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Very Emotional Message from SAG President! by Amazing Kacee  •  last post Jul 16th

I enjoyed Fran Drescher's speech filled with attitude and emotion as she spoke of actors and the strike! Well done!

https://www.thewrap.com/fran-drescher-strike-sag-aftra-president-speech-clip/

Contests and AI by Frank Hauser  •  last post Jul 16th

I had a chat with another writer who brought up a potential need to be extra diligent with contests and use of entries being used to train AI.


My thought is that contests would be smarter than to try to sneak that in the fine print of the rules, but I'm curious what folks think about such a thing. 

Coffee & Content: SAG-AFTRA Joins WGA On Strike by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post Jul 16th

In today’s blog, Stage 32’s CEO, Richard "RB" Botto, shares a video of SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher announcing the actors' strike. She gave an incredible, inspiring speech!


RB also shares a behind-the-scenes video for the Raunchy Comedy film “Joy Ride.” This movie looks hilarious.

Grab your coffee/drink and jump in!

www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-sag-aftra-joins-wga-on-strike-3425

Actor, presenter, passionate car enthusiast, historian, speaks English and German by Charles Regan  •  last post Jul 16th

Hello everyone,

I am an actor and presenter who first appeared on television back in 1972; since then I have acted in several film, TV and stage productions. I'm a presenter with experience in presenting live to audiences of all sizes, in English and German. Am a passionate classic car enthusiast and restorer with a collection of British classic cars. During my career I have lived and worked in the UK and Germany, Austria and Poland; have also travelled extensively in Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia.
I'm currently acting in an international feature film being made in Sofia, Bulgaria. I welcome opportunities for further roles and will work worldwide.

SAG-AFTRA Strike: Negotiations Cratered Over AI, Streaming Revenue Sharing, Pay Hikes and More by Richard "RB" Botto  •  last post Jul 15th

More on where we're at with the various issues at play


https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-actor-strike-contract-sticking-points-1235670826/

The SAG-AFTRA Strike - what’s on the table by Geoff Hall  •  last post Jul 14th

This is a free a great article about the strike, what’s actually on the table and Fran Drescher’s speech. Plus a little strike history thrown in for good measure, as well as what’s happening with the WGA Strike. 

Drescher said,

“I am shocked by the way the people that we have been in business with are treating us. I cannot believe it, quite frankly, how far apart we are on so many things. How they plead poverty, that they're losing money left and right when giving hundreds of millions of dollars to their CEOs. It is disgusting. Shame on them. They stand on the wrong side of history...”

And she goes on to point out that with the radical streaming revolution, the AMPTP cannot think that negotiations can go along in a piecemeal fashion. There needs to be a radical change in the conditions and rewards that the labour that makes this wonderful industry possible, receives. 


https://movieweb.com/sag-aftra-actors-strike-industry-impact/?utm_source=MW-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=MW-FB-P

Fran Drescher Q&A On SAG-AFTRA Strike: “The Digital Age Is Cannibalizing Us” by Richard "RB" Botto  •  last post Jul 14th

Great interview in The Hollywood Reporter with Drescher and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland


https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/actors-strike-sag-aftra-leaders-stakes-hollywood-1235536001/

First stand up! by Lauren Black  •  last post Jul 14th

PLEASE WATCH MY FIRST-EVER STAND-UP PERFORMANCE AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!! BOY WAS I NERVOUS LOLZ. LAUREN BLACK STAND UP: https://youtu.be/-_rwos96KIs

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAG-AFTRA STRIKE? by Kenzo Lee  •  last post Jul 14th

Hello actors, There seems to be a good amount of information (and misinformation) going on about the SAG-AFTRA strike and how it affects each of us as artists and creators. I encourage you guys to go to www.sagaftrastrike.org as the primary source of information moving forward. However, I'd also like to use this platform to help you all by answering any questions about the strike and what is going on. I will try to use this topic to give updates as they come. About Me: I have been a SAG AFTRA member since 2006, have served multiple times on nominating committees, attended multiple town halls and contract W&Ws, and I have been an active member of the #AdsGoUnion campaign for the past 5 years. I am also a teacher for NBC Launch's Outreach Program for Creatives and East West Players, the longest running theater of color in Los Angeles.

