The Three Keys to Taking a Meeting Congratulations, you got that meeting with an agent or manager! Now what? Well, first of all celebrate. You’re already in the very top percentage of actors in town to even get the meeting. Major win no matter the outcome. Then… 1) Prepare, prepare, prepare. Do Your Research It’s easy to worry about how we’re going to present ourselves, but the first step is to care about who you’re meeting with. Research their clients on IMDb Pro. Contact anyone you know who is repped by them. Look up their work history on LinkedIn. See what you can learn about their personality from any public social media profiles they have. Write down three possible conversation topics (personal or professional) based on them. Prep for the most important question you will get 90% of the time the rep will start with some version of “so, tell […] Read More
Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Suck and what to do about it… Did you set New Year’s Resolutions this year? About 50% of people do, and if you’re reading this blog I’m guessing you’re the kind of person in that 50% who’s driven and wants to succeed. Well done. 😉 Btw, if you aren’t the kind of person who doesn’t set goals, know that studies have shown that 46% of people who made a resolution were continuously successful at it 6 months later, and only 4% of non-resolvers were. Yikes! So let’s be clear that setting goals ROCKS. However, the way that most people declare New Year’s Resolutions already sets you up for failure. The good news is, it’s not your fault. Blame your monkey brain. So if you did you set resolutions this year, how are they going? Have you accomplished them yet? Already given up? Way off track? […] Read More
I currently have nine reps (LA Theatrical & Commercial, managers, and six reps in local markets.) By pitching myself via email, I secured meetings or direct offers for representation from all of these reps. (Full disclosure: I did meet one in person, but I had emailed before and after meeting in person!). I know how to write a strong email pitch. So, what are the magic ingredients?I will happily break it down for you. There is nothing we love more at Career ACTivate than helping actors take control of their own acting careers within the entertainment industry. I’m going to share with you my biggest tips that I teach my clients to make a standout email pitch to reps.Agents and managers are always looking for actors with talent. If you can effectively communicate with a good agent, you will increase the possibility of being signed by an acting agency. As […] Read More
FOX Casting Change: Now Exclusively Using Casting Networks Today, I’ll be sharing what I have learned about FOX’s shift from previously using Breakdown Services (Actor’s Access) to now using Casting Networks (LA Casting). FOX has used their casting process for years! So, the FOX casting shift is a significant change, and we encourage all of you aspiring actors to continue reading for additional information! Handling casting networks correctly could be your ticket to getting those casting calls that you have been dying to receive! How Does This Affect You As An Actor? First, we must understand all of our theatrical materials in Casting Networks. Actors from Los Angeles typically use www.LAcasting.com, and actors outside of Los Angeles typically use www.CastingNetworks.com. Before we get into it, if you don’t have a Casting Networks profile, create one. If you do have a profile, make sure you upload your updated resume, theatrical headshots, […] Read More