The Chris DeBlasio Podcast

 #PitchChris Episode 20!  

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-Why is it so important for an actor/actress to build a fanbase?

 -Should you have different headshots for different roles?

 -At what point in your career should you bring on a Talent Manager?  

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On this episode of #PitchChris, Why is it so important for an actor or actress to build his or her fanbase, Should you have different headshots for different roles and At what point in your career should you bring on a talent manager? Hi and Welcome to episode 20 of #PitchChris where you guys ask me questions about the entertainment business and I'm going to answer them for you. To ask me a question, find me on social media @Chris DeBlasio #PitchChris and  I'll be happy to answer all the questions you guys have. This first question comes from Keith. Let's see what Keith has got to say. Hey Chris, Keith Kraft here. We're on set here with my production that's going to be Blues

 #PitchChris Episode 19 is here!!  Topics:   Should you put table reads on your resume?  Want to go from background actor to Speaking actor? Need a talent agent but don't have any credits?  

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On this episode of #PitchChris, If you are an actor should you put a Table Read on your resume, how do you go from background actor to getting some speaking lines and you got the training but no credits, can you land a talent agent?Hi and Welcome to episode 19 of #PitchChris where you guys ask me questions about the entertainment business and I'm going to answer them for you. To ask me a question find me on social media at Chris DeBlasio and I'll be happy to answer all the questions you guys have. This first question comes from Velvet. Let's see what he's got to say. Greetings Chris, my name is Velvet Hall. I am an actor from Milledgeville, Georgia and here is my question. This year at Atlanta Peachtree Village International Film Festival, I participated in four table reads over the course two days. My question t

 #PitchChris Episode 18!! Audition Preparation - Making Idea into Reality - Important Film Festivals

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On this episode of #PitchChris, First time on an audition, what do you need to have with you to be prepared, got an idea, who are the people you need to hire around you to make sure that your idea happens and we all know about the Atlanta film festival, but what are the other film festivals you need to know about. Hi and welcome to episode 18 of #PitchChris, where you guys give me questions about the entertainment business and I'm going to answer them for you. To ask me a question, find me on social media @ChrisDeBlasio #PitchChris and I'll be happy to answer all the questions that you guys have. Let's get rolling. Alright, so Chris this is my 8th day in Atlanta and I just did a casting call for the first time and I learned that I should bring my resume. So what other little things, how can I get involved as quickly as efficiently as possible early on. First off, welcome to the ATL.

 #PitchChris Episode 17!!!  Breaking Into the Biz - Money Talks - Headshots  

On this episode of #PitchChris we're gonna find out how do you break into the entertainment business in Atlanta, Money talks, how do you speak the language and what do casting directors look for when it comes to headshots Hi and welcome to episode 17 of #PitchChris where you guys give me questions about the entertainment business and I answer them for you. To ask me a question find me on social media at Chris DeBlasio #PitchChris and I'll be happy to answer all the questions you guys have. This first question comes from David. Let's see what he's got to say. Hey Chris, I got a quick question for you as a student about to graduate from film school, what is the best way to break into the Atlanta film industry. Hey David, Bravo to you for graduating film school that's a very good task to add to your resume but the biggest piece and learning all of that head knowledge about film school is great but here's the key. Knowing who's around you all those people that are in your classroom all your classmates that key is networking with them so I hope that you connected with them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram whatever it is you want to build that network because I'll tell you some of those people in your class are going to be the next big directors, producers whatever that job may be and the fact that you're connected to them you have that relationship is going to help get you work. The second thing as soon as you get out of film school and you move to Georgia you want to establish Georgia residency because we're only going to be     www.ChrisDeBlasio.com

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 #PitchChris Episode 16 is here!   

How do you build your resume in a small market? 

 How do you break into the Entertainment Business when you are new to the game?  

 How do you get funding for Documentaries?   

 On this episode of PitchChris I am going to talk to you about How to build your resume in a small market The Real way to break into the entertainment business and... And how do you fund your next documentary? Hi and welcome to episode 16 of PitchChris where you guys ask me questions about  the entertainment business and I answer them. To ask me a question and simply find me on social media @ChrisDeBlasio #PitchChris and I will be sure to answer the questions you guys have. This first question comes from Dwayne. Let's see what Dwayne got. Hi, My name is Dwayne Prince Shah from Kentucky and I want to be an actor. So, my question is.. when you started out in the industry.. were there any directors, producers or actors who helped you out.. Are there any actors producers or directors right now who are willing to help new comers with their projects.. and if so.. how to approach them. How can you go about it? That would be my question. Thank you. Hey Dwayne Thanks for you question. Yes.. I did have a bunch of mentors when I was first starting out. What I did was... I made sure I would network with a lot of people in the industry and became friends with directors and producers.... and casting directors.. my agent connected me with certain people. So networking is the key. and the cool thing is.. I have seen that you actually sent your question in from Kentucky.. Kentucky is a smaller market then let's say.. Atlanta, New York or LA. So you actually have a great opportunity to be a big fish in a small pond... so what I would recommend is go on social media.... Find meet up groups... find network events, specifically in the entertainment business... in Kentucky and network with those people, build a relationship, build a rapport because they are going to connect you... to jobs and paying gigs. And here is the cool thing... 

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 EPISODE 15 #PitchChris - Are you getting conflicting script advice? A new way to fund your project. How important are resume credits for a new actor?   