SAG-AFTRA Press Conference 2023 Strike by Matthew Gross  •  last post Jul 13th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQiO8ZeK2Hs

SAG-AFTRA Contract Talks Fail To Reach Deal; National Board Meeting Thursday Morning To Launch Strike; Sides Issue Statements by Richard "RB" Botto  •  last post Jul 13th

Well, now things should get very interesting.


https://deadline.com/2023/07/actors-strike-contract-talks-fail-sag-aftra-to-launch-pickets-1235436031/

Actor Accents by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Jul 12th



To make yourself more cast-worthy consider your voice. Speak with different accents. In Hollywood, everyone is always striving to look the best they can. For some roles, the decision makers will have so many good-looking actors that they might start making choices based on people's voices.
Speaking in multiple accents makes you so much more valuable as an actor. If you cannot speak English without an accent, you might want to use voice lessons to reduce it.
The common joke is that actors who speak English with an accent get the roles of bad guys but it's not really a joke, its often a reality. Dive into accents and being able to speak without one. The more tools you have to separate yourself from other actors the better.

#actors #accents #voiceover #dialect

Be Very Careful in This Business - Talent Managers for Actors by Florin Şumălan  •  last post Jul 12th

This is a text from Wendy Alane Wright on the Talent Manager for Actors group, Facebook:

"Be very careful in this business. There are people all around it that will promise you things they will never deliver. And when your brand new and you desperately want to get in, you may agree to things because you want an opportunity so badly and you don’t know which opportunities are real and which ones are not. 
TIPS:

1. Don’t sign anything just because somebody asks you to. You have the right to take it and have it looked over by an attorney, a mentor, agent or manager.

2. Don’t believe that there’s a timeline on being successful in this business. If someone says “you have to do it now or you’re not going to become an actor” it’s bullshit.

3. When new singers want to get in the business, they get so excited and they blow so much money on bad production deals, paying thousands and thousands of dollars to “producers.” They offer to produce four songs for them and ask them to sign a contract that literally owns the publishing, so the artist isn’t gonna make a cent - and they never tell you that.

4. There are people out there that call themselves “filmmakers” that want to put you in “their film” and they have no intention of completing a film. They just want to spend time with you, sleep with you, string you along. Always check the IMDbPro page always look for references. 

Some of these people have “projects” that go on for years and years and years, and never get made, never get finished. You won’t know this if your new - this comes from 30 years of experience and the ability to look backwards and see things you have not seen yet.

5. Do not trust any person that says they can make you a star. Or say that they can make you successful overnight. Hollywood success does NOT happen overnight.

Never has, never will, never does.

EVER.

When you’re on the outside trying to get in you want to believe anything and everything. We understand that and THEY DO TOO. Hollywood is full of bullshit artists, pretending to be legit agents, managers, producers writers. Always, always do your research on IMDbPro and get references. 

The TMFA is here to protect you. We can smell bullshit a mile away.

Bring any questions you have about anybody, or anything to this group we will guide you and tell you whether it’s real or not.

We have your back and you are not alone. "

If you wish to join the "Talent Manager for Actors" group on Facebook, this is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/843656639050766

Today's Blog- Blowing Your Own Horn! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 12th

Hey Actors, 


Don't miss out on today's great blog about championing yourself and your work! Publicist Bruce Wawrzyniak shares tips for how you can "Blow Your Own Horn".

https://www.stage32.com/blog/blowing-your-own-horn-3421

Birth of Film by Catherine Cole  •  last post Jul 12th

This clip is a bit silly, but certainly an interesting piece of film history. Enjoy!  

https://youtu.be/a-sWjIKf2cA

AMA with Michelle Alexandria by Omari Washington  •  last post Jul 11th

Hey Superstars! Michelle Alexandria, PGA Member, Executive Producer at Light Year Pictures, Head of Int. Sales and Acquisitions at 123 Go Films Distribution, and Stage 32 Thought Leader is hosting an AMA in the Financing Lounge today, focused on "How To Attract Financing". Don't miss out on this great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the financing process! Please comment on the post when you can and share it with your networks.



