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1 Simple Addition to Your Acting Resume Makes it Powerful

All actors need to make sure their resume is in the right format, has the correct information and
easy to read. Here is one suggestion that will also help an acting resume stand out and be remembered.

Add a headshot to the upper right-hand corner of your resume. It can be the same photo that’s on the front of your resume, or if you have a different look, you can showcase that alternative headshot here. This allows casting directors, agents and directors to get another view of you. And, while they are scanning your resume, your face will stay in their mind a little longer.

Watch this video and learn a very simple fix to the issues that occur when trying to place a JPEG or PNG into a Word document.

If you have any resume tips or suggestions, share them here so we can learn from you.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING A PHOTO TO YOUR RESUME IN WORD

Click On:
1. Insert
2. Pictures
3. Picture from file (assuming it is on your hard drive)
4. Click on the image
5. Grab the corners to size it correctly
6. Right mouse click on the image
7. Wrap text 8. Behind text Now you can move the headshot where you want without disturbing the text on your resume.

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Want to Fire Your Agent? Try Saying This Instead

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7 Demo Reel Mistakes

Many actors make huge demo reel mistakes that make casting directors click away. In this video, I reveal the 7 common demo reel mistakes that make casting directors lose interest immediately. Learn the right demo reel length, why you should never add music or fancy graphics, and how to get the right material even if you’ve never booked anything.

Learning and correcting these 7 demo reel mistakes will have casting directors watch your entire demo reel.

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Do you have a demo reel? If so, please share it on the channel and let us know what clips you used and how you created the reel, so we can learn from you

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How Successful Actors Stay Motivated Through Setbacks

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Many actors are unfamiliar with training, corporate, and industrial films. But, they should know about them. They can be a great way to get on-camera training, have more experience working with fellow actors and in front of a camera. And, we get paid well for these types of videos.

Union actors will earn between $617-$903 for a full-day (8-hour) booking. The fee is dependent on how the video is being used (in-house or for the general public). An on-camera narrator will earn between $1,122-$1,641as an on-camera narrator. The Union fees change, so you can check the SAG-AFTRA website https://www.sagaftra.org/ to see the latest fees for industrial work. The payments will vary if the project or actors are non-union.

In this video, I share with you the different types of government agencies, companies, and associations that hire actors for these videos. You will also learn how to find this work and what takes place in these projects.

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Don’t Ruin Your Audition: The Best Way to Handle Audition Notes

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If you’re getting acting auditions, you need to understand something: you’ve already won. Most actors have no idea how competitive the casting submission process really is.

When casting directors post a breakdown, hundreds or thousands of actors (or agent) submit their headshots. The casting selection process is brutal – only a handful of actors get chosen for auditions, sometimes just 30 people out of hundreds or a few thousand. If casting directors choose you, you are literally one of the chosen few.

In this video, I break down why it is so hard to get chosen by casting directors, what really happens behind the scenes when they review submissions, and why getting called in is the real victory. This is the perspective shift every actor needs about the actor selection process.

Actors need to hear this truth about how casting really works.

Has Acting Work Been Slow For You?

Have you gotten a lot of auditions but few bookings? If so, please share how you dealt with that on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel, so we can learn from you.

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Want to Fire Your Agent? Try Saying This First

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Is acting work slow? Then, say these 8 words to your agent.

Is acting work slow for you? If so, there are a few things that can be discussed with your agent. In this video, I share the 8 (actually 10 in the video) words that I have said to my agents. They have been incredibly helpful to me.

Has Acting Work Been Slow For You?

Have you ever experienced slow times as an actor? If so, please share what you did that helped you get more auditions on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel, so we can learn from you.

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Staying Motivated As an Actor: How to Handle The Tough Times We All Experience

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Learn how you can stand out in acting auditions.

Acting auditions can be very difficult. Some people are great actors but struggle and don’t perform well during auditions. In this video, you will learn one very important way to audition that will help your performance stand out.

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You Won’t Believe This Crazy Job I Accepted

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This 1 word boosted my acting career: But, it could destroy yours.

After 40 years in acting, I learned that one simple word can make or break your career. Saying YES opened doors I never expected – but I’ve also seen it destroy talented actors who weren’t strategic about it.

In this quick tip, I’ll share how to use this powerful word wisely and when you should absolutely say NO instead.

Have You Ever Said Yes Or No To A Project Based On Your Skills?

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The 1 Audition Mistake Actors Make When Auditioning For Comedy

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This was my most tragic on-set movie experience and perhaps the worst one in my life.

Sometimes when actors are working on a film set, we forget that things can get very real and dangerous.

Decades ago I was working on a feature film. Unfortunately I watched a crew member
make a simple mistake that turned tragic. It was a very traumatic experience.

Have You Ever Had A Tragic Experience On A Production?

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4 Perfect Words to Say When Turning Down An Auditon or Job

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Should Actors Work With More Than 1 Agent?

Actors often wonder if having one agent is a good or bad idea. This video breaks down the pros and cons of having one agent vs multi-listing and if and when it benefits an actor’s career.

Learn how you can know if having more than one agent is legal.

Get a clear understanding of exclusivity clauses in agents’ contracts and if working with multiple agents is right for you.

Do you have more than 1 agent?

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What Actors Need to Know Before Signing an Agency Contract

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Do you know the difference between an actor’s residual and Foreign Royalty Check?

Residuals VS Foreign Royalty Checks – they’re not the same thing, and every working actor should know the difference.

In this video, I break down exactly how these payments work differently, when you get them, and what they mean for your acting income. Whether you’re new to booking or have been acting for years, this knowledge is crucial for managing your career finances.

