10 things ACTORS can do to start 2026 on the right foot
The start of a new year is the perfect time for you to pivot your acting career from the “holiday haze” into “active work mode.
Entries by Tony Nation
So You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show or Film… Now What?
Even if you’re not a writer, you don’t need a fully finished script to start. But you do need a well-developed concept, characters, and an understanding of the world your story lives in. Here’s how you can start laying the foundation for a successful pitch.
How To Get Your Footage If You’ve Been in a TV Series or Film
Congratulations! You booked a film or TV series and now that it’s aired, you want to get your footage to use as a clip or to update your demo. But, exactly how do you do that? First, you can always reach out to production to see if you can get a copy. Most of the […]
Are you currently looking for representation in NY or on the East Coast in 2024?
Before you take that first step forward, I recommend doing your homework and checking out prospective talent agency websites and IMDbPro listings to see if they are missing your type on their rosters.
Why Actors Should NOT Use AI Headshots
Once I did though, my thoughts were: “These look too perfect.” And to confirm, I sent them to a few friends who instantly asked: “Are these AI?”
An Interview with Casting Director Alison Franck
Actors Connection’s Tony Nation interviews Casting Alison who reveals her thoughts and insights on how to land more jobs as a working actor.
How to Boost your IMDb STARmeter Naturally and for FREE
IMDb is the Internet Movie Database, an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
How Talent Agents and Managers Scan Actor Submissions
We recently found this great advice from LA personal manager Anna Lewkowska, CEO of LEWK MGMT, on how she honestly scans through hundreds of actor submissions.
Speak L.A. Podcast! Interview with Stuart K. Robinson
In this week’s collaboration with Speak LA, we bring you a life-changing podcast episode. Meet Stuart Robinson – Teacher, Actor, Agent. How can you get rid of your fear? How can you not be waiting anymore? Enjoy!
Do Actors Need A Website?
In this post, Kristina Horan, Head Website Designer at Kristina Horan Website Designs, discusses actors needs when it comes to websites.
