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Spotlight on a NY FILM Success Story - Slamdance Award Winner - WELCOME TO PINE HILL
Posted on: 1/30/2012 11:25:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese About to win the hearts of all
actors reading this story, NY's Writer/Director/Editor Keith Miller just won Slamdance's Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature for
his latest film - WELCOME TO
PINE HILL. More
Posted on: 1/26/2012 11:32:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Neither rain,
nor sleet, and certainly not snow...
Nothing can stop a dream from happening for those who are truly passionate - according to these 10 creative peeps that NYCastings met up with at the Sundance Film Festival where a ton of snowflakes 'Sundance ...More
Posted on: 1/20/2012 9:54:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Go directly to Sundance! Boy, does that statement sound
exciting. And, although it is NOT that simple to get into the acclaimed
festival - in fact some have called getting in "a minor miracle" -
creating a short film is one way to cut through the seemingly 'A-list required'
feature line-up. To learn more about what it takes to get a short into Sundance, NYCastings reached o ...More
Posted on: 1/18/2012 10:20:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Regarded by attendees as "influential," "amazing
exposure" and "a whole lot of fun" - Sundance 2012 is about to kick off in Park City, Utah and
NYCastings has the pre-festival scoop for you! Starting with what it means to
attend this prestigious festival... it's personal significance and career
boosting potential.
Posted on: 12/20/2011 11:21:00 AM Advice
written by: Kelly Calabrese Tell me about it, stud... This legendary statement made by Olivia Newton John in Grease, packs quite a punch because she says so little - and yet so much. In many ways, actors are expected to make the same kind of swift impact when they engage in conversations with agents. Actors need to share who they are while being "honest" - "confident" - "contagiously passionate" and "themselves" at the same time. More
Posted on: 12/6/2011 9:58:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese "Dressing for the part, when requested, can definitely up a person's chances of getting the role," shares Charlie Winfield - who is part of a dynamic commercial print division team for kids/teen and adults at FFT/ FunnyFace Today, Inc . However, if an actor gets the wrong information ...More
Posted on: 11/14/2011 9:44:00 AM Advice
Written by: kelly Calabrese As an actor, you know the work that goes into getting auditions. Every day, you pour your soul into training, submitting and audition prep-work. When you land a job, it's total victory! And... a chance to book repeat business. So... to help NYCastings members make the most of every opportunity, we asked fellow members to share how they've turned their "one day gigs"... into long lasting RELATIONSHIPS!< ...More
Posted on: 11/3/2011 3:40:00 PM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Become Alive! To be a really good actor, in your heart and soul, "You have to want to be alive," shares Bill Esper of The William Esper Studio. "You have to want to be able to discover how to create real life inside yourself and live at a very intense level." “Acting is a creative art and the very best actors are teachers, teachers about our own humanity. It is a very noble undertaking.” Bill Esper is an internationally recognized ...More
Posted on: 10/21/2011 1:40:00 PM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese I think I can, I think I can, I think I can... For certain - you can! You can keep chugging up this mountain called YOUR ACTING DREAM... no matter how high it seems. Of course, it helps to get insight from those who have already faced the same formidable journey - and have succeeded at performing as an actual living. So, to keep your engine going, go ahead and fuel up with this advice on how to make more money and keep your career in motion...< ...More
Posted on: 10/13/2011 2:50:00 PM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Movie stars and glamour queens may grace the pages of magazines, but when it comes to commercial print work... "natural and approachable" people snap the real money shots. "There is a difference between what someone wants to see themselves as, what their family and friends think is a pretty shot, and what works in this industry," shares Commercial Print Agent Rick Miller, owner of Rick Miller Agency, Inc. "Natural works. I cannot emphasize it enough. People look at glamour magazines and see airbrushed pictures, but those ...More
Posted on: 9/26/2011 12:47:00 PM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Juan Reinoso has over fifteen years of filmmaking experience and believes in working on socially relevant stories. "Everything that I do has to do with the human condition," shares Juan. Some of his past films include Down the Road, Approaching Heaven, The Vedict, Snowfall and Flowers for Norma. ...More
Posted on: 9/6/2011 11:24:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese
Posted on: 8/29/2011 9:29:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese School is never out... whether it
be for summer, fall or winter... for
actors who must always be prepared to spring into auditions! Learning, "How to Audition Success fully for Both Traditional and New Media" takes constant re-assessment. Luckily, actors have a new tool to help them prep... a book called "Mastering Monologues and Acting sides," by voiceover industry veteran Janet Wilcox. The book is everything an actor needs to ...More
Posted on: 8/17/2011 11:05:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Hello! And welcome to Revamp Your Hosting Reel.
I'm
your writer, Kelly Calabrese. Today, I'll be revealing all the nitty-gritty
details about what agents look for in hosting reels with insight from our
expert - agent, Mark Turner.
Posted on: 8/10/2011 2:14:00 PM Advice
written by: Kelly Calabrese Taking the leap from an audition on to a film set can sometimes feel like Indiana Jones diving into the snake pit. But do not fear. Just... "Think of being on the set as a continuation as the audition process" shares CD Harley Kaplan of Powers/Kaplan. "You got that part because of your confidence, your ability and your geniality in the actual audition. Don't lose that. Come in the same way. If they have any changes, they will address it to you. But don't lose your confidence after the audition, because they were happy with you. Never forget that." ...More
Posted on: 7/13/2011 11:21:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese THE END... of an audition often fills an actor's head with thirteen conversations about one thing - Will they chose me for that role? Of course, you want the part! But worrying about every detail will only spin you into a dreary tizzy. So hold on tight and prepare to see the light... "An audition isn't always about getting that part," sha ...More
Posted on: 7/7/2011 2:00:00 PM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese Well... taking a class at the renowned T. Schreiber Studio in New York City will help you ignite that passion, not just for acting but for every character. "I always start with I MUST," says Terry Schreiber, "because I MUST propels you. 'I MUST have Juliet tonight or I'll die.' And I ask you what that means to you, not just intellectually. What does that mean to you in your body?" More
Posted on: 6/24/2011 3:06:00 PM Advice
written by: Kelly Calabrese Meeting an agent for the first time can feel momentous, as if you should genuflect or feel devoutly grateful but, "We are all just pieces of a puzzle," shares Bloc's Legit Agent Jim Daly. "When that show finally goes up on Broadway or that episode airs on TV, we are all a part of it. We all just serve different purposes. No one is better than anyone else." So take in a deep breath and get ready to alter the way you view seeking representation. As Jim Daly shares with NYCastings, "It's a relationship that you are hoping to build. You just have to be yourself in these interviews." ...More
Posted on: 6/2/2011 10:40:00 AM Advice
Written by: Kelly Calabrese "Writing is easy. Living is hard," states the tagline of a musical drama in post-production called HOW DO YOU WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG, written and directed by Gary King. In this movie, the main character struggles with the harsh realities of show biz - a challenge that rings true for many artists on a journey. Especially, when it comes to hauling an idea from script into production.
Posted on: 5/23/2011 1:15:00 PM Advice
To be a great performer you must be well informed, super smart and know a great deal about psychology relevant to acting. The greatest teachers know you can have a solid connection to your intellect…and also be spontaneous, focused on the other actors, unpredictable, imaginative and emotionally filled…all at once! One of the most common insults of the 20th Century came from acting teachers calling actors "too smart" or saying they were "in their heads." In some cases it implies, and in others directly asserts, that a well-developed intellect makes being a great performer harder while performing. That is utter nonsense. Many actors and singers, who have significant previous training, need to hear the lib ...More |
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