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You just booked a looping gig and were told there would be Police calls, Hospital calls, and the “regular” stuff. You said “sure” but have NO clue what to prepare. …
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You just booked a looping gig and were told there would be Police calls, Hospital calls, and the “regular” stuff. You said “sure” but have NO clue what to prepare. …
Read MoreYour mom was right when she told you that “please” is a magic word. I have another magic word for ya – one that no one has probably told you …
Read MoreBox Office Bonuses: While back end points are based on a percentage of the profits, box office bonuses are usually a flat rate, based upon Daily Variety’s weekly box office …
Read MoreInterchangable Terms: When negotiating a profit provision in a contract, the definition of profits must be well worded, clearly defined and negotiated very carefully. Net profits, gross profits, gross revenue, …
Read MoreProfit Participation on Lower Budgeted Films: Sometimes actors receive back end points if they are working below the SAG minimum and on a lower budgeted film. SAG has 3 alternatives …
Read MoreThere are different ways an actor can get compensated on a feature film: 1) Flat compensation, which is an “up front” daily or weekly rate, payable in lump sums or …
Read MoreSo you wanna loop, but you aren’t comfortable in front of a mic. Or you want some practice. What can you do? I have a few thoughts… Improv is one …
Read MoreIf you do get a meeting with someone after requesting a very specific amount of their time (as we discussed in part one of this post), make sure that you …
Read More“I recorded my demo, and I’ve been auditioning for a year, and I haven’t booked anything yet! What gives???” “I used to book all the time, but now it’s been …
Read MoreAside from looking for new ways to produce in the new media space, I’m constantly looking for what works, what doesn’t and why (to paraphrase Howard Fine). Google Voice doesn’t …
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