RESOURCES FOR ACTORS
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What To Look For In A Talent Agent
What To Look For In A Talent Agent Biz Studio has a video "Web Gallery" of unrepresented students that goes out once a semester to all the most reputable local talent agencies, the ones that we trust to do good business (i.e. 15% commission, no agency fees, small-ish...
How much work is there for me? Assessing an actor’s “Potential” (Part 1)
It's the question that every actor and every parent wants a straight answer for. How much "potential" is there for me to book professional work? The full answer goes something like this. Being "marketable" in film and television requires four things:...
Parents Q&A: My kid has had no auditions, my agent says it’s slow… what do I do?
Parents Q&A: My kid has had no auditions, my agent says it's slow... what do I do? Q: My son is now a part of the Union and I am under the impression that this may be part of why he isn't getting calls for background and commercials. I have been told that because he...
Parents Q&A: My daughter is scared of her scene, how can I help her?
PARENTS Q&A: My daughter is scared of her scene, how can I help her? THE QUESTION: My daughter is concerned about her scene for Saturday. She doesn't want to do the sad scene with the burned stuffed animals, as it is too sad for her. Please know that I'm not at all...
FAQ: Is it a scene study class? Is it an audition class?
FAQ: Is it a scene study class? Is it an audition class? Q: Is it an audition class? YES. Q: What about scene study? WE DO THAT TOO. Q: Okay what about emotional access and acting exercises? YEP. Q: How can you do all that in one class? WE ONLY TAKE SIX STUDENTS AT A...
Parents Q&A: What do you mean my kid’s work is “actor-y”?
Q: I would like to ask you more about your comments regarding my daughter’s acting strengths and weaknesses. Interesting enough, almost all the work she has booked has been more serious and dramatic. In addition, she has been very seriously considered and in...
Parents Q&A: Going to LA for Pilot Season
Q: I would like your advice on a plan of action for our daughter. We would like to take her to L.A. in the winter of 2013 for pilot season. That gives her a year to prepare and get dialed. Do you have any suggestions for us? A: Here is my advice re: going to LA for...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 10 (The Mark of a Professional))
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 10 (The Mark of a Professional) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 9 (LA vs. Vancouver)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 9 (LA vs. Vancouver) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse,...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 8 (Look)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 8 (Look) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 7 (Age)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 7 (Age) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 6 (Origins)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 6 (Origins) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 5 (Standing Out)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 5 (Standing Out) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse,...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 4 (Taped Auditions)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 4 (Taped Auditions) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse,...
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 3 (The Best Training)
Casting Director Stuart Aikins: Advice for Actors Part 3 (The Best Training) > Stuart Aikins is a Vancouver-based casting director with 35 years of experience casting across Canada, including Vancouver casting for the hugely popular Twilight series (New Moon, Eclipse,...