The Importance of A Standard American Accent

For actors moving to Hollywood from other countries and regional areas of America, it is vital to perfect a flawless standard American accent. There are a variety of American accents: the Northern states (almost sounds Canadian), the East Coast (Boston, Jersey,...

Tough Love for Actors

by Paul Russell 60 Reasons Actors Don’t Need a College Degree in Acting I confess. I have a shame. During my early career (the ancient acting days)… I fibbed. I lied about my education. I foolishly believed an actor needed to display on a resume evidence of a college...

6 Things Wealthy People Do Differently

I have met a ton of wealthy people, and a ton of broke people around the world.  Over time, it becomes obvious that people lacking money imagine things wealthy people do are out of their reach.  This isn’t remotely true; the day-to-day behavior of the rich is...

To Be Or NOT To Be…

As a filmmaker who specialises in showreels, I hear a lot of what actors want from a reel. The problem is however, what a lot of actors want, is not actually what they need. “I really love Natalie Portman, I want to do a scene from Black Swan.” – NO! NO YOU...

How To Pinpoint Your ‘Type’

For the most part your age range, look and body will determine your type. Your personality, energy, and essence will also factor in. CDs, directors, and producers will remember you as a certain type based on their first impression. Here’s an exercise to figure out...