[VIDEO] The Lizzie Bennet Diaries: An Online Adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is an innovative, original episodic video and social media series produced for the web. Adapting Pride and Prejudice to the modern era, Lizzie Bennet tells the classic Jane Austen tale from the point of view of an Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet who grew up in a world of cell phones, video cameras, and social media. The series was created by popular YouTube personality Hank Green and Streamy Award winning web video writer Bernie Su.
How to Predict Your Future
Part II of a mini-goal setting workshop for actors that will enable you to make the positive changes you desire in your life by first figuring out exactly what you want your future to look like. Predict the future using nothing but a Word document and your brain. Pretty cool, huh?
Do-it-Yourself PR for Performers & Theater Companies: Heather Moran at Girl Monday PR
Heather Moran has not only been a publicist for Chicago Cabaret Professionals in Chicago for the past 5 years, she has also been notably performing throughout the midwest for over 12 years. Her vast experience has taught her what works in terms of getting coverage, reviews, and butts in the seats.
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Filmmaker Jason Kohl on casting, shooting, and a new way to finance your independent films
“I think actors are the scariest part for any young director. The camera is a machine that gives responses based on pressing buttons etc. An actor is a human being who requires an individual approach and will offer feedback if they’re not satisfied. So many directors hide behind the camera and become frustrated when the actors don’t give them what they want in the editing room.”
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Casting Director: Gayle Pillsbury, Zane/Pillsbury Casting, Los Angeles
Actors don’t seem to realize that it’s not a position of strength to walk into a room with producers, writers, and a director and preface your audition with static. You are basically stating that the audition is compromised and the effect is that your audience is now half-listening.
Talent Agent – Adam Lieblein, Former President, Acme Talent & Literary, Los Angeles
When an actor has had enough training to feel confident in his/her abilities, then it is time. It may take awhile, but and actor should always continue training, showcasing, and pursuing work (plays, student films, indy films, etc) while waiting. The industry always gravitates towards talent, so if an actor is talented, and is showing his work, then agents will find him.