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Have you received either of these types of payments? If so, let us know about the project
and other details about the payment on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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W hat Film Sets Are REALLY Like – All Actors Need To Know

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Want to learn what film sets are really like? Watch this video.

I am excited to share with you what an actor’s life is really like on a movie set. Every film/TV show experience is different. I will tell you about my time on the Project Almanac feature film. You will learn everything from having my lines changed as I board the flight to Atlanta. The switching of my call/pickup time. And the altering of the shooting schedule and a lot more.

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Why I Felt Crazy Going Over My Lines Before Shooting A Scene

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The casting director said I was great, but didn’t book the job. Here’s why.

Ever gotten a wonderful compliment from a casting director about your audition and then not book the job? I have. It is very common. Want to know why? Watch the video and learn.

Have You Ever Walked Away From A Talent Agency??

Have you ever received great feedback from the casting director after an audition and didn’t book the job? If so, share your experience on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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This 1 Huge Mistake Almost Ruined A Great Headshot Session

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This is Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency

I had a terrible experience with a talent agency that represents both actors and models. The agent never showed up for our scheduled meeting, ignored my emails, then sent me auditions that were completely wrong for me.

Here’s what every actor needs to know about agent meetings and red flags to watch for.

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2 Industry Contacts Every Actor Needs For More Auditions

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Here are 3 proven ways to get copies of your commercial modeling jobs.

Have you ever booked a great commercial print job, but now you’re stuck trying to get your tear sheet (copy of the ad)? I’ve been there, – feeling great about the booking, but then spending months trying to get a copy.

Getting copies of work is crucial to your career. This is how you build your portfolio and make yourself more desirable for clients to hire you.

After years of hustling for my “tears”, I’ve developed a great system that allows me to almost always get the ad. Sometimes it feels harder getting the tear sheet than the booking. But my 3-step game plan changes everything – and it works almost every time.

Have Any Suggestions On How Actors and Models Can Get Copies Of Their Work?

Do you have any suggestions how actors and models can get “tears” from their commercial print work? If so, share your experience on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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Learn 2 Ways New Actors Can Get Experience and Cast

If you are beginning to act or want more experience in front of a camera, watch and discover hidden casting opportunities in student and independent films.

Booking films can help you build an acting reel, resume and make great industry connections. These are great ways for actors to start or move their acting journey forward.

Have Any Suggestions On How New Actors Can Get Experience and Cast?

Do you have any suggestions how beginning actors can find film auditions? If so, share your experience on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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I Never Should Have Booked This HBO Mini Series

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You want to learn how to avoid a crew member yelling at you on a TV set

Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way when I got yelled at on a TV set for something I thought was being helpful.

If you’re new to a film or TV set or have ever wondered about the unspoken rules with crew members, this could save you from that mortifying moment I wish I could take back. Here’s what I wish someone had told me before I stepped on set.

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You Won’t Believe This Crazy Acting Job I Accepted

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Self-Tape Editing For Actors Is Essential: Learn iMovie Tips Casting Directors Expect

Every working actor needs to master self-tape editing – it’s no longer optional. Casting directors can instantly tell when an actor doesn’t know basic editing fundamentals, and it negatively affects how you are viewed as a professional.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn the exact self-tape editing techniques casting directors expect to see, using simple iMovie tools most actors already have. I’ll show you how to create professional-looking audition tapes that get you noticed for the right reasons.

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Ever run into an editing issue? If so, how did you solve it? Or, any editing tips? If so, share your experience on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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How Long After An Audition Do Actors Hear Back?: The Truth About Casting

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After Auditioning, I Didn’t Book The TV Show Gotham – Then I Did: Here’s Why

Watch this video and learn the story behind the story as to how I wound up booking the TV show Gotham after being told that I didn’t book the part. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how TV casting decisions really work and what actors don’t see in the process.

Do You Have Any Audition Suggestions?

Have you ever booked a job after being turned down? If so, share your experience on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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The Audition Risk That Got Me A Booking

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Why being asked to re-record your lines isn’t always bad.

I don’t know if you have experienced this uncomfortable situation that is every actor’s nightmare, or at least it was for me. If this has never happened to you, congratulations. This video will help you be better prepared for this tough situation so you won’t freak out like I did.

I got a call from a TV production company saying they needed me to re-record my lines from a scene I had just shot a few days prior.

They said I needed to do ADR work (additional dialogue recording ) at their New York production studio. Getting that call sent my mind spinning. First, I started thinking that they must not have liked my read. Was my performance that terrible that they couldn’t use my original performance? And, adding to my stress, was the fact that this would be the first time I ever did ADR work.

In this quick tip, I share my paranoia-inducing ADR experience on a TV show and the reality check that followed. Learn why many ADR callbacks are simply technical, not performance-related, and how to manage that actor anxiety we can easily face.

This quick tip video is perfect for new actors navigating their first professional sets or experienced actors who still get those familiar butterflies.

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Have you ever been asked to re-record your lines? If so, share your experience on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you.

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It’s Shockingly Easy to Misinterpret Your Agent’s Text

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This free actor’s marketing tool is a networking game changer.

Discover how this free app is revolutionizing actor networking by replacing how headshots and resumes are distributed with instant QR code sharing.

Perfect for spontaneous industry meetings and networking events. Learn why smart actors are making the switch from paper portfolios to digital convenience.

Whether you’re trying to introduce yourself to film/TV directors, agents, casting directors or other industry professionals, actors should stop marketing themselves the “old-fashioned way.” Step up and make yourself known by using this amazingly easy game-changing technology.

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I Bombed at a Networking Event – Here’s What I Learned