Diana Ivelis joins the Go Be Great! Podcast teaching us how to get started as an actor in the entertainment industry! Diana’s 3 children are all in successful in the entertainment industry and have been for nearly 7 years and Diana has managed their careers since the beginning.
Diana has been a Hollywood talent agent, a manager and is an entertainment career coach helping actors and parents of actors navigate a tough industry. From how to get the perfect headshots to booking a series regular, movie and everything in between, Diana knows the game. She knows what casting directors are looking for and knows how to help make sure you look like what they want. Tune in to learn how to get started NOW! And what actors should be doing during this COVID-19 time. Diana has helped many actors launch their career in the industry as their consultant and helps her clients stay relevant, stay productive, and of course, stay working!
Diana’s oldest daughter, Aniya Wolfe is a director and filmmaker and has directed everything from her own full length feature film, to music videos to a television show for Google, called “God Complx” which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Diana has taught her children to become entrepreneurs as entertainment professionals to properly manage their career and their finances. Aniya is on her second production company called Ivy Sky Pictures.
Her son, Travis Wolfe, Jr is an actor who’s acted in movies, commercials like Old Navy, television shows like Disney’s Raven’s Home and is currently a series regular on the new hit comedy series Bob Hearts Abishola on CBS. Travis Jr also owns his own production company.
Even Diana’s youngest daughter, (Ariel) Sky Wolfe has been acting since she was only 8 months old when she was seen in the film “The Giver” and has been acting, singing, dancing and doing gymnastics as she flourishes and explores her options in every industry, mastering herself while still honing her skills as an actor.
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00:39 Who is Diana Ivelis and What are Her Credentials?
02:21 What are the First Steps for Parents to Get Their Child Started as an Actor
02:49 What is an Acting Permit?
03:15 What is a Coogan Account?
04:32 What Makes a Good Headshot?
05:45 Can I Use my iPhone or Android Camera for Headshots?
06:57 Theatrical vs Commercial Headshots
13:00 Why Diana is so passionate about serving parents of actors in the industry.
17:29 How to Avoid Entertainment Industry Scams
25:46 Should my Child go to an Acting Showcase or Talent Showcase?
27:30 How to Get Entertainment Industry and Acting Resources - Join Affirm Your Star Facebook Group
29:40 First Steps To Take to Become a Working Actor
33:00 Tips to Book Acting Gigs
34:10 Tips to Building a Good Acting Resume
41:14 Tips for Actors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Acting Resources:
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Master Your Craft
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Samuel L. Jackson https://www.masterclass.com/classes/s...
Helen Mirren https://www.masterclass.com/classes/h...
And many many more!
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