Best Drama Schools in Canada
If you’re wanting to pursue a career as an actor and you’re just starting out, deciding whether or not to get formal training is one of the biggest early decisions you will make. And then...
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
How to Make Connections as an Actor
It seems like all sorts of successful actors have an impressive network of connections of other actors and creative individuals that helped them rise to the level they’re at today. But how do you create...
The $300 Billion Giant in Hollywood’s Backyard
It sounds like the beginning of a Hollywood script — the giant that has been growing in the background and may soon burst out of its den taking over the town. But that’s not too...
The Green Card Lottery for Actors
The green card lottery can be considered the holy grail for actors wanting to be able to get over to the US to launch a career in La La Land. But what is it exactly?...
How to Act on Zoom
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it many things, most of them unimaginable terrors, but a few of them have in a weird way – been kind of better than the way we used to...
Showcast
You’ve done it. You’ve made the decision to become an actor – congratulations and welcome to the fold! You’re finally ready: perhaps you’ve been to drama school, done the workshops, read every play in existence...
Meeting with an Acting Agent
So you’ve contacted an agent. Maybe they’ve had a look at your showreel, your headshots, your acting CV, and now they want to meet with you. Great! But what do you need to do to...
Casting Websites Canada
In recent years, Canada has become a filmmaking mecca on par with only L.A. The sheer number of productions being made over there is staggering and the influx of actors from round the world to...
Acting for Film
Acting for film is the holy grail. Where theatre is the soul of acting and its origin story in so many senses, film – especially feature film – is where the gold standard of performance...
Acting Classes in LA
Continuing to grow as an actor, working on your craft and developing your technique is absolutely essential to working more in the industry. Even if you have made the big move, landed a sweet gig...