Tips posts

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A woman holding a vintage film camera to her eye
From the blog · Apr 29, 2016
Filmmakers Checklist

So, you made a film, huh... What's next? Everybody seems to agree that these next 6 steps are the way to go.

A grid of headshots of different actors
From the blog · Apr 15, 2016
How to 'Get Discovered' as an Actor

TRUE STORY: Last week my friend needed to hire a female singer for a concert that paid thousands of dollars.

A vending machine stocked with film posters
From the blog · Mar 18, 2016
Your Project on Kickstarter

Over the past few weeks I've been observing a lot of film projects on Kickstarter and Indiegogo and reading many articles about the best practices of crowdfunding.

The words Google It written in colored chalk on a blackboard
From the blog · Feb 5, 2016
LMGTFY

I don't know how many times I've said this in my whole life, but I know that I've said this at least a dozen of times over the past few months.

A Hollywood street sign against palm trees
From the blog · Jan 22, 2016
Resources for moving to L.A.

Update: Here are some other resources you might find useful, but all of the items below still apply.

A single red star among a scatter of white stars
From the blog · Jan 8, 2016
Get yourself noticed on Stage 32

FirstĀ of all, if you're in the film, TV or theater industry and you're not on Stage 32, then stop reading this blog and go create your free account.

A hand holding up a blank white speech bubble
From the blog · Dec 4, 2015
Learning a monologue

While this advice is the best one I could give in my opinion, if you've already learned a monologue that you love and is working for you, just stick to it, but here are some things that I...

A woman holding a false moustache on a stick to her face
From the blog · Nov 13, 2015
Mrs DoubtActor

Time and time again I hear about people who would addition for a role outside of their comfort zone and get the job.

A green furry cartoon creature peering over an edge
From the blog · Nov 6, 2015
No Trolls Allowed

I'm a strong believer of online connections. Getting your work seen is important. Meeting new people, who are creatives like yourself, is important.

The Uber logo in white on black
From the blog · Oct 16, 2015
Ubering around

Every now and then I end up Ubering back from my office in Manhattan Beach Studios down to Redondo Beach where I reside.Each time I get into the ride, I start up a conversation with the driver, just to hear their stories.

A woman running along a beach in sportswear
From the blog · Oct 2, 2015
You run, you learn

How many of you out there are gym goers, treadmill runners, or even yet, marathon runners like myself? I'm definitely not bragging.

A business card for an actress tucked into a jeans pocket
From the blog · Sep 11, 2015
Always carry business cards

I'm sorry. Sounds like a ridiculous post, but if I don't say it, I can't say "I told you so". Carrying a business card with you it's like carrying an umbrella in London.