Surviving and succeeding in the film industry!
Background actors, this post is for you. I’ve worked with hundreds, maybe thousands, of you during the decades I’ve worked in the film industry. Some of you were outstanding professionals I’d be happy to work with on any show. Some...
Those of us working outdoors on set neglect heat safety at our peril. We often find ourselves working outside on some of the hottest days of the year. We need to be fully prepared to protect ourselves from the worst...
If you want to get work as a freelancer in the film industry, you can’t wait for the jobs to come to you. We all need to be proactive about putting ourselves out there to get the jobs we want....
In our industry, we must go to work prepared. We all have our favorite must-haves to bring to set, but there are some items we all need, regardless of department. (Note: This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links, which...
If you work regularly in the industry, you probably spend more time on set than you do with your family members. With the long hours we work, things can get stressful, and we may say things that we should never...
As freelancers, there’s never a wrong time to improve our communication skills. We work as part of a team on set, and a crucial part of successful teamwork is effective communication. (This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase...
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