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The SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement

Aaron Seals — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:17:43 +0000

Deciding whether to make your film project non-union or union is a pivotal choice that can significantly impact the scope, budget, and potential reach of your production. Opting for a non-union route often provides more flexibility in terms of budget constraints and casting options, potentially making it suitable for independent or smaller-scale projects. Conversely, going […]

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So What If You’re New To Acting – Here’s How To Get Going Even With No Credits!

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:35:38 +0000

Newer actors face a terrible dilemma that’s familiar to anyone who has ever searched for a job just out of school in this era of late capitalism. It can be summed up like this imaginary job ad: “Entry level positions now hiring – must have 5 years experience.” Uh…what? How do I get experience for […]

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Daisy Winters – Dealing with Tragedy on Set with Jane Badler and Carrie Preston

Ilana Rapp — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:22:52 +0000

Daisy Winters – Dealing with Tragedy on Set A Tragic Moment Defines the Release of Indie Film Daisy Winters with Producer JANE BADLER & Actress CARRIE PRESTON Watch the Daisy Winters Trailer Daisy Winters stars Carrie Preston (True Blood), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), Brooke Shields and young performer Sterling Jerins (The Conjuring). Daisy Winters […]

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20 Film Audition Tips from Casting Director – Donna McKenna

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 16 May 2016 15:33:20 +0000

YES! You read that right. We have 20 golden nuggets of advice that will help you rock your next film audition. These 20 simple yet vital points, are brought to you by renowned Casting Director – Donna McKenna. Donna McKenna, CSA – Is an international award winning casting director and producer for independent feature films, […]

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3 NEWBIE ACTOR MISTAKES TO AVOID

Kelly Calabrese — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:20:44 +0000

It isn’t easy being green! Yet every aspiring actor has to begin somewhere – so how do you start trekking down that windy road to Hollywood without coming across as many road blocks? The answer is as easy as 1…2…3! Here are 3 newbie mistakes that all actors can and should avoid, shared by three […]

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Film Spotlight: ‘The Senator’s Daughter’ with Director, Juan Reinoso

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Filmmakers, “you never have to give up.” If you are passionate about a project and know what you want, “you can always get it,” says writer, director Juan Reinoso who is about to shoot a film called The Senator’s Daughter, a politically charged short written by: Dianne St George. Juan Reinoso has over fifteen years […]

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ASK THE LAWYER – Contract Advice for Non-Union Actors, by Attorney & Actor Robert Sciglimpaglia

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0000

Pen in hand, you are about to sign a contract for your latest acting gig as so many questions pop into your head… Is this contract worded fairly? How will my image be used, exactly? Should I really sign away the rights to ‘everything in the universe known or not known’ because that wording sounds […]

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POINT OF NO RETURN – Screenplay writer Dianne St. George takes us on her determined journey

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:07:00 +0000

You THINK you’ve heard this story… Page 5: A writer decides to create a screenplay about “what she knows.” Page 15: A friend offers up inspiring advice that gets this writer going. Page 30: The point of no return – Woman vows to finish the script, no matter what! Page 90: Violins signal tough times […]

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Stacking the Deck – Strategic career plays from Talent Agent, Peter Coe

Kelly Calabrese — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:13:00 +0000

You’ve got to know “when to put your hand on the table and when to discard it,” says Talent Agent Peter Coe, about the entertainment industry.” Know when to say what you are feeling and thinking, how to recognize body language and when to soak everything in.” Peter Coe has a great deal of experience […]

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Lift Your Indie Spirit – Casting Director Adrienne Stern shares upward, strategic career moves

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0000

Let’s be honest, when a good part comes along who doesn’t want it? says Casting Director Adrienne Stern who has placed countless actors into dream rolls. Adrienne helps actors move from point A… to point indie so NYCastings asked for her insider insight. As a Casting Director, Adrienne Stern’s films have premiered at Sundance, Toronto, […]

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Philip Seymour Hoffman – Goes Directing

Kelly Calabrese — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:56:00 +0000

In his gently, soul rocking, directorial debut titled Jack Goes Boating, Philip Seymour Hoffman shares a story about the silence, strain, and sometimes magically secure sides of long-term relationships. It’s a gut movie, Philip Seymour Hoffman says about the film, which he also stared in along side acting mavericks Amy Ryan, John Ortiz and Daphne […]

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