The Martini Shot

You’ve booked the job but do you know what to bring? There are basic essentials every commercial model/actor needs to have on this episode of The Martini Shot!

Professional Models are Prepared: The Model’s Tote Bag:

http://tophollywoodactingcoach.com/2012/06/professional-models-tote-bag

Method Acting has been described as a form of acting where the actor ‘becomes’ the character or tries to somehow literally live the character in life. But when is method acting brilliant or down right annoying?

Did The Joker Kill Heath Leger? http://submittedforyourperusal.com/2008/03/01/did-the-joker-kill-heath-ledger/

How does a newcomer get content for a reel when no one will hire you without a reel? Explore the avenue of Independent film with my special guest Bill Hartin CEO and founder of the Independent consortium FIFO on today’s episode of The Martini Shot!

FIFO (Fade In/Fade Out) http://www.fifolv.org

Are You Ok Being The Member of A Team Or Do You Have To Be A Star? Let’s make sure you’re in it for the right reasons.

Links:

The Hollywood Complex: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754351/

That Guy That Was In That Thing: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2402200/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

That Gal That Was In That Thing: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4406298/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

When casting asks for a specific type that’s who they want to see. Let's nail down your type on this episode of The Martini Shot.

Links:

What Is More Important For An Actor, Their Look Or Their Talent? by Markus Redmond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzWgBo98mW4

Type Cast Actors: Listal.com: http://www.listal.com/list/typecast-actors

Too many aspiring models are victims of modeling scams. Being on the look-out for modeling scams & knowing what to look for is critical.

Links:

4 Acting Scams and How To Spot Them: http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/4-acting-scams-and-how-spot-them/

5 Ways to Recognize an Acting or Modeling Scam: http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/5-ways-recognize-acting-or-modeling-scam/

The IRS & Artists with CPA Matt Leiner

Notes:

Are you listing artist, musician, actor or model on your tax return? My guest today is my accountant, Matt Leiner, CPA with Buckno, Lisicky & Company who will share his insights on how to keep you out of tax court.

Links:

http://www.bucknolisicky.com/leiner.htm

Article "Painter Brushes Off The IRS": http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d68338f5b0f6ef66f43958c96&id=ebbb2bafea&e=4ac4b5378c

How long can, or should, an actress play a love interest? Why does everyone fixate on an actress’s appearance and not the actors?

Inside Amy Schumer - Last F**kable Day - Uncensored https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpsI8mWKmg

Vulture.com: http://www.vulture.com/2015/05/emma-jlaw-and-scarletts-older-man-problem.html

Do you know the skills & the tools needed to do voice overs? Voice Actor Rick Lance shares the secrets to his 20+ years of success with us on this episode.

For more info on Rick Lance: http://ricklancestudio.com/

Rick’s Recommendation: ‘The Art of Voice Acting” by James Alburger & more about past & upcoming Voice Acting conferences go to: www.voice2014.com

To SAG or not to SAG? That is the Question!

When is it time to join the union? What makes you eligible? What are the benefits?

http://www.sagaftra.org/