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Freelance Survival / Industry News / Unions
by Judy Moore · Published July 24, 2023 · Last modified September 6, 2023
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. Now, with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA both on strike, having a reliable revenue stream is more important than...
Freelance Survival / Uncategorized / Unions
by Judy Moore · Published July 15, 2023 · Last modified September 11, 2023
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...
Product Reviews / Uncategorized
by Judy Moore · Published June 15, 2023 · Last modified September 11, 2023
Could Orthofeet finally be the answer to finding a pain-free pair of shoes to wear on set? (Note: I have an affiliate relationship with this product, which means, at no extra cost to you, I make a small commission if...
Introduction Good communication is crucial when working on set, and quotes on communication in the workplace can inspire us to communicate better. Communication skills are essential skills that team members need, and poor communication can cause a lot of problems...
Introduction The film industry has a long history of wasteful practices and paper waste in the workplace is one of them. However, reducing paper usage in the workplace has now become a priority. Awareness about workplace paper printing waste has...
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