My Top 6 Perks of Being a DGA Member
As a long-time DGA member, I’d like to share some of what I think are the top perks of being a member of this leading film industry union. I’ve seen the guild grow and evolve over the years and watched...
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9 Valuable Set Etiquette Tips for Background Actors to Make You Look Professional
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...
Working on Set: Helpful Info on Joining Six IATSE Locals
Once you’ve worked on set for a while, you may be ready to join a film industry union. As I’ve written before, if you anticipate working in a heavily unionized market such as Los Angeles, you’ll eventually need to join...
6 Things to Do Once You Join a Film Industry Union
You’ve finally become a member of a film industry union. Congratulations. Now what? Union jobs probably won’t be coming your way as much as you’d like in the beginning. Since you’ve just made a significant financial investment in your union...
10 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Agree to Work on a Low-Budget Movie
Working on a low-budget movie can be a helpful step in building your film industry career or a waste of time that does nothing for your career or your sanity. It all depends on the project and who’s running the...
8 Summer Heat Safety Tips for Working on Set
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...