Posts Tagged ‘marketing for actors’
Social Media for Actors: 3 Things You Need to Know
Decades ago, a casting director would make a decision about hiring an actor based on their audition and reputation in the industry. While casting directors can still use these two criteria to make their decisions, they also have a new tool available: social media. This means being on social media for actors is very important.…
Read MoreAre You Treating Your Acting Career Like a Business?
Smart actors treat their acting career like a business. But it can be hard to know if you’re hitting the mark. That’s why I created this short quiz. It’ll show you if you’re on the right track or if it’s time to adjust your course… 1. What is your job as an actor? A: To…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Acting Resume (Even if You’re a New Actor!)
Trying to create your acting resume can feel difficult when you’re a new actor. You want clips to put on the resume but without a resume, it seems like you can’t get clips. So, now you’re stuck and wondering what to do next. My advice is to go ahead and create that resume. Even if…
Read MoreWhy Getting an Agent Doesn’t Mean Guaranteed Acting Jobs
New actors sometimes believe that getting an agent is the way to find acting jobs. So, you spend all of your time and energy seeking an agent. You do hours of research, look for your local acting scene, and send out reels. Then you finally sign with an agent. You’re delighted! At last, you’ll get…
Read MoreHow to Find Acting Work in Atlanta Georgia
Atlanta is one of the best spots to find acting work, thanks to a tax credit that makes it easy for production companies to film in the state of Georgia. But when you’re looking for acting jobs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder how to get started. Try using some of these tips to…
Read MoreHow to Use Social Media to Land Acting Work
Social media can be a very effective way to connect with buyers and find acting work. I have a client who’s fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) and she wanted to be on the show Switched at Birth. So, she did a video of herself signing and found Dee Dee Bradley, the casting director, on…
Read MoreThe Power of Postcards and Mail-Outs for Actors
When I first met Rozie Bacchi, she was waiting tables at a restaurant that was a popular tourist attraction at the time. She didn’t love the job, but it provided an income to pay rent and buy the tools that supported what we loved most, acting. Even then, Rozie knew instinctively acting was a business.…
Read MoreSara Banerjee: 6 Steps to Acting Success
Sara Banerjee, a client at Actor’s Fast Track, is fabulous at selling herself. She understands her niche and marketability and presents it to buyers in a genuine but direct way. Her authenticity garners her big results with legitimate studio and network roles. Sara’s auditioned for two series regulars on CBS, playing a lawyer and a…
Read MoreKeep Reaching Out to Casting Directors
If you’re always putting out content, you’re going to get people’s attention. That’s why using the same picture over-and-over again is important because people will eventually say, “Oh, wait! I know this guy.” They don’t know how they know you but they’ve seen your picture a million times so they think they do. What Brian…
Read MoreHow Can You Get Acting Work? Two Words: Sales Calls
My client, Bryan Coffee is comfortable connecting with casting directors. But he didn’t always feel this way. Bryan says, “Before I started working with Valorie, I was not necessarily scared but I was hesitant to step out of what was “acceptable.” I sat at home waiting for the agent’s phone call. When I got a…
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