You’re an actor. Actors need footage. Yes, of course, you have a headshot and a resumé, maybe even a fantastic agent you’re thrilled to call your business partner. But without a reel, you’re not helping…
Posts tagged content creation
How to Get into the Room
So, last week was all about being “room ready” and this week we’ll tackle the follow-up question that I knew would come from many readers (and it did), “Yeah. I’m ready. But I can’t even…
Ari Stidham’s Journey Thus Far
So, last month, I moderated a talk for the Center Theatre Group’s Student Body program during the LA Stage Alliance LA Stage Day and had the great pleasure of sharing the dais with Ari Stidham….
Five Friends Films
Five Friends Films Earlier this month, I was traveling between New York and Philadelphia to work with the actors of Temple University, SAG-AFTRA, and AEA through the SAG Foundation. My traveling companion and I were…
Union Rules and Low-Budget Casting
Hi Bonnie, We’ve been in contact before through castings, classes, and now your awesome BonBlasts. I’m sorry to drop in on you so suddenly, but I was wondering if you could answer a couple questions…
How Do I Get Someone to Create Content for My Bullseye?
Hi Bonnie! I’ve been a fan of yours for a while, and really appreciate all the advice you offer. I just discovered the Inside Acting Podcast and listened to your interviews. Very informative, and it…
The Three R’s
I was talking with some actors about the difference between the things that get you in the room and the things that get you the job (they’re not the same things, sometimes). Obviously, there are…
Self-Producing and Union Jurisdiction
Hi, Bonnie. I met you in Portland. Now I have a question. What advice can you give on navigating the intersection of self-producing and union jurisdiction? The prospect of becoming signatory in order to collaborate…
Eight Things I Learned from Self-Producing
Dear Bonnie, Industry truth beacon, Southern soul-sister, and Goddess of the pole: I’m writing today to say you were right. Actors should self-produce. I never doubted you were right; I just resisted it. Boy, did…
Reel Footage? Short Film? Feature Film? Help!
Hi Bonnie, To say you have taught me everything I know about the business may in fact be an understatement. Self-Management for Actors helped me create a mindset about my career that is unheard of…