AMA Financing Lounge Link: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-7-11-to-7-12-How-To-Attract-Financing


Acting Work Dead Here Are 5 Amazing Strategies to Resurrect Your Career by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Jul 11th

Is your acting work really slow or dead? Watch this video and learn 5 amazing strategies to resurrect your career. https://youtu.be/VvVeb7T4tUg

All actors go through slow periods, even incredibly successful actors. It is simply part of the business.
Here are 5 ways you can move your career forward - even when things are slow or dead.

Effective Materials

1. Actors absolutely need great marketing materials. Their headshot needs to be up-to-date and their resume needs the information that casting directors and other industry professionals expect.
If work is slow, this will be a great time to work on these and even an acting reel, so that you are fully ready when work starts to pick up.

  Agents

 2. When work is slow, you want to talk with your agent. Ask what you can do to help have more activity. If you don't have an agent, this is the time to find one.
Or, if you are ready to expand into other markets, then begin searching for agents outside your area. Just make sure that if you have a contract with an agent, you are allowed to do this.

Staying Sharp

 3. When things are slow, this is the time to stay sharp and shoot practice auditions. You also want to continue memorizing lines. This will be so helpful so that when auditions begin happening again, you won't feel so rusty.

You can also spend time making sure your home audition arrangement is perfect. Test out your lighting and sound to ensure it looks and sounds great. And, that you can easily edit your auditions.

Create Contact Files

4. I created an Excel Spread Sheet many years ago. I have over 1,200 industry contacts. Every time I meet someone new in the industry I add them to my list.
You will want to have the person's name, email, website, phone number and a short comment about how you connected with the person. This list will be invaluable to you.

 Market Yourself

 5. If you don't have an agent, you will want to market yourself to all of your contacts. Let them know about something you recently worked on or even a great class you took.

If you do have representation then I would still recommend you market yourself and send any auditions or booking you might get from your mailing through your agent.

What Have You Done When Work is Slow?

On the YouTube channel, let others know what you have done to help get more work when things are slow. Leave your thoughts in the comment section.

Writer ----> Actor - What's the best way to create content and get noticed as a new actor? by Tom Kubrak  •  last post Jul 8th

Hello everyone! As someone who has just been concentrating on writing for the last 6 years, I've decided that I want to put myself out there for acting more. I got off a call with a videographer I know who I'm going to pay a monthly sum to be my content creator. Do you guys like that idea? Also, what other things do you guys think I should be concentrating on doing as a 'new' actor?

Hollywood Post Producer Compares Possible Actors Strike To Pandemic: “What We Went Through Will Be Nothing Compared To Hardship We Will Experience” by Richard "RB" Botto  •  last post Jul 8th

We'll know more by the 12th. In the meantime...thoughts?


https://deadline.com/2023/07/hollywood-post-producer-compares-possible-actors-strike-to-pandemic-column-1235432114/

Write my discussion post by Carlos Stewart  •  last post Jul 7th

Hey. However, just like any other academic paper, it is possible to write a good discussion post with some preparation and practice. The first step is to read the assigned readings and take notes. For many students, the idea of write my discussion post https://domyessay.com/write-my-discussion-post can seem overwhelming. Then, determine which points are most relevant to your opinion and research. Organize these ideas into one central argument, response or claim. Finally, include your own professional or personal experience where it is appropriate. Remember, your instructor wants to see a post that adds something new to the conversation and is well-written.