Facial Expression of Surprise
Many actors have difficulty acting surprised because, having read the script, they know in advance what is going to happen. It’s also sometimes difficult to
Many actors have difficulty acting surprised because, having read the script, they know in advance what is going to happen. It’s also sometimes difficult to
If you’re considering taking an acting class at an acting studio, you may be wondering, “What actually happens in an acting class?” Although there is
If you are looking up how to prepare for your first meeting with an acting agent, chances are you’ve stumbled upon many articles that tell
So you’ve been invited for a meeting with a talent agent, congratulations! Getting signed by an agent is an exciting next step in your acting
You finally got the email: after researching talent agencies and sending them your acting package, a talent agent replied that they would like to meet
If you’re an actor, you definitely experience stress on the daily: whether it’s about your next audition, meeting with prospective agents, or trying to impress
“Acting is reacting,” how many times have you heard this phrase in your acting career? While it is an accurate statement, it does not offer
When making a film, finding the right background music can be difficult, especially when you consider licensing and trying to find music that would be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG1GPTy8PNw Would you like to find THE workout plan that all actors follow? Unfortunately, it doesn’t exist, because that depends on your specific goals. So
You prepared, you auditioned, and now… crickets! If you had gotten the part, you definitely would have heard back by now, right? So, why didn’t
Although we have all heard “Lights, Camera, Action!” many times in popular culture, you will not hear it on a film set! So, what film
As an actor, you need to accept that you’re not going to get booked for each audition you do, because if you don’t you might
Looking for scripts to practice acting? Here are some movie script databases that might have what you’re looking for. You can find film scripts on
What is the point of acting? It’s to immerse the audience in a particular story. Therefore, how good or how bad acting is depends on
Can acting be a hobby? This is a huge yes! A big ole yes! There are a plethora of opportunities for people who want to
When you’re starting out and creating your resume, thinking about what headshots to take, and wondering what is considered typical for a demo reel, you
It’s important to understand that reality TV is not actually reality; it is scripted. The script might not necessarily have the exact lines for people
A character’s body language and movements can be affected not just by their emotions but also by their habits. This article gives examples of how
If you have a self-tape audition or an in-person audition coming up and you’re wondering what to wear, know that there are no hard rules,
When you want to practice acting, being at home by yourself might feel like a disadvantage . . . but have you ever considered that
Some might say it’s harder to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor than for Best Actor because you compete with more actors, because films
If you’ve read the article about what makes a good actor, you will see that a big part of acting well is being present in
Just because you really enjoyed acting in school doesn’t necessarily mean that acting is the right career for you, because being in the acting business
If you want to be an actor, you might be wondering where/whether to go for acting school. You might be wondering where famous actors got
In the previous article about gifts for filmmakers, we focused on the gifts under about $50. However, if you can afford more, here are some
A lot of filmmaking equipment is expensive, but you still want to give your filmmaker friend or loved one a quality gift anyway. What is
As an actor, you’re given things to say but often they don’t tell what you can do with your hands. This article gives ideas about
Casting directors are the people choosing actors for roles, so some actors wonder, “How do I contact casting directors?” You can contact casting directors with
There is more to body language than hand gestures. How you walk can have a big effect on how the audience perceives your character, and
Stage acting —also known as theatre, sometimes known as “classical” acting— is a great place for beginner actors to get their start. Entering your local
Based on quotes by actors with many credits on IMDb, here are some acting audition tips: See auditions as opportunities to act, make strong choices
This is what you should do when introducing yourself in an audition or self-tape (i.e. “slating”): Give the information they ask for in the instructions.
A common audition question actors get asked by casting directors is, “Tell me about yourself.” Answer by talking about a hobby or experience of yours
In this article, we look at more real actors’ memory techniques (similar to our previous article, How Actors Memorize Lines – Part 1). We’ve compiled
After being so immersed in the world the actor helped create, it can be difficult to get yourself out of that world and come up
Looking for questions to ask actors in an interview or at conventions? We scoured the internet and found questions that actors said they loved. We
What makes a good actor is different based on whether we’re looking at it from an audience’s perspective or from an actor’s perspective. The audience
Many people write about different ways to memorize, but sometimes you look at a technique and you think, is that actually practical? Would real actors
If you have a script or audition sides and you’re wondering how to prepare for your performance, you might be wondering what other actors do.
You’re probably looking at all these famous actors and thinking she’s so attractive, he’s so handsome . . . and I guess this person is
This article was originally meant to be just about how actors get out of character (because that’s rarely discussed) but it ended up encompassing the
If you’re new to the acting business and you want to know what it’s about before you decide to jump into it, or if you’ve
I’ve been an actor for about 15 years and, when I first started out, I was lucky enough that I had lots of friends who
When I was starting out as an actor in high school, I remember always doing acting warm-ups and thinking they were super cheesy. When I
When you’re thinking of acting part-time, you’re probably asking, “Can I have a job and still pursue acting?” The answer depends on what sorts of
Different actors achieve tears in different ways, and the same actor might use one or a combination of methods to achieve tears depending on where
People become actors from many paths in life. Nevertheless, having been a working actor for over a decade now, I feel I understand the industry
Whenever I teach public speaking and mention that I’m also an actor, people say that it makes sense, because they equate acting with being an
Imagine being on a professional basketball team where you train every single day, but you don’t play with your teammates until the game starts. That’s
The short answer to your question of where to be a film actor in Canada is something I’m certain you’ve heard before. Vancouver and Toronto