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Author |
: Glenn Alterman |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 338 |
Release |
: 2004-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781621531081 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1621531082 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Promoting Your Acting Career by : Glenn Alterman
This is the definitive insider's guide to getting ahead in the worlds of theater, film, and commercials. Packed with both innovative strategies and practical advice, it covers how to obtain the perfect headshot; prepare for interviews and auditions; select flattering monologues; create professional-looking resumes and cover letters; compose promotional mailings and videos; produce an original play, video or film; launch a theater company; and much more. New sections include information on actor training; voice, speech and voiceovers; using the Internet for self-promotion; daytime serials; and interviews with working professionals from every realm of entertainment.
Author |
: Matthew James Dearing |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 108 |
Release |
: 2019-07-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1733275509 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781733275507 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Acting Is My Day Job: Seven Strategies To Market And Make Money As An Actor by : Matthew James Dearing
"Thank you Matt for being there to give me guidance and opening my eyes to how much more I can learn to be a better actress."Sofia Wylie, Actress Forget everything you think you know about the acting industry. No matter what "they" say, a successful career in the acting profession is actually possible for anyone. The most common reasons most actors don't "make it" are simply that they...- Were unsure where to start or what to do on a daily basis.- Never learned to market, organize, produce, and brand themselves. - Didn't run their careers like a business. - Quit on their dreams assuming they weren't good enough.- Lacked the winning mindset needed to endure the rejections that lead to success. Acting is My Day Job: Seven Strategies to Market and Make Money as an Actor provides actionable strategies to build momentum, capitalize on early success, and build the habits required to establish a lasting acting career. Matthew Dearing delivers the truth about what it takes to be a working actor, leaving no more room for regret and excuses."The brutal truth - talent, good looks and desire aren't enough. You must develop strategies to monetize doing what you LOVE. Every actor should read and re-read this book." - JEREMY A. LOPEZ PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, VANGELIS FILMS
Author |
: Rebecca Nahas |
Publisher |
: Crown |
Total Pages |
: 168 |
Release |
: 1976 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105005337980 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Your Acting Career by : Rebecca Nahas
Author |
: Jane Drake Brody |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 273 |
Release |
: 2015-10-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781472573704 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1472573706 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Actor's Business Plan by : Jane Drake Brody
The Actor's Business Plan is a self-directed practical guide for actors graduating from formal training programs, as well as for those already in the business whose careers need to move ahead more successfully. Using the familiar language of acting training, the book offers a method for the achievement of dreams through a five-year life and career plan giving positive steps to develop a happy life as an actor and as a person. It assists performers to flourish using the same kind of business/career planning that is a necessary part of life for entrepreneurs and business people. This introduction to the acting industry provides essential knowledge not only for how the business actually works, but also describes what casting directors, agents, and managers do, demystifies the role of unions, discusses how much things cost, and offers advice on branding and marketing strategies. It differs from other such handbooks in that it addresses the everyday issues of life, money, and jobs that so frequently destroy an actor's career before it is even begun. While addressing NYC and LA, the guide also gives a regional breakdown for those actors who may wish to begin careers or to settle in other cities. It is loaded with personal stories, and interviews with actors, casting directors, and agents from throughout the US. The Actor's Business Plan is the answer to the common complaint by students that they were not taught how to negotiate the show business world while at school. It is the perfect antidote for this problem and can easily fit into a ten or a thirteen-week class syllabus. Offering support as a personal career coach, empowering the actor to take concrete steps towards their life and career dreams, The Actor's Business Plan: A Career Guide for the Acting Life is a must-have book for actors who are determined to be a part of the professional world .
Author |
: Jonathan Flom |
Publisher |
: Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages |
: 265 |
Release |
: 2013-07-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780810891609 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0810891603 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Act Like It's Your Business by : Jonathan Flom
Many actors treat their profession as a purely artistic endeavor, rarely conceding that there is more to making a living than simply showing up on stage or in front of a camera. By refusing to seriously acknowledge that self-promotion is vital to their livelihoods, many performers can get quickly discouraged by the vicious circle of audition and rejection. However, with a little foresight and planning, actors can learn how to become their own best advocates for a career in the business of show. In Act Like It’s Your Business:Branding and Marketing Strategies for Actors, Jonathan Flom helps actors and others in the arts understand the power of branding. This guide walks the reader through the process of creating a personal brand for a small business and then marketing that brand and broadcasting it through every step of the process—from choosing clothing, arranging headshots, and designing resumes to selecting a repertoire, building a website, obtaining business cards, and networking. Flom also offers advice on such real-world issues as goal-setting, finances, contracts, and day jobs and provides insight and guidance on how to approach agents, auditions, and casting directors. A book of empowerment meant to shift the balance of control to actors themselves, Act Like It’s Your Business is aimed atprofessional performers as well as students who are getting ready to transition from college to career. Structured logically and step by step, this accessible guide will become the standard for nearly anyone hoping to build an enduring career in the performing arts.
