We hear it every week from actors who feel stuck: The industry is dead. The truth? Yes, the industry we once knew is dead. But movies and entertainment as a whole? Not even close. It's just transforming. It always has. It always will. The actors who panic and refuse to adapt will fade into the background. But the actors who know where it’s headed and position themselves to meet it will rise. Tired of the gloomy narrative? Coach Cecily breaks down the facts in this 3-minute presentation from our Summer Mastermind Weekend. You’ll walk away with: The truth about what’s happening and where the industry is headed Strategies to position yourself for success in the current and coming market Real stats on which markets are investing in film production right now, and how much Watch it here:
Steal Elite Coach Darin’s techniques that booked him an iconic role in the runaway hit Obsession: A: A-Game Mentality “I’m never going to book this, so...” This role was not on brand. In fact, it was basically the polar opposite. Darin usually plays "white collar jerks." This character was a hippie-dippy crystal shop owner. But instead of writing himself off, he flipped it: "There's no way I'm getting this role. So, I'm going to have fun!" That is expert A-Game Mentality. Using low odds as permission to play, not a reason to shrink. B: Business Struggling actors only know their craft. Working actors know how the whole machine works. At the callback, Darin changed nothing. He repeated the exact choices from his audition tape because he knows how casting works. A callback isn't where they want to find out if you have range or new ideas. They already know you […]
Vertical short-form series are exploding right now. Billions of dollars in backing. Studios being built specifically for this format. Stars and studios jumping on the gravy train. The upsides? Thousands actors making a living solely off of acting, many for the first time in their careers. Instant Instagram followings. On-set networking with industry directors, producers, and writers. The downsides? Contracts that quietly steal your likeness. Buyouts that eliminate backend forever. Footage repurposed without consent. No clarity on AI, distribution, or resale. In these video highlights from our Elite Program Mastermind Weekend, Coach Cecily shares ways to protect yourself in the vertical world with our Elite Clients. She covers red flags, when and what to negotiate, and what questions to ask before you say yes, just to name a few. To be clear, do not have to do verticals to succeed in your acting career. So, if you want nothing to […]
We’ve all been there. That moment you know you want to make a great impression… and your brain short-circuits. In this vlog, Coach Clayton shares a Jedi-level move that shifts the spotlight off you—and builds real connection fast. The secret? Lead with curiosity. When you ask meaningful questions, people feel seen—and they remember how you made them feel. Want to leave a lasting impression without the pressure? 🎥 Watch the 3-minute clip taken from our recent Mastermind Weekend (complete with go-to questions) and start connecting like a Jedi:
How did Elite Client April Billingsley go from aspiring actor to working actor in just a matter of months? April credits mentorship and coaching that inspired her to: Make the strategic tweaks to her marketing materials Get crystal clear on her brand Go the extra mile for auditions to make a big impact Watch her full interview to learn how she booked 3 national commercials and 2 SAG feature film lead roles here:
Ever dream of pitching your idea to Netflix? Most people would say, “That’s impossible—unless you’re already a huge name.” But Elite Coach Farah just did it. And it worked. Her original series— starring her— is now officially in development. She wasn’t considered “bankable talent.” She’d never written professionally. But she bet on herself… and won. Watch this groundbreaking interview to find out how she did it: