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…
Posts tagged content creation
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…
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…
Your Footage Should Make You Look Castable
Hey, Bonnie! Thanks for pointing out to me on my Facebook post that your email was at the bottom of your articles. For some reason, I never thought that went directly to you. I’m a…
Building an Actor Fanbase on YouTube While Staying On-Brand
Hi Bonnie, I have a question that I’d really love your advice on. I’m going to start creating my own content on YouTube, but I’m torn between creating a channel which caters towards fashion, beauty,…
The Work: Ep. 0519 — The Three R’s
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0519 of The Work. Download Here! The Three R’s: There are Three R’s that make a difference in getting cast. Two of them are things you control. Bonnie…
Magda Marcella: How to Create Character, Story, and Brand on Pinterest
Now, I’m not a Pinterest person. Well, I did the “usual” and grabbed my user name when the site launched, like every good brand-managing web-user should do for all new social media creations, but then…
The Work: Ep. 0507 — The New Business Model
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0507 of The Work. Download Here! The New Business Model: In 2008, Bonnie Gillespie wrote about this trend that she figured was gonna impact our beloved industry: self-producing;…
Feedback on What’s Your Auto-Fill
Loved the column this week. I will fully admit to Googling myself periodically to see if what I want to be in the results is there, but that’s all about what I’m putting out onto…
