One morning, before breakfast, I saw a private message for me on Casting Networks. A casting director sent me sides and asked me to record and upload my audition. When I sent the audition, I included a message for casting. Since the film is about a magic show, my message briefly described how my pas...
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The best way to hone your craft is to learn from other actors. I'm curious from our acting community - when you are watching TV or film for the first time are you able to watch the story as is, or are you analyzing the acting performances throughout?
Both. It depends on how the person looks and then the genre and the aesthetic of the genre. You can get away with some bad acting in younger films but I feel like in any film with older people in it i...
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As an actress I only watch stories I am interested in and also that I can realistically get cast in... I always allow myself to be drawn into the story and when that happens I know the acting is good....
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If it's a role I can see myself playing, I think, how would I do play that? Would I make the same choice? Do I find these people in this situation believable?
It's been really tough to watch movies specifically to be entertained but I don't feel bad about it. I relish it. I saw a movie recently and the male lead actor heard a bad news. He swallowed the word...
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1. Go pro. Spend money—it’s worth it. Go to a professional who is trained, understands lighting, and takes headshots for a living, not some friend who happens to have a decent camera who “sorta knows a little about photography.”
2. Opt for personality over glamour. Make sure it looks like you. Chill...
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As per usual, spot-on info. I would go so far as to say that even if they are a professional photographer, it might not be enough. Taking wedding photos and corporate headshots is a completely differe...
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The way I'd think of headshots from this piece is- this picture has a purpose and once you add to the details, you abuse or don't achieve the purpose. I also believe that just by you being the person in the picture, it already reflects its uniqueness. Thank you.
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Great insights, Matthew Gross! Thank you for sharing this post.
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Ya never know how the perfect connection shows up! Congrats!
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That's profound. Thank you and Congratulations!!!
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Wonderful advice and congrats to you!
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Congratulations on getting the role, Matthew Gross! Great idea! I'm gonna check out "Bertie the Brilliant."