This is not a question but more of a feedback and gratitude email. First of all, I’m part of the SMFA group on Facebook and it’s such a good thing to be a part of…
Easy Does It
I’ve seen a lot of headshots in my life. Certainly hundreds of thousands of headshots. I used to *have* the headshots of over 10,000 actors in my hard copy files, before shifting everything over to…
Feedback on Being Attractive to Everyone
Hi Bonnie! First of all, I love your articles — and most especially the latest one on the attractive factor. That’s always something I skim over because I am not “traditionally” or “classically” beautiful. I’m…
But I Have Range!
While on the way to a meeting with a journalist last week, I snapped a photo of a restaurant because its awning provides not just shade, but a great look into the risk of having…
Free Quarterly SMFA Tune-Up Calls
So, I wrote this book, Self-Management for Actors. You know that, of course. Well, did you know that throughout that book, I talked about the cool stuff happening over at the website? Free SMFA Hot…
Feedback on Understanding AB 1319
So, this week, we’re gonna feature a handful of the emails I got from last week’s column on following the letter of the California law, AB 1319. Bon, great column as always. Here’s a link…
Being Attractive to Everyone
One of the many glorious convos going on at the Self-Management for Actors‘ Facebook group turned to the topic of attraction. More specifically, to the topic of those delicious breakdowns that lead off with descriptive…
Headshot Photographer Won’t Meet With Actor Before Session
Hey mama, I need a column please. Unless of course you’ve already written about it, though I’ve done my homework on the topic and can’t find anything beyond this: “Headshots are important. Be in control…
Understanding AB 1319
Four years ago, I wrote an article about the “new law,” AB 1319. This is also known as the CD workshop law, the mall scout scam law, and the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act of…
The Reel Deal: Celebrity Mentors Announced!
The Reel Deal, the multi-platform reality show I’m casting, has just disclosed the list of celebs for our first season. These celebrities (all hyphenates themselves) will mentor and collaborate with up-and-coming actors, directors, composers, and…