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 Episode #14 of #PitchChris is here!  

Do you need answers to:  Are you new in town and need to get on that first production.. what do you do?  Are entertainment jobs ONLY on set?  How do you showcase your talent to a casting director?    

Find out on #PitchChris Episode 14.  On this episode of #PitchChris new in town how do you get on that first production? Are the only jobs in the entertainment business on set? And if you're an actor what is the best way to showcase your talent to a casting director? 

Hi and welcome to episode 14 of #PitchChris where you guys ask me questions about the entertainment business and I'm gonna answer them for you to ask me a question find me on social media at Chris DeBlasio #PitchChris and I'll be happy to answer all the questions you have this first question comes from Taylor let's see what she's got to say. 

I have a question for Chris as a writer producer and someone who also likes working on the set how do you think what's the best way to get in to get on a set in a new city like I just moved to Atlanta and like literally eight days ago and I would like to get on more sets and network with other people for you know writing and you know set work so how would I go about that? 

Hey Taylor first off welcome to Atlanta. So yes it's very important to get on a set and start networking so in order to do that you want to do a couple of things number one why not offer some of your services for free? If you don't have any contacts find some of the productions that are happening out here in Atlanta and see you mentioned that you're a writer maybe you could do some script coverage for a producer or helping out on the side just to get in. Also if you've never PA'd before doing PA work is great because if you're a producer in the industry it allows you to see what everybody does and the job functions which is gonna be very important when you're producing a project and of course while you're on set you're building relationships, you're making contacts, so when the opportunity arises for you either to write or produce you're gonna have those contacts to get started. 

Hi my name is Joseph Hudon I've lived in Atlanta for about a year. I currently work at a prop shop called Studio Service Group. We to rent and build props for various productions and events in Atlanta. I think one of the most important questions I had when I came up to Atlanta was how do I get a job in the industry?

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 EPISODE 13 of #PitchChris:   What is the difference between an agent and a talent manager?  If you are a journalist... how do you become a screenwriter?  Where do you find entertainment gigs online?  

On this episode of #PitchChris we are going to be talking about What is the difference between a Agent and a Talent Manager?   And.. if you are a journalist... how do you become a screen writer?   And.. where is the best place to find entertainment gigs online?   

 Hi and welcome to episode 13 of #PitchChris, where you guys ask me questions about the entertainment business and I am going to answer them for you.   To ask me a question... Find me on social media @ChrisDeBlasio #PitchChris and I will be happy to answer all of the questions you guys might have  Let's get rolling on this first question...   My question would be at what time should I consider getting an agent or manager and what should their roles actually?   to the actor.. because I feel like some people are very confused about what an agent and a manager actually do  for an actor.. so I would like that clarification.  

 Hey Annel, so you have a two part question... so one of them is...   When are you ready to go get an agent?   and the other question is... what is the difference between an agent and a manager?   

So.. one of the biggest things as an actor just starting out is you have got to build up your credits... so there are plenty of places that you can go to find acting roles...   and postings... whether it be student films or what ever it may be..   just start building up your resume..   and once you get to a certain point that you feel you are ready to now have representation..   that's the time you apply... but there is a couple of things you are going to want and need to know...  and this is answering your second question that is.. What is the difference between an agent and a manager?  

 There are some really big differences... one of them.. Your agent represents you.. they are a hunter. they are hunting for all of the jobs and roles that are out there.. that you are a right fit for..  they are doing negotiations with the casting directors... and they are trying to get you working right...   they are actually doing all that work for you. 

As your manager is almost like a farmer..  they have your best interest in your career.  of scheduling.. of connecting you with the right photographers.. connecting you with PR.   publicists... connecting you with acting coaches... if you need it for certain things..   They are managing your schedule.. your day to day.   generally you are going to want to get a manager AFTER you get an agent.  

so go get your agent first.. managers are for when you get extremely busy and you need someone to kind of manage your schedule...  another thing too.. is a really big difference between an agent and a manager is agents are usually licensed with SAG.   and that is very important.. you are going to want to find an agent that is licensed with the SAG Office  as opposed so some body that is unlicensed because it is pretty important as you want to make sure you are getting the right type of gigs.  

 As a manager can be anybody... anybody can pick up clients and call themselves a manager..   so there is no really licensing that a manager is going to have to get. to claim to be a ma

#PitchChris Episode 12!  How to network in Atlanta, Technical & Creative Producers and Your Acting Resume 

I send my headshots to casting directors all the time, should I start sending them directly to producers?So, it looks like you are already sending your headshots to casting directors and it sounds like it is unsolicited which I would advise against...I think unless you are submitting specifically to a project...you should only submit to when those projects or role for you is becoming available..but sending it directly to a producerunless you personally know that producer..or have a relationship with them where you can just.. "Hey I heard you are doing this project... here you go.. here is my resume."I wouldn't blind send your resume to a producer or email your resume to a producer... because there is a process for a reason...producers hire casting directors... to narrow down the talent pool...so we don't get bombarded with every single actor out there... specifically for a roll.we hire these casting directors to sort through thousands and thousands of submissions...that are brought for this one roll...to then weed it down to that handful of people that are...right for that roll...if you start sending your headshots directly to a producer and there is no project for you.. it could get quite annoying...so.. i say stick to the process... we as producers.. we hire casting directors for that reason...is to go through all of those resume submissions so.. I would send them directly to the casting directors.. . when that role is right for you.

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