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?...
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 Act on Zoom
The last few crazy years, have brought about 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...
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...
Aussie Guide to Moving to Vancouver
Waves of Australian actors have been moving to Vancouver for the better part of the last decade but lately, that wave has turned into a constant tsunami flow of creators all heading to the Great...
Toronto Casting Directors
Here’s a list of Casting Directors based in Toronto. This is by no means a ranked list, but instead a resource for actors based in Toronto, or looking to move to Toronto. We always encourage...
Acting Classes Melbourne
It’s important to keep your acting muscles fit, flexible and working. How do you do that? With ongoing training. Here’s some great places to study acting part-time in Melbourne and keep up the practice: 16th...