Surviving and succeeding in the film industry!
The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area have displaced thousands of people, many of whom now need help. If you’ve been impacted by the fires, help is available. In addition to the list of resources below, some of the...
No matter what type of freelancer you are, we creative freelancers can always use some guidance and inspiration in the freelancing life. After a difficult few years of the COVID pandemic followed by two simultaneous union strikes in the industry,...
It’s been a devastating year for those of us who rely on film industry jobs for our livelihood. The impact of two simultaneous union strikes and walking picket lines in the scorching heat of summer was brutal, especially since many...
Could Orthofeet finally be the answer to finding a pain-free pair of shoes to wear on set? Orthofeet shoes aren’t just your average comfortable shoes. We’re always searching for the ideal flat shoes to wear on set for the long...
Things have been getting more and more difficult for film workers, with two strikes now dragging on for months with no end in sight. The writers’ strike, and now the actors going on strike, is taking its financial toll on...
The best jobs for aspiring actors, full time or part time, have flexible work hours so you can pursue your acting career. Since we’ve now experienced the months-long lack of work from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, it’s a reminder...
Is it non-union or union? You hear that question asked a lot in our industry. The film industry consists of the two overlapping areas of non-union and union work. Anyone starting out in the industry should have some idea of...
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