Hi Bonnie! Great read on the Anatomy of a Reel. I moved here recently and don’t have much film or TV footage because my main start was in theatre. That being said, is it unprofessional…
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Turn Down for What
Yowza! I got a *lot* of feedback on last week’s Sorry Is a Sucky Word column. Thank you, beautiful people! It’s so great hearing from you and knowing when something I share has such an…
Thank You for the Age Range Article
Hi Bonnie, Great article for age range re: on-camera and stage work. Voiceover is a different beast, though. I’ve played teens through octogenarians… not to mention some ageless creatures. 😉 And of course gender, race,…
Sorry Is a Sucky Word
I may have already lost you with the title this week, and I’m not sorry about that. 😉 I *am* sorry when I inadvertently step on your toe, cut you off in traffic, or ask…
Definition of Ninja
In the SMFA context, what exactly does “ninja” mean? Sean Frost Sean, your timing is great with this question, because it lines up beautifully with this week’s column topic on generating content to repurpose. My…
Become a Content-Generating Machine
Ask anyone who has ever pitched a show concept: No buyer is ever looking for ONE great idea; they’re looking to tap into a WELL of ever-replenishing material. They’re looking to put you on contract…
What to Say in a Non-Actor Job Interview
Hi Bonnie, I wanted to reach out to you and ask if you can speak to the need for day-jobs and how to handle yourself during an interview when they ask what your goals are…
Anatomy of a Reel
Even though I encourage the use of clips to showcase exactly what you’re capable of for the buyers, you may still have the need for a linear demo reel. You remember those, right? That’s a…
Corporate Actor Showcase in LA
Hi Bonnie! So I am in need of guidance and advice, and you were the best person I could think of to ask. I work for a quaint little restaurant called The Cheesecake Factory here…
Be a Solution
I recently witnessed something intriguing in a Facebook group not at all related to the industry. See, as a business owner, I spend time in communities designed to help entrepreneurs handle growth management and now…