You decided to create your own content. At long last, you’re going to shoot something that shows the buyers exactly how to cast you at your on-brand bullseye best. You fleshed out a story idea…
Posts tagged self-producing
Cool Chick Stuff and Dispassionate Labeling
The other day — in an impromptu Facebook Live broadcast (yeah, I don't always plan these things) — I talked about dispassionate labeling. This is seriously one of my very favorite things. Dispassionate — that…
Thank You for the Periscope Obsession
Hi, Bonnie! I just wanted to say that I was dubious about Periscope at first, but I gave it a try because you were so fired up about it, and it has been such a…
Feedback on Anatomy of a Reel
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…
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,…
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…
