Not gonna lie: I was tempted to play hooky and let August's blog post slide. But as busy as I am, I just couldn't sleep at night knowing I couldn't find a few minutes to write ONE blog post a month. So I'm patting myself on the back for my progress in the accountability department. Anyway, enough about me...August is almost over and I thought I'd share some quick life hacks for you actors and models out there when it comes to staying prepared for shoots no matter the size, scope or budget. Some of this stuff might be common sense but we all know the saying so enjoy this month's post. If it helps even one of you, then mission accomplished! While we all strive for those big budget projects where everything is provided for us, the reality is that the majority of the time, that's not going to be the case. Even well budgeted gigs have instances where the talent is responsible for providing certain items. Instead of huffing and puffing about it, do yourself a fav...
I can't even comprehend that 2025 is a little more than halfway over but here we are in mid-July! This month I wanted to touch on the topic of being a "local hire" and "working as a local." Newbies are probably wondering what this concept means, while those with a bit more experience are already in the know, but might be struggling with how to tackle this when it comes to submitting to acting and modeling gigs. So let's get to it. WHAT DOES "LOCAL/LOCAL HIRE" MEAN? When you see this term/phrase in a casting breakdown, it means they're looking for talent (actors/models) who live within the city limits. There isn't necessarily a specific distance you have to live from said location where the project is taking place, but a decent rule of thumb I like to use is within 1-2 hour's drive. Honestly, 30 minutes to 1 hour is more ideal for clients. Can you be slightly outside that? Sure, BUT clients want the reliability of someone who doesn...