BONUS #1 - How to control your own destiny and create content for yourself

This is one of the themes of the modern landscape.  It has changed dramatically in the last 5 years.  The actor’s ability to create his or her own content, either for the web or for festival submission, has increased exponentially.  I will go over the right way to produce your own material, and get it seen by the people that matter.

• 1. What you need to do as an actor before you leave your hometown
• 2. Network with your friends and come to LA together as a strong team
• 3. How much money you need to get to LA and stay in LA
• 4. Where you should live in Los Angeles
• 5. What to do for work to supplement your acting career
• 6. How to efficiently travel on the LA roadways
• 7. How to set appropriate, progressive career goals
• 8. Understanding “branding” and your unique skillset as a performer
• 9. Where you should take class based on your acting technique
• 10. How to improve your auditioning and cold-reading skills
• 11. What you need to get from your headshots
• 12. How to properly format your resume
• 13. What you need from your demo reels
• 14. What periodical publications you must read
• 15. Understanding the electronic age – what websites you need to utilize
• 16. If, when, and where to do casting workshops
• 17. How and when to go after agents and should I sign with a manager
• 18. How and when to get into the unions
• 19. To do or not to do background work
• 20. Where and when to do showcases
• 21. How to find the “hidden entertainment money”
• 22. Where to perform live and be seen and heard
• 23. What pitfalls and scams to avoid
• 24. Budgeting for acting - How much money to spend monthly
• 25. Auditioning do’s and don’ts – How to look like a seasoned veteran
• BONUS #1 - How to control your own destiny and create content for yourself
• BONUS #2 - How to keep your nose clean and keep your moral compass