How to Become a Producer (for Film & TV)
In the holy trinity of film creation there are three key roles: the writer, the director and the producer. The first two are pretty self explanatory, the writer puts it on paper, the director directs...
Acting Industry
Having a Sustainable Acting Career
We’ve all switched on the TV and seen some pretty bad acting. How is it possible with the number of talented actors out there, that these actors can still get work, and often lots of work, without any discernible talent?
Well, having an acting career isn’t just about talent… Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry, is vital. We break down how to tackle the acting industry on this page: articles, resources and interviews on how to have a successful acting career.
Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry is vital.
Learn how to get a better acting agent, get seen by casting directors and start landing roles. It’s important to see yourself as a business and knowledge is the first step in moving your acting business forward.
Three things to remember moving forward in your acting career:
- You’re running your own race. Don’t compare your career to other actors.
- Reputation. Be awesome to work with.
- Work hard. Doing great work will get you employed again.
Acting Industry Articles and Resources
Callback 101
Whatever you want to call it – callback, recall or re-tape – it means you did a great job! Huge congratulations on getting a callback! Woohoo! A callback simply means whatever you did in that...
Headshot Shoot for the Non-Model Actor
I have never been comfortable in front of a stills camera. And frustratingly, it seemed to me the more money I threw at a photographer the more tense and worse the pictures would ultimately be. In fact,...
Moving to the UK as an Actor
Relocating to the UK as an actor is a wonderful and tremendous experience to work towards, but it is not one that should be treated lightly. As an actor who is gearing up to move...
How to Write Your First Screenplay
Writing your first screenplay can be a daunting task. There are rules to be learned about everything from formatting to structure to style. The sheer scale of a project that can take months, or even...
How to Be an Actor in Perth
So, you’re a Perth local, or you’ve just crossed the Nullarbor all the way out west? Although Perth may be the most isolated city in the world, it certainly has a vibrant and passionate arts...
5 Things I Learnt From Luke Cook
Luke Cook is an Aussie actor best know for his work on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Katy Keene and Guardians of the Galaxy 2. What people don’t tend to know about Luke is just how...
How to Get a Manager
The roles of managers and agents have become increasingly blurred. Traditionally managers curated opportunities and the agents were the audition generators. The only discernible difference now is that a manager should be more hands-on than...
What Is the Difference Between an Agent and a Manager?
The debate over what agents and managers do, where the line is between their roles and which one you need is a debate that has confused actors, managers and agents for a long time. It...
Commercial Casting Fundamentals Every Actor Should Know
Recently, despite having been on countless commercial castings in my career, I left a particular audition with a sly, swagger of certainty: I was gonna book that one for sure! … Didn’t happen! And I...