@alexcordellacting I've done a lot of indie work in the past, even now just more particular about who to work with. To be honest, indie work can really go either way. In the beginning I didn't have much credibility and just wanted to work with people who wanted to work with me. My favorite project to this day was unpaid and for a nonprofit to help underprivileged high school students become filmmakers, and the footage was great. however, other projects didn't turn out as usable footage, or I just used footage "initially" to get me into doors, which they did. Either way, on professional or unprofessional sets i've learned so much.
You've said to me before that you think I need to showcase as many sides to myself/characters I can play in order to gain more traction and I've taken this to heart. I'm trying to leverage social media to showcase these things. What do you think is the best way to get the idea that I'm a versatile actor out there? Recorded Zoom scenes of different characters? Create Comedic characters and do improvs on social media? I'm always hesitant to post things that aren't fully produced (i.e. putting up a self-tape or recorded Zoom), and I also am toeing the line of not wanting to be known as a social media person above being an actor. Hopefully that made sense. Would love your input.
In the same vein of always being cognizant of what you put out there, how and where do you find projects that are worthwhile before you have an agent? Many well-known actors do not have small-time projects from before their newer work lurking around online. Actor's Access has many unpaid small-time gigs, are these worth the opportunity of getting footage by working for free or should I seek out paid opportunities only? Will agents even look at you without reel footage?
Actors Access is your best bet, just remain local and always vet the project. Don't go down the rabbit hole of looking on facebook posts and the like for work. Also go to georgia.org and click on the Entertainment Industry link they have a hotline where they sometimes post stuff.
I recently had a break with a manager. I did it professionally and honestly leaned on finances as the excuse to not being able to renew. However, there is a 90 day notice policy so I am still fulfilling that per contract. Do you think theres a reasonable way to inquire if the management is still submitting/pitching me during the remainder of our time? I would think it would be in their best interest, but I've seen petty people out there haha
Sure. I think just as plainly as you asked it here. I think a brief email just saying, "you know, so I know in case stuff comes through or I see something we should be communicating on, are you still actively submitting me during this time?" Just asking for clarity so you know how to do business is perfectly reasonable.
And of course always adding a bunch of "thank you"s and "I appreciate your time"s is always helpful. Be the kind person you are and you can't go wrong.
Always cognizant of what you put out there. You can never get it back. It will be forever public years down the road. So I think it needs a sense of purpose when you post. I also think this will keep you more as someone posting content, then randomly just "being" and becoming just a social media personality. I am not that well versed in how to use social media to your advantage in this way as far as putting out what you can do. I recommend perhaps building a website where you can land all of your work and build a brand for yourself that way.
@alexcordellacting I've done a lot of indie work in the past, even now just more particular about who to work with. To be honest, indie work can really go either way. In the beginning I didn't have much credibility and just wanted to work with people who wanted to work with me. My favorite project to this day was unpaid and for a nonprofit to help underprivileged high school students become filmmakers, and the footage was great. however, other projects didn't turn out as usable footage, or I just used footage "initially" to get me into doors, which they did. Either way, on professional or unprofessional sets i've learned so much.
You've said to me before that you think I need to showcase as many sides to myself/characters I can play in order to gain more traction and I've taken this to heart. I'm trying to leverage social media to showcase these things. What do you think is the best way to get the idea that I'm a versatile actor out there? Recorded Zoom scenes of different characters? Create Comedic characters and do improvs on social media? I'm always hesitant to post things that aren't fully produced (i.e. putting up a self-tape or recorded Zoom), and I also am toeing the line of not wanting to be known as a social media person above being an actor. Hopefully that made sense. Would love your input.
In the same vein of always being cognizant of what you put out there, how and where do you find projects that are worthwhile before you have an agent? Many well-known actors do not have small-time projects from before their newer work lurking around online. Actor's Access has many unpaid small-time gigs, are these worth the opportunity of getting footage by working for free or should I seek out paid opportunities only? Will agents even look at you without reel footage?
Actors Access is your best bet, just remain local and always vet the project. Don't go down the rabbit hole of looking on facebook posts and the like for work. Also go to georgia.org and click on the Entertainment Industry link they have a hotline where they sometimes post stuff.
I recently had a break with a manager. I did it professionally and honestly leaned on finances as the excuse to not being able to renew. However, there is a 90 day notice policy so I am still fulfilling that per contract. Do you think theres a reasonable way to inquire if the management is still submitting/pitching me during the remainder of our time? I would think it would be in their best interest, but I've seen petty people out there haha
Sure. I think just as plainly as you asked it here. I think a brief email just saying, "you know, so I know in case stuff comes through or I see something we should be communicating on, are you still actively submitting me during this time?" Just asking for clarity so you know how to do business is perfectly reasonable.
And of course always adding a bunch of "thank you"s and "I appreciate your time"s is always helpful. Be the kind person you are and you can't go wrong.
@lisin9 the midwestern in me always says thank you 1000x lol
Always cognizant of what you put out there. You can never get it back. It will be forever public years down the road. So I think it needs a sense of purpose when you post. I also think this will keep you more as someone posting content, then randomly just "being" and becoming just a social media personality. I am not that well versed in how to use social media to your advantage in this way as far as putting out what you can do. I recommend perhaps building a website where you can land all of your work and build a brand for yourself that way.
Yes, agreed. Thank you!