The Still Acting Blog – That’s A Wrap

December 26th, 2011

, it will allow me to bring in other actors, writers, directors, casting directors, agents, producers, union reps, etc. for interviews. That part is very exciting to me and I think these interviews will be very beneficial to all of us actors. I’ll also have the opportunity to interview filmmakers about casting opportunities and/or about the process of making independent films.

Scam Alert: Texas Deregulates Talent Agencies

June 27th, 2011

With no licensing and no bonding required for talent agencies, expect an influx of rip off ‘agents’ who will steer new comers and wannabes to ‘their’ photographers, ‘their’ demo reel or ‘slate’ producers, ‘their’ acting coaches or ‘schools’ etc. And don’t forget the ‘upfront fees’ that the scammers often charge.

How To Boost Your IMDB STARmeter Ranking

June 1st, 2011

Not to overstate. No casting person has said ‘we’re casting right off the IMDB’ so you’d better have a subscription to IMDB PRO and you’d better have your photos and resumes there and you’d better be sure all your credits are there and that they’re accurate AND YOU’D BETTER BE AWARE OF YOUR STARmeter ranking. No one has said that. Yet

My Thoughts About Soul Surfer

April 25th, 2011

Easter Sunday seemed like a good time to check out Soul Surfer at the local cineplex. Before I spend a few minutes wandering in the wilderness of my own messy thought process, let me say up front that Soul Surfer is a good movie. It works. Remember I said that. Now on to the wandering… [...]

Film Acting Demo Now On Vimeo

February 21st, 2011

Well, more and more actors are being asked for links to their online demos when being submitted for film projects. Just makes sense to have your demo as available as possible.

Happy Homebound New Year

January 1st, 2011

… playing with a download of Adobe Lightroom 3, Alien Skin’s Exposure 3 and various free presets. Here I’m testing out a Kodachrome filter…

Texas TV Production Lives

December 3rd, 2010

TXMPA is at the forefront of the success of the current Texas Film Incentive program which has helped generate $610 Million in new in-state spending…the program has accounted for 55,000 jobs for Texans over the past two years.

Preston Jones’ screenplay BRADLEYVILLE gets a Dallas reading

September 8th, 2010

the trilogy of plays, THE OLDEST LIVING GRADUATE, LU ANN HAMPTON LAVERTY OBERLANDER and THE LAST MEETING OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE MAGNOLIA were originally collectively known as THE BRADLEYVILLE TRILOGY and they were originally produced in the old DOWN CENTER STAGE and in the KALITA HUMPHREYS THEATRE at DALLAS THEATER CENTER under the direction of the late PAUL BAKER

More Thoughts on SAG vs SAGe / What Does Your Resume Say?

July 24th, 2010

let me know what you think about actors who put SAGe on their resumes? Is it right? Is it ethical? Is it even legal?

Austin Acting Teachers and Coaches Seminar

July 12th, 2010

An actor’s work is never done. Keeping the instrument honed and ready for the next opportunity is vital to the success of an actor’s career. Meet some of the leading acting teachers and coaches in our area to find a good match for your success.