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Having a Sustainable Acting Career

We’ve all switched on the TV and seen some pretty bad acting. How is it possible with the number of talented actors out there, that these actors can still get work, and often lots of work, without any discernible talent?

Well, having an acting career isn’t just about talent… Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry, is vital. We break down how to tackle the acting industry on this page: articles, resources and interviews on how to have a successful acting career.

Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry is vital.

Learn how to get a better acting agent, get seen by casting directors and start landing roles. It’s important to see yourself as a business and knowledge is the first step in moving your acting business forward.

Three things to remember moving forward in your acting career:

  1. You’re running your own race. Don’t compare your career to other actors.
  2. Reputation. Be awesome to work with.
  3. Work hard. Doing great work will get you employed again.

Acting Industry Articles and Resources

Why am I Not Getting Auditions?

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Is there anything more disheartening for an actor? A long, dry spell of auditions—and not even a peep from your agent! It’s something we all feel sometimes, and it can be frustrating. The feeling then...

How to Avoid Typecasting

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Typecasting. It’s word that sends shivers down the aspiring actor’s spine. No one wants to feel trapped playing the same character for the rest of their life. After all, the craft of a true artist...

What are Residuals?

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It all started when I came home from my morning walk (yes, I’m that kind of person) and found a strange letter in the mail. Hands shaking, nervous, curious, excited, I opened the letter with...

What is an Intimacy Coordinator?

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The intimacy coordinator has fast become one of film and tv’s most vital on-set roles. Initially a response to the post-Weinstein,  #metoo era, intimacy coordinators entered common industry usage in 2018 following HBO’s hardline adoption...

The Best Actor/Director Partnerships

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Actor/director partnerships—the continued collaboration between an actor and a director across multiple projects in their careers—are behind some of the best, most exciting projects ever filmed. Sometimes, the connection is immediate and obvious, like some...