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5 Things that Make Great Reel Material

5 Things that Make Great Reel Material

Your reel is hands down your most important marketing material as an actor. YES, your headshot is the thing that casting directors see FIRST when they’re sifting through submissions. Yes, your headshot is the first thing that an agent or manager will see when you submit to them for representation. But right after looking at...Read More

6 Things Wrong With Your Current Reel Footage

6 Things Wrong With Your Current Reel Footage

Since we truly believe that your reel material can make or break the opportunities you get… (That agent saying YES to meeting with you, that casting director inviting you to audition…) I wanted to highlight some of “don’ts” when it comes to your reel material. Problem 1. You’re using professional footage from a project you...Read More

Best books for actors: Business Edition

Best books for actors: Business Edition

What better way to continue growing your career in the entertainment industry than curling up with a good book?! Our best book recs for growing your career!...Read More

Ask The artist vol. 5: Philly Wenderoth

Ask The artist vol. 5: Philly Wenderoth

Philly was born and raised in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He began his life in the sports world but realized his passion for performance in high school when he auditioned on a whim for the Spring musical “Legally Blonde.” He was cast as Kyle the UPS Guy and never had so much fun in such a welcoming...Read More

Ask the artist Vol. 4: Olivia Scott

Ask the artist Vol. 4: Olivia Scott

Olivia Scott who lives in Los Angeles is from Chicago, IL. She started modeling in high school while simultaneously taking acting classes downtown. When Olivia moved to LA she started acting in student films, her brother dubbed her the “Queen of Student Films”, she has since retired that title. Olivia fell into fit modeling and has...Read More

Ask the artist Vol. 3: Samantha Lee

Ask the artist Vol. 3: Samantha Lee

Samantha Lee is a Texas raised, Los Angeles based actress, writer, and content creator. She found solace in the theatre at 10 years old and got her degree in it at The University of Texas at Austin. Samantha was most recently seen on television in Special, Lucifer, and Station 19 and made her writing and directorial debut with the...Read More

Ask The Artist Vol. 2: Samantha Ribaya

Ask The Artist Vol. 2: Samantha Ribaya

Singer, songwriter and actress, Samantha Ribaya is most known for her work as Margarita Ramirez on Netflix’s “On My Block”. She can also be seen in Taylor Swift’s music video for her song, “The Man” and Ariana Grande’s “Thank You, Next” music video. She released a series of singles in 2019 and her first EP...Read More

Ask the Artist Vol. 1: Flannery Maney

Ask the Artist Vol. 1: Flannery Maney

Introducing, the Ask The Artist series! Every few weeks we’ll interview a different working professional in the entertainment industry to get pick their brain for tips and tricks and some helpful advice! Our first artist featured is quadruple threat, Flannery Maney! Flannery moved from Ohio to LA to pursue her dream of working and TV...Read More

6 Tips for a Fantastic Headshot Shoot

6 Tips for a Fantastic Headshot Shoot

As an actor, your headshot is the single most important business tool. It is your calling card. It’s the first thing a new manager or agent will see and decide if they would like to set up a meeting with you. It is a casting director’s first impression of you. It is how you showcase...Read More

This is how you can practice your craft at home: Actors Edition

This is how you can practice your craft at home: Actors Edition

Here are some tips and tricks for how to study the craft of acting from home!...Read More

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