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Working Actors

The Business of Acting

The business skills they don't teach in acting class. Agents, managers, self-submission, and building a sustainable career.

6 lessons — Free
  1. 1.Acting Is a Business18 min
  2. 2.Agents and Managers20 min read
  3. 3.Keeping Your Team Working for You16 min
  4. 4.Self-Submission Strategy18 min
  5. 5.Building Casting Director Relationships16 min
  6. 6.The Financial Reality of Acting22 min
All Actors

The Casting Director's Perspective

See the audition process from the other side of the table. What casting directors actually look for, what makes them stop scrolling, and how to be someone they bring back.

6 lessons — Free
  1. 1.What Casting Directors Actually Do14 min read
  2. 2.The Three-Second Scroll12 min read
  3. 3.What 'Right for the Role' Actually Means13 min
  4. 4.In the Room15 min
  5. 5.Common Mistakes That Kill You16 min read
  6. 6.How to Be Someone They Bring Back14 min
All Actors

Formats & Opportunities

Film, TV, commercials, and the explosive growth of vertical content. Understand every format and where the opportunities are.

6 lessons — Free
  1. 1.Film Acting: The Business Nobody Explains to You20 min
  2. 2.Television Acting: The Landscape20 min
  3. 3.Commercial Acting18 min
  4. 4.The Vertical Content Revolution18 min
  5. 5.Working in Vertical Content18 min
  6. 6.The Business of Verticals18 min
Beginners

New Actor Fundamentals

Everything you need to know to start your acting career the right way — from training to headshots to your first audition.

8 lessons — Free
  1. 1.What Is Acting, Really?14 min read
  2. 2.Training Options15 min read
  3. 3.Building Your Toolkit14 min read
  4. 4.Headshots That Book15 min read
  5. 5.Your Acting Resume13 min read
  6. 6.Finding Auditions18 min read
  7. 7.Common Scams to Avoid16 min read
  8. 8.Your First Year Plan18 min read
New Actors

On Set: What Happens When You Book

Set terminology, protocols, and etiquette. Everything you need to know for your first day on a professional set.

5 lessons — Free
  1. 1.You Booked It -- Now What?20 min
  2. 2.Who Everyone Is20 min
  3. 3.Set Terminology22 min
  4. 4.Set Etiquette20 min
  5. 5.Your First Day22 min
Parents

Parent's Guide to Child Acting

Everything parents need to know to support a child actor safely and successfully. Coogan accounts, work permits, scam avoidance, and age-appropriate expectations.

6 lessons — Free
  1. 1.Is This Right for Your Child?18 min
  2. 2.Getting Started Safely18 min
  3. 3.Legal Protections for Child Actors20 min
  4. 4.On Set with Kids17 min
  5. 5.Managing the Emotional Side18 min
  6. 6.The Business Side for Parents20 min
All Actors

Self-Tape Mastery

The definitive guide to creating professional self-tape auditions that get you callbacks. Technical setup, creative choices, and platform specifics.

6 lessons — Free
  1. 1.Why Self-Tapes Matter12 min
  2. 2.Technical Setup20 min
  3. 3.Framing, Lighting & Audio Deep Dive20 min
  4. 4.The Performance18 min
  5. 5.Submission Best Practices16 min
  6. 6.Common Self-Tape Mistakes16 min
All Actors

Union Navigation

Everything you need to know about actors' unions worldwide. When to join, how to join, and what it means for your career.

6 lessons — Free
  1. 1.Actors' Unions Explained18 min
  2. 2.SAG-AFTRA Deep Dive18 min
  3. 3.International Unions18 min
  4. 4.When to Join the Union16 min
  5. 5.Financial Core Status15 min
  6. 6.Working Both Sides of the Fence16 min