Author |
: Mari Lyn Henry |
Publisher |
: Back Stage Books |
Total Pages |
: 434 |
Release |
: 2007-12-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780823088959 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0823088952 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis How to Be a Working Actor, 5th Edition by : Mari Lyn Henry
The celebrated survival guide for the working actor - now completely updated and expanded with a foreword by Tony award-winning actor Joe Mantegna! Renowned for more than two decades as the most comprehensive resource for actors, How to Be a Working Actor is a must-read for achieving success in The Business. Now this "Bible of the Biz" has been completely revised and greatly expanded to address new markets, ever-changing opportunities, and the many new ways today's actors find work. Talent manager, teacher, and career coach Mari Lyn Henry and actress, author, and spokeswoman Lynne Rogers combine their extensive skills and years of experience to cover all the essentials of how to market yourself, land roles, and manage a successful career. They also include expert advice from scores of other industry experts - well-known actors, agents, managers, casting directors, and teachers. How to Be a Working Actor is loaded with advice on how to: - put together a professional wardrobe - get a head shot that brings out the real you - create a resume that really works - find the training to develop your talents - communicate effectively with agents and managers - use the internet to promote your business and explore new opportunities - get the most value out of union membership - excel at auditions and screen tests - discover how to get work in regional markets - cope with success How to Be a Working Actor takes a no-nonsense approach to the whole business of being a working actor, with detailed information on how to live on a budget in New York and Los Angeles, what the acting jobs are and what they pay, even how to find a survival strategy that will augment your career. And an extensive section on script analysis shows you how to investigate the depth of a character to create a memorable audition for roles in theatre, film, and television.
Author |
: Marie Tagbo |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 308 |
Release |
: 2019-11-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1704643902 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781704643908 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis How I Became a Teen Actor by : Marie Tagbo
Being a teen actor or actress is your dream. You love the movie industry and you've watched your favorite actors grow up and achieve their dreams. Forget needing to move to LA to start your acting career. This book is the blueprint to launching your career, wherever you are and at any age. In "How I Became a Teen Actor" you will get the easy to follow steps on getting captivating headshots, marketing yourself to casting directors, finding auditions, and starring in movies. You can start where you are. Along each step of the journey, you will learn simple but concrete steps from a teen actress, who has been starring in movies and commercials since she was fourteen years old. This book is thoughtful and packed with detailed actionable guidance for the first three years of your acting career. It will not only inspire you to go after your acting dreams, but to own who you are authentically.
Author |
: Meredith M. Day |
Publisher |
: Bublish, Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 139 |
Release |
: 2018-05-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781532357114 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1532357117 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Starmaker Machinery by : Meredith M. Day
Written by Celebrity Talent Management and Development Expert Meredith M. Day, Starmaker Machinery is an insider's guide for actors and musicians who want to learn the secrets of successful self promotion in the film, television and music industries. The book includes top secret “End Runs” and shortcuts for self promotion that are not available to the public.
Author |
: Larry Garrison |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 352 |
Release |
: 2021-03-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781119789703 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1119789702 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Breaking into Acting For Dummies by : Larry Garrison
Understand the business side of your showbiz career We all know acting can be a glittering whirl of glamour—plush red carpets, simply divine outfits, huge sums of money, and oh, the parties! But what a lot of wannabe actors forget is that it takes a lot of practical work to get to the flashbulbs of your first premiere, and that the savviest actors put as much stress on the business side of the profession as they do on the show. Breaking Into Acting For Dummies demystifies the behind-the-curtain side of showbiz to help you understand how it really works, who the decision-makers are, what they’re looking for when they’re picking talent, and how to get them on your side. If you truly want to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, you’ll want to have a well-thumbed copy of this book alongside your pile of scripts. Written by two friendly insiders, this guide takes you behind the scenes to help you map out your plan of attack, showing you how to open doors—and keep them open—and use your time wisely, so you’re not breaking a leg rushing from one random audition to another. You’ll understand how to flesh out your professional persona as thoroughly as a movie part, craft your resume as minutely as a script, and judge the angle of your headshots and webcam appearances as intimately as any director. Once you’ve mastered these skills, it’s time to go to market as your own publicity department, building your media and online presence until everyone who’s anyone knows exactly who you are. Understand different acting markets—from theater to commercials Network in-person and online Build your image via resumes, head shots, and webcam Keep a firm grip on the financial side Whether you’re studying, a hopeful amateur, or have been treading the boards for a while, this is your breakthrough script for succeeding in the business of acting, and for learning how to play your ultimate role: yourself.
Author |
: Jana Burnette |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2024-08-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1736712756 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781736712757 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis Technically an Actor by : Jana Burnette
Ever wondered what's holding you back from your dream acting career? It might be your tech skills and marketing insights.In the 21st century, actors' marketing consists mostly of online casting profiles, social media, emails, and even texts. "Technically an Actor: The Actor's Technology Handbook" delivers a series of concise action steps and detailed visual examples for using technology to expand your acting career and seize new opportunities.Written by a seasoned actor and casting professional, this guide shares insider knowledge that has taken actors from being overlooked to chosen during the audition and submission process. Whether you're a veteran or just starting, working in film or theater, or pursuing acting full-time or part-time, this handbook is for you.Dive in, refine your online marketing, and boost your acting career.