I think I know the answer to this question already. But I’m asking it anyway. “Why is everyone so dang afraid of branding?” I hear people say that if they hear about actor branding or…
The Actor in the Mirror
Hi Bonnie, Love The Actors Voice. Just a quick note to say I totally hear you when it comes to the “pick your brain” scenario. In addition to doing VO work, I teach acting and…
When It Isn’t on the Page
An amazing indie film I cast, Another Harvest Moon, got international distribution through MarVista Entertainment a couple of weeks ago. We are elated! When a microbudget indie screens anywhere, there is rejoicing. As well there…
Choosing a URL for My Actor Brand
Hey Bonnie, I’ve been exploring creating a website recently and thomasharvey.com and thomasharvey.net are both taken. I contacted the owner about buying them and he wouldn’t give them up. What would you suggest as a…
How to Network Badly
Last week, after a long hiatus, we had a Hollywood Happy Hour Holiday Bash and it was awesome. Over a hundred lovely folks from all areas of the industry popped in over the course of…
Shady Agency Trying to Make a Buck Before AB1319 Goes into Effect
I’ve been with my commercial agent for a month now. They’ve sent me out on two commercial auditions. Today they sent me an email saying I should send them additional headshots and new video to…
Lit Lessons
One of the things I do in my spare time (ha ha ha ha, OMG, I crack myself up. “Spare time!” That’s hilarious) is mentor for a wonderful organization called WriteGirl. (In fact, if you’re…
Eeeeeeee! Australia!
Okay, so in just over a week, I board a big-ass plane for a long-ass time and travel into the future to arrive a day earlier in Sydney Australia. I’ve never been. I’m so freakin’…
Headshot Photographer’s Brand vs. Actor’s Brand
Hi Bonnie, You probably won’t be able to answer any of this, but I’m going to ask anyway. Does [a specific headshot photographer] have a bad reputation with casting directors? Are CDs sick of his…
