A Guide to Getting Started in the Canadian Film & TV Industry…

Do you want to become an actor but have no idea how to get started? Need advice on how to ace an agent interview? Looking for hints on how to get more acting jobs? If so, then do not miss this workshop with Actor and Acting Coach Suzanne Coy. Learn how to build a successful career from an industry expert who has over 20 years experience in the entertainment business. This informative 3-hour workshop is a step-by-step guide on how to enter and succeed in this industry. You will learn traditional and non-traditional ways to pursue acting as a career and not a hobby. They are secrets and advice that you may not hear in another workshop or find online. If you have always wanted to pursue a career in acting, you will gain a lot of insider knowledge from this workshop that can jumpstart your career. Veteran producer Preston Holmes (Malcolm X, The Best Man, Hustle & Flow)and social media expert Amanda Parker of Aha Moment will be special guests at this workshop. If you want to avoid wasting time and money, while pursuing your acting career the RIGHT WAY, then this workshop is for you! Topics to be covered are: Read the rest of this entry

Want to know the secrets that successful actors do not want you to know? If so, then keep on reading. If you have a passion for acting but are not sure how to begin, stop wondering and start learning the strategies of successful actors. Knowing how to start an acting career the RIGHT WAY can prevent you from wasting a lot of time and money. It will also save you from a lot of frustration that so many new actors experience. With that said, here are some hints and strategies that can help you to launch your career as a professional actor: Read the rest of this entry

Talent lies in identifying ‘truth in performance’
By Todd Longwell

It was a baby who convinced Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd that she wanted to become a casting director.

While working at the Manhattan offices of advertising agency DMB&B, where Byrd was a legal secretary with a self-described outsized personality, a baby came in to audition for a Pampers spot and wouldn’t leave her lap; she was asked to hold the child for the casting session. Enchanted by what she saw, she enlisted the casting director as a mentor.

Now, the former casting assistant for TV shows like “Moesha” and casting director for films like “Stomp the Yard” and “Notorious” will see the latest pic on which she worked, the Warner Bros. remake of “Sparkle,” hit theaters Aug. 17. Read the rest of this entry

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Anthony Smith, Actor & Acting Coach. He has recently launched the Acting Career Quick Start Home-Study Program. It is the only program of its kind that helps actors to start, as well as how to advance in their careers. Anthony is a very interesting guy. He has got to be one of the most knowledgeable people that I know when it comes to acting and how to start an acting career. During our interview, he provided a lot of great tips and advice for actors of all levels. Check out the interview for yourself Read the rest of this entry

Would you like to perform for the award-winning casting director of Flashpoint? Now you can! Here is your chance to be seen. Showcase your talent in front of one of Canada’s top casting directors. Ever wonder why you are not being seen for bigger parts? This is a rare opportunity for experienced actors to learn the secrets of booking leading roles. Receive candid feedback on your performances from an industry expert. You will get exclusive one-on-one time with Marissa, and learn what it takes for you to land better roles. You will also gain invaluable insight on how to advance your acting career. If you think you have what it takes and are ready for your big break, then this master class is for you! Other topics to be covered in this full-day actor showcase are:

• Landing More Roles
• Owning the Room
• Branding Your Image
• Career Advancement
• Casting Secrets
• Business of Acting
• Actor Marketing Tips
• Plus much more… Read the rest of this entry

Need to brush up on your auditioning techniques? If so, now is your chance to do just that. Come and master your auditioning skills with the award winning casting director of Flashpoint! This is the opportunity for emerging actors to train with one of Canada’s top industry veterans. Find out how to deliver what the decision makers want so you can overcome your fears and nail your next audition. Learn the secrets on how to leave a lasting impression at auditions and beyond. You will get exclusive one-on-one time with Marissa to fine tune your on-camera techniques and acting skills. You will also gain invaluable insight on how to build your career as an actor. Other topics to be covered in this full-day workshop are:

• Audition Etiquette
• Casting Process
• Audition Do’s & Don’ts
• Headshots & Résumés
• Casting Secrets
• Business of Acting
• Actor Marketing Tips
• Plus much more… Read the rest of this entry

Want more casting directors to call you for auditions? Try sending them a postcard. If you are an actor that is not getting auditions, you can change that with a TARGETED Casting Director Postcard Campaign. Sending targeted postcards from time to time to casting directors is a great way to get them to know you and your work. They can also help you to stand out from the competition. Being seen by casting directors is one of the best ways to getting more auditions.

Casting Director Postcard Campaigns can:

• Get your photo on the desks of some of the top casting directors in the business
• Increase your chances of casting directors calling you in to audition for their projects
• An opportunity to introduce yourself to a casting director that you would like to audition for… and much more Read the rest of this entry

Trying to find an agent? Looking for a new one? Try sending an Agent Coverletter. Finding an agent can be a very daunting and time-consuming task. When seeking representation, it is imperative that you approach potential agents in a professional manner. An professional written Agent Coverletter will help you to effectively market yourself to them. Whether looking for your first agent or need to change agents, you should try sending a TARGETED Agent Coverletter. Strategic coverletters can give you an opportunity to introduce yourself to the right agent based on where you are in your acting career.

Agent Coverletters can:

• Help you get your photo in front of some of the top agents in the business
• Provide you the opportunity to effectively promote yourself and be of interest to agents
• Help you seek representation and sign on with a legitimate agency that is right for YOU… and more Read the rest of this entry

Are you eager to get started as an actor but not sure how? Maybe you are interested in pursuing an acting career and need information on how to get started in the industry. Maybe you have been an actor for some time now but need advice on how to advance your career. Whether you are an emerging or established actor, here are some tips that can help you to take your career to the next level: 

1. Treat your career as a business, not as a hobby.

2. Always be proactive when it comes to your career. Be
willing to work hard and do what is necessary to make it
in the business.

3. Never stop training. You should be continuously taking
workshops and classes in order to improve on your
craft. Read the rest of this entry

CANADIAN ACTORS!
Want To Go To Hollywood But Not Sure What To Do?

Now You Can Get Guidance Every Step Of the Way With A Hollywood Marketing Package Designed Specifically For The Canadian Actor

If you are like most Canadian actors, you have a dream of taking the big step to pursue your acting career in Hollywood – where more movies and TV shows are cast than anywhere in the world, the ultimate stage for actors who want to work in film, television, and commercials. But when you think about doing it, there is a problem.

The Problem

The problem is, most actors do not know where to start to prepare for that big move. Maybe they don’t even know if they should – there are pros and cons. How does the whole process of getting a Work Visa or Green Card work? How do you get an agent when you get to Hollywood? What should you do first?

Now all of that can be solved for you with the Canada To Hollywood Actor Marketing Service.