For our final installment of the series on actor websites, let’s get down to it: Do casting directors, producers, directors, agents, and managers even look at actors’ websites? Well, yes and no. Nearly seven years…
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More Casting Numbers
Oh, I just love crunching the numbers. Now, you know this is all Actor Mind Taffy, so don’t overthink any of this. Just enjoy and observe. • 51% of the taped preread sessions will not…
I’m just gonna choose to see the positive.
It’s been a rough 12 hours. News of stolen cars, stolen purses, stolen cell phones, and the burning down of my stepfather’s house (yes, the house he and my mother shared until her death six…
Staying the Course; Time to Hire a Publicist?
I was reading this week’s “Your Turn” and it took me until the second paragraph to realize, “Holy crap, it’s MY question!” Thank you so very much for taking the time to respond so thoroughly….
Bad Websites, Good Websites II
Since we’ve covered creative design topics, we’ll now look at practical issues: Do you need a website? Are actor website services worth the money or should you do it yourself? I interviewed some actors whose…
It Was Easier Being Green
Thank you so much for your column. I have been a religious reader for some time now and have found so much information and inspiration in it. You are truly an invaluable resource for we…
Bad Websites, Good Websites
Hoo, boy! What a topic! I thought Bad Headshots, Good Headshots was a hot one. Ooh, there are some serious issues surrounding actor websites… and everyone takes critiques of their “babies” very personally. Wow! So,…
Please Write about Actor Websites
I’ve been in New York for the past two years and have been reading your column for the past couple of months. I find most of it very pertinent to the New York scene, and…
Electronic Submission Pitfalls
A few years ago, I wrote about the importance of noting a casting director’s preference for electronic submissions. Absolutely, most casting directors are still “old school” and the hardcopy submission of your headshot and resumé…
Feedback on Demo Reels (Revisited)
Lots of feedback on the Demo Reels (Revisited) article. Here’s a sampling of the emails I received. My wife and I both read your column and think the world of your common sense. Honestly, that’s…