A Master's Guide To Acting Part 1
This documentary will give you insights on the reality of acting in the film industry: what to expect, how to succeed and understanding the job of an actor. Industry professionals explain the expectations, the casting room, agency relationships and the director’s perspective. You will also get inside knowledge about casting directors, getting seen, understanding the business side, finding an agent, understanding the agent’s job, and advice from working actors from craft, work ethic, research, handling the pressure, training, auditioning and being on set. It is informative and provides and inspiring look into acting for TV and film as a profession.
Interview list for Part 1 and 2:
Peter DeLuise: Actor/Director
Aaron Douglas: Actor, of Battlestar Galactica and The Bridge
Warren Christie: Actor, of The Resident, Motive and October Road
Christopher Shyer: Actor, of Madam Secretary and The Blacklist
Jaime Ray Newman: Actor, of Eureka and Eastwick; Oscar Winning Producer
Dale Dickey: Actor, of My Name is Earl, True Blood and Sons of Anarchy
Trina Allen: Talent Agent
Lena Lees: Talent Agent
Vickie Petronio: Talent Agent
Corinne Clark: Casting –A Million Little Things, A Dog’s Way Home, Dead Pool 2 and Once Upon a Time
Tyman Stewart: Talent Agent
Elena Kirschner: Talent Agent
Monika Schnarre: Actor, of BeastMaster, Charmed and The King of Queens
Richard Lucas: Talent Agent
Larry Goldhar: Talent Agent
Stuart Aikens: Casting Director
Deborah Odell: Actor, of Horsemen, Nikita and M.V.P.
Claudette Mink: Actor, of Harper’s Island and The Guard
Lauren Lee Smith: Actor, of The Shape of Water, The Listener and CSI
Maureen Webb: Casting Director