Modeling
4 Things That Will Help You Book the Job
There are 4 things you can do that will help you book the acting or modeling job. I had a great opportunity to help other actors get booked for a few industrial films. I was asked by some people whom I had done some films for in the past, if I could find actors for […]
4 Words to Say When to Turning Down an Acting or Modeling Job
There are a number of ways you can turn down an acting or modeling job. But, there are some ways that work better than others. Some actors and models turn down jobs because they don’t like the script, the ad campaign, content, or because it doesn’t pay enough. Those are all legitimate reasons not to accept […]
3 Things to do When Work is Slow
There are 3 things all actors and models should do when work is slow. Virtually all actors and models go through time periods when work is slow. I was recently on a roll. Got cast in an ABC pilot, worked on a Steve Carell feature and then right after those jobs I had a 2-day […]
Guaranteed Way to Never Oversleep and Miss a Call Time or Audition
If you have an early call time or audition this will guarantee that you won’t oversleep. Personal Story I have always created acting, modeling or industry related blogs and videos. This time, I want to share a personal story. This could have been a deadly incident. Spoiler Alert If you don’t want to […]
How to Solve These Problems After a Booking
All actors and models need to learn how to solve problems that can occur after a booking. I made a decision to accept a small paying acting job that was shooting more than 7 hours away from my home. Actors Pension Some actors would never have accepted this booking, and I completely understand why they […]
1 Trick to Getting More Acting or Modeling Jobs
Here is 1 thing you can do to help get more acting or modeling jobs. You Have 2 Choices You could be lazy, sleep all day and wait for the phone to ring. Or, be pro-active – and get excited because you got a job on your own Here is What You Can Do To […]
If I Heard This Comment Over 30 Years Ago, I Might Not Be an Actor
I recently heard this comment from an agent. If I heard it when I was starting in the industry, I might not have entered the business. Not All Agents Understand the Industry Starting an acting or modeling agency, does not automatically mean that the agent understands how to run the business properly. I recently heard […]
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Accepting a Go-See
Most models don’t even think about asking questions before agreeing to attend a go-see. They get get an email or text from their agent with the details, confirm and attend. Don’t Agree to Attending a Go-See Until Before you confirm with your agent, there are some questions that always need to be asked. 1. Who is the […]
I Decided to Make a Major Change in My Acting Career
To be perfectly honest with you, I am a little uncomfortable about sharing this personal information about what change I decided to make in my Career. But, after some thought I decided that it would be helpful to others, so here it goes. Your Type It is crucial that both actors and models understand their […]
Watch Out For This New Scam
Watch Out For This New Scam Those of us in the acting and modeling industry know that this can be a hard business. What makes it even harder is when unscrupulous and simply heartless people do and say anything to us in order to steal our money, hopes and dreams. Don’t Get Fooled By This […]
This Was a Really Bad Experience With an Agent
Sometimes we run into really bad experiences with agents. This happened to me a while ago. I want to share it with you so that you handle this type of situation better than I did. Like with many things in this industry, even after being a full-time actor for more than 30 years, I am […]
What to Say to an Agent When Work is Slow
If you are an actor or model and finding that work is slow, what should you say to your agent to make things change? First, keep in mind, that everyone has slow periods throughout their career. If you happen to be fortunate enough to be a series regular on a show that runs for years, […]
Is Someone Out to Get Us?
Sometimes it feels like someone is out to get us and make life as difficult and frustrating as possible. I recently was in a situation where I had 4 possible job opportunities that all feel on days where I was not available. Part of the time was while I was giving workshops out of town […]
How to Be Proactive and Book More Jobs
Some actors and models think they can book acting and modeling jobs by sitting at home and wait for their cell to ring. The fact is that no matter how talented you are, if you are not proactive and aren’t working at getting jobs, it can be very hard to have success. It is not […]
4 Things You Can Do to Help Your Agent Get You More Work – Video
I was recently asked to help find talent for a few business video projects. I had the chance to get a glimpse into the life of an agent. It was a great experience for me. I always knew that agents work incredibly hard, but it was so interesting to see how much detailed work goes […]
Can You Ask Your Agent This Question?
It is very exciting to get news about an audition or go-see (the audition for models.) But there is a problem and you aren’t sure if you can ask your agent this question. When is it OK to Ask Your Agent for a Favor I was recently in a situation where I was told about […]
This is When You Need to Say No to an Agent
When actors and models receive a notice that we have gotten a booking, it is a very exciting. Booking jobs can be very hard and to hear that we got cast, helps make all of the hard work we have done worthwhile. That is why it is so hard to say no to an agent […]
Signing This Modeling Contract Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars
If you ever get the opportunity to work on a commercial modeling job, you will be asked to sign a model a modeling contract on the set. It is called a model release form. This is a legal document that gives the photographer permission to use your image. The model release form has to be […]
True False: Are You Too Old to Model?
True False: Are You Too Old to Model? By Aaron Marcus For Backstage Have you ever looked at an ad and thought, “I’d love to get into commercial modeling, but I think I’m too old”? Well, think again! Unlike fashion modeling—which requires women be between 5’9-6’0 feet tall with 34/24/34 measurements, and men to be […]
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