I’ve been saying for years (and I’m not the only one) that what we currently know as a combination of TV, web-based content, and VOD is evolving into nothing more than “beams and screens.” It…
Bonnie Gillespie dot com
Oh, hey. I have a new website. Check it. Almost every cool thing I have coming up will be announced through the mailing list running off that cool-ass site. 😉 Get on it. Thanks for…
Should I Bring My Kid Actor to LA for Pilot Season?
Hi, My daughter is 9 years old and has been working in Australia, where we’ve lived since she was 4 years old. She was very lucky and began her career with a speaking role in…
Starter Resume
This week, I’m going to address the issue of the “starter resume.” Even beginners need a resume, but what do you put on one when you haven’t done anything yet? This email from the parent…
The Sum of All Years: 40
More producing (but cast huge Internet hits). Goodbye Papa Bear and Salema (two more Momma links). Developed my own logline via The War of Art. Reprinted #7: “Top Ten Acting Books EVER WRITTEN.” Thinkin’ Lincoln;…
How to Seal Your Submissions
Hi Bonnie — Love to read your columns, always so spot on. Can’t read ’em all so I don’t know if you’ve ever addressed these issues. It would be helpful to us on the receiving…
How to Spot a Scam
I recently got an email from an old buddy from high school. I have a quick question for you. Have you ever heard of [name of company removed]? They contacted me and want me to…
Deserving It
Are you an actor who believes if you work hard enough, if you train enough, and if you want it badly enough, you DESERVE to make it? Yeah? Well, then this week’s column is for…
Thank You from the Readers
This week, I’m going to share a few really great thank-you emails I’ve received recently. Figured this would be a fun way to answer some quick questions and get to know some readers better. Hey…