Screen Acting

There are all types of reasons people want to be an extra in a movie... to fulfill a dream, to cross it off their bucket list or just to make a couple of extra dollars. Whatever the reason, when a...

Becoming an Actor/Actress is the dream of many people. Stardom is the goal of many, but the reality of few. Becoming an Actress is often a long road with many sacrifices along the way, however...

Everyone wants more subscribers on youtube, because this leads to more views, possible sponsorship, and even money. With enough YouTube subscribers you can be earning a few hundred dollars each...

Finding work as an actor is hard work . Boston has a lot of opportunities for the working actor and there are some steps that will help new actors, and actors new to the area get started finding...

An accent gives an immediate clue to where you are from. Accents can get in the way if you want a job that includes phone work, or employment on television or in the theater in roles that are...

Need to know how to pitch your screenplay to producers, directors or literary agencies? The hard part has been accomplished – you wrote your screenplay, and you rewrote it a dozen times – now the...

Becoming a talent manager is equal parts art and science because you need to have a certain level of experience, and you also need to have the ability to forge relationships and make connections...

Industrials are videos made that are not for broadcast on TV or movies. A safety training video, a video the dentist shows you explaining about wisdom teeth, and an I.T. company's convention video...

Most people love being in the spotlight. Do you? Have you dreamed of becoming an actor? That's a great and realistic dream, because you CAN become an actor. How do you become successful? What...

The dream of a career in acting is a dream shared by many, but it takes more than a dream and talent to make it in the world of film acting. A professional agent is the first step to achieving...

Getting into feature films as an actor or actress is challenging. Rejection are also part of the actor's world, at least in the beginning. Learn to take rejection as part of "paying your...

One of the most important tools in the modern actor’s arsenal is the actor demo reel. Think of this short video presentation as a commercial about you- a commercial in which you show off your...

Becoming a famous actor or actress is a dream that many people have. The promise of fame, fortune and doing something as a career that you love is alluring not only to adults, but to teens as...

if your reading this article its becuase your interested in becoming an actor/actress well its not hard to do. it depends on the location your residing. and how old you are. becuase if your a teen...

I am a working actress, writer and director who can share some helpful hints on how to break into showbiz in 30 days or less. These tips came from life experience and I wish someone had shared...

Wether you are an inspiring model or actor you will most likely need to have headshots to go to a casting call or talent agency. Professional headshots can be very expensive, today you will learn...

Hollywood stars such as Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts have earned more than $20 million per movie. However, most actors are not stars, even if they belong to a union....

Judy was the wistful little girl who wanted to soar over the rainbow; she was also the self-destructive woman who couldn't cope with the emotional demands of continually being in the spotlight....

Voice-over actors are actors who provide the voices to animated characters and radio shows and provide narration during movies, TV shows and commercials. Many voice-over actors are also "regular"...

Take acting classes and begin to be mentored by the best in the business wherever you are located currently. Acting is a craft, and it takes time to develop it. Get into a scene study class where...

Becoming an actor is a challenge that requires not only the skill to pretend, but also determination and patience. Acting is a competitive field. You will be challenged both physically and...

It's an old joke that stems from an urban legend. A tourist stops a famous performer on a New York street one day; in some versions it's renowned violinist Jascha Heifitz, in others pianist Arthur...

In this article, you'll learn how to research and find the right acting class for you in the Los Angeles area (or any other area for that matter).

A career in acting is one many people dream of: the call of the limelight, the recognition that comes with being in movies, the celebrity lifestyle. The spell draws thousands of wanna-be actors to...

Patrick Swayze will forever be remembered as one of the greatest dramatic actors of his time. Throughout his life he explored many different roles that explored different character traits ranging...

It has been more than 40 years since Hollywood's first interracial kiss on the big screen in the blockbuster "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" broke new ground and stirred debate across the United...

I was born and raised in LA and have seen many celebrities out and about in LA. Here are some tips for places to go to maximize your celebrity sightings.

It takes a lot of nerve to pick only five "best" from Wayne's legendary 150 film output. He was born Marion Michael Morrison in Winterset, Iowa (home to the famous Bridges of Madison...

A headshot is an 8" X 10" glossy photograph that is two-sided. One side has a full facial shot, the other side should have a composite of three or more photos that represent the kind of...

Do you know how to pitch yourself as an actress? If someone from the Entertainment Industry where to ask what kind of actress you think you are, here are some questions to ask yourself to come up...

You create your own tracking system to track your auditions. By doing this you will have a sense of what kind of roles you are being called in for and what sources are calling you in. Based on...

If you love movies and have dreamed about penning one of your own, the proliferation of screenwriting resources and software makes it easy to get started. In addition, the accessibility of...

Bollywood is the world's largest film industry and offers a wealth of opportunity for aspiring and seasoned actors and actresses. They are in constant need of Foreigners to fill roles from the...

I really liked Patrick and I still do. To me, he was a superior dancer turned actor and quite attractive too. But what made him so attractive was his connection to life and how he embraced it as...

"Nobody puts Baby in a corner." How many times have we heard that classic line? That scene is one of the reasons why fans kept watching "Dirty Dancing" over and over again. I loved watching the...

Celebrities are always in the news. Whether it is a new movie, hit show or new record, celebrities are some of the most popular people in the world. Finding and contacting a celebrity can happen...

Lots of kids get started acting in commercials because it's the easiest place to get a break in show business while also making some money. For actors, commercials are a golden opportunity. Since...

Many successful actors have begun their careers at casting calls for teens, and you may be the next teen star to be discovered at one of the many open casting calls for teens. If acting is your...

A simple thought to approaching acting auditions to relieve nerves and give it your best shot.

The silent movie era spanned approximately three decades, beginning in the 1890s and culminating in the late 1920s. During this time, silent films evolved from fledgling novelties into mainstay...

Few stars from the past have retained their dazzling magnetism so well, and few careers have been so quick to skyrocket and so quick to crash. In less than a decade, Marilyn Monroe's career...

If you want to act, sing or dance, get comfortable with going to auditions and casting calls. It's how directors and casting agents evaluate you for roles, and as the competition can be stiff, you...

When auditioning, the actor who lands the part isn't always the best actor for the role, but he or she is usually the actor who gave the best performance in the audition room. Actors should be...

Actors are responsible for becoming another character by learning lines, changing their appearance and incorporating character traits. Actors need to be creative, have the ability to follow...

Writing a celebrity profile is fun and enlightening, but before you start writing one, you should take into consideration some of the public risks that may be associated with the celebrity.

This article is a step-by-step guide on how to create a screen acting resume. This is useful way for actors and actresses to showcase their talent and experiences to potential casting agents to...

Many dream of becoming an actress, but few actually have the opportunity to become one. However, if you believe in yourself, practice, and most importantly, catch a great deal of luck, you may...

Acting is a job and as such it requires specific accomplishments, just as any career does. Becoming a kid actor is not so much about talent or looks as it is about professionalism, perseverance...

Hollywood relationships never seem to last very long but that does nothing to quell the public's interest. The following twosomes will be remembered through time as some of Hollywood's most famous...

Like any other job, you need a resume for acting. However the resume of an actor is very different from that of most other employment situations. Acting resumes are concerned with your past acting...