archives: Tips for actors
When I ask this question (have you created it?) I don’t mean have you baked your favourite cake? Or have you knitted an amazing beanie. Although these are both positively exquisite things to do, and things I endorse wholeheartedly. But what I mean is have you created that thing that helps you not just exist as an […]
Well if Adrian Grenier can have one, so can I. Right? Your personal entourage is extremely important. I bet if you sit down right now and make a list, there is a very good chance you have half a dozen people in that list already…if not more. Think about it. Let’s start with the easy […]
“Comparing yourself, your career, your jobs, your looks, your anything, to someone else will take away your own uniqueness.” What a wicked evil little trap we actor fall into sometimes. The idea that we aren’t good enough because Lou, Mary and Renee are doing so much better than we are.Sure maybe their IMDB lists are […]
OMG is it Cannes time again already…. *runs around the room throwing hands in the air* Last year I did a big post on what to do to get ready for Cannes that detailed some places you can look for regarding getting accreditation, places to check out, and getting there and away. This year I […]
This post comes from a chat with a lovely acting friend of mine today about the lull that happens every year around Christmas time. Before we know it, Christmas is upon us and castings slow down for the holiday season. Mulled wine consumption increases, gym memberships find they aren’t being used enough, and our acting […]
Like totally rad dude… remember when we said that as kids! Ahh, maybe that was just me. Anyway, RADA is offering rad acting courses (I promise I’ll stop using that word now) and if you are a newbie to the acting scene this is definitely worth considering. Click on the picture so see the full […]
So my fellow B.A.B.E.s it is about time we talked about the magic S words.. Safety, security, sanity! This is an industry that does have a dark side – casting couch stories and not so nice people masquerading as professional ‘casting directors’, ‘producers’ and ‘directors’. When you are new to the industry (and even when […]
Ladies and gentlemen. It is that time again. When Cannes Film Festival takes a hold of the world and we all get ready for the mayhem that ensues. I’d like to take you through a few of the things to consider with your imminent arrival at one of the most sought after acting work holiday’s…slah […]