Movies & TV

Few things are more important to a movie than proper casting. With the right actor in the right part, the production can become exactly what you hoped it would be. Cast a part badly, however, and...

To fans, topflight female actresses like Demi Moore, Meryl Streep and Signourney Weaver represent Hollywood at its best--yet a different reality persists behind the red carpet glitter and glitz....

Everything you have heard about acting schools in Los Angeles is true. I know, I teach acting in Los Angeles. For years people have come to me with horror stories about this school or that...

If you want to become an actor or actress, one of the easiest ways to get started is to audition for commercials. You don't need an agent and you don't need an acting portfolio. All you need is...

So, you want to have a casting session. Where to start? Well, whether you’re casting a small local play or a feature film, the process is essentially the same: Secure a Suitable Venue, Get the...

Many an actor has obtained his first big break--and even helped to pay some of his bills--by landing roles in commercials and working for scale as extras in movies and TV shows. These gigs not...

You're an actor who's been honing his/her craft, showcasing your talent in theatrical productions, taking acting classes, and now you're ready to find and sign with a great theatrical agent. How...

Lighting is an integral component to any video. By simply lighting a video properly you can make something simple look a lot more professional than it really is. Luckily, you don't need a lot of...

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is the union that represents actors in movies and television. Their annual awards ceremony, honoring outstanding individual and ensemble performances from each...

Just out in theaters is the motion picture Paranormal Activity. The special thing about this movie is that it is a ridiculously low budget film that uses one, relatively cheap, camera. No sets...

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...

You want to become a actress and You don’t know how to get started and how to get a agent to come to one of your plays?

Independent filmmakers are everywhere these days, from college film students to amateurs hoping to cash in on the film world by creating what they hope will be the next low-budget masterpiece. The...

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....

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"...

Since the idea of celebrity is coveted in American culture, the task of finding an actor can seem daunting. Whether you want to send a famous actor a fan letter or you hope to find actors to do a...

Johnny Depp is one of the most talented and popular actors of our time. Johnny Depp's popularity spans all age and gender groups. Johnny Depp is a great actor whom many aspiring actors admire for...

Their are a lot actors and actress .Their are a some percent of christian actors . If you a christian and love acting, god ,and not money you should be a christian actor but if you love fame and...

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...

The actors and actresses on soaps are some of the hardest working in all of television. Five days a week, 52 weeks a year, soap opera stars churn out serialized episode after episode for millions...

Being an actor in films is one of the most rewarding careers available. You entertain, move, frighten, charm, and surprise audiences timelessly. Because acting in film is such a rewarding career...

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...

When it comes to acting, Georgia is, perhaps, most well-known for actors Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh in their performances as Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, the fictional characters in the...

Who are the people that exist in the background of a film or TV show? Those men and women are human props or movie extras who are hired to create an atmosphere of reality behind the main actors...

Want to work as an 'Extra' or 'Background' actor in the New York City area? How do you get started? Info ahead!

Pornography films have become almost mainstream and easy to distribute, thanks largely to the internet. Many films that have made money were filmed by amateurs who knew good actors and had a good...

Acting classes are essential if you are thinking of working in Hollywood. Acting is a skill that hundreds of people come to Los Angeles to try and only a handful succeed. One way actors and...

Show business can provide many opportunities for young talent. Brooke Shields began her career in commercials when she was just a baby. Macaulay Culkin was only 9 years old when he rose to fame in...

Founded in 1933, the Screen Actors Guild has promoted the interests of film performers since Hollywood's Golden Age. Among the rights supported by SAG is the idea of "scale" pay, which refers to a...

There's no one way to act, and every actor has his own method of how he gets into character and work. There are some standard techniques that most actors study at one point or another by which...

Thousands flock to Los Angeles and other filming hubs in hopes of getting a role on a television show. One of the most difficult aspects of this for talented actors is knowing about the auditions...

Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to be an actor. The entertainment industry is one of the most challenging and rewarding fields to break into. This article is geared toward those of you...

There are a number of reasons why you might want to contact the manager of an actor or actress. You may want to send him fan mail or you may know of a juicy role in a production that she might...

When people think of movies, they usually think of the big films released at the movie theater. With budgets in the millions, these films take months to film and have a run time on screen of about...

Actors seem to lead a glamorous life. They appear for two hours on stage or screen, and the select few receive millions for a starring role. They spend their non-acting time signing autographs,...

Chroma key technology has only been around for a few decades but has already changed the face of filmmaking. Chroma key allows directors and filmmakers an incredible amount of freedom. It also...

In the world of independent films, sometimes casting consists primarily of friends and family as opposed to, well, classically trained actors. Directing and working with these relatives and...

When young filmmakers begin their careers, it is almost a given that they will be overseeing the activities of crew and cast not only older, but more experienced. Though these people have been...

One of the biggest mysteries in the world of entertainment is how actors make themselves cry. It seems so difficult to cry on cue, and so actors in training strive to learn this skill. There are...

Voice acting is a division of performing arts in which an actor provides voice audio in a variety of mediums. Use of voice acting is typically found in animated films and television, feature...

Every year many people try to establish acting careers, but as you probably know, it is extremely difficult to become an actress or actor who actually lands (and keeps) acting jobs on a regular...

Movie actors appear on the big screen and seem to lead lives of glamor off-screen with endless premiers, publicity parties and magazine covers. This royal treatment is reserved only for those at...

Becoming a soap opera star requires acting lessons, networking, head shots and in most cases a talent agent. Understand what type of actors soap operas are looking for with advice from an...

To make a movie, find or write a unique script, hire a reliable crew, cast actors, shoot the film and edit the story together. Keep the shooting schedule for a movie as tight as possible to keep...

During casting calls, avoid allowing friends and family and only try to hire actors. Find the right actor for the part with tips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on casting.

Once the actors have been cast, have them exchange contact information with everyone necessary. Prepare actors for the role with tips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on casting.

Actors heading to casting calls should prepare and bring a monologue to performed. Be prepared for a casting-call audition with tips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on casting.

Treating actors professionally during casting calls leaves a lasting impression. Be professional during a casting-call audition with tips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on casting.

Auditions are an omnipresent part of an actor's life: a nerve-wracking and often exasperating process which is nonetheless necessary for securing steady work. Professional actors get very good at...

You know what would make your project way less boring? Famous people! Although celebrities like to make themselves seem untouchable, you know get access if you play the game right. This article...