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    Category: Film

    Press Release: The Parish, a feature length horror film, secures locations in the Seattle area

    David November 20, 2017

    Press Release: The Parish, a feature length horror film, announces its cast

    David November 18, 2017

    Advice from an Actor on Handling Rejection

    This post features my friend and colleague, Basil Harris. Basil and I have known each other for quite a few years now. We have only…

    David June 18, 2013
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    seattle actor tips, seattle actor training, mighty tripod productions

    YouTube Taught Me How to Act!

    Yep, that’s right, YouTube taught me how to act! Well, not really! I have learned to act, and about the business of acting primarily by…

    David June 16, 2013
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    seattle acting, actor training, actor business, mighty tripod productions

    The Responsibilities of the Actor

    There is a lot of hubbub right now in the seattle theater scene regarding the recent firing by voicemail!!! of a local actress on very questionable grounds. You…

    David May 9, 2013
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    mighty tripod, mighty tripod productions, film, acting, actor training,

    Vlogs

    We are happy to add vlogging to the list of things we do to help actor succeed in our area. We invite you to take…

    David March 27, 2013
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    Our 1st Short Film – Enmity Gauge

    We recently produced a short film called Enmity Gauge with Evil Slave and Adventus Films. When our pasts are marked in our memories with blood,…

    David March 21, 2013
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    Cary Elwes, David S. Hogan, A Bit of Bad Luck, Seattle Film

    Q: “What does the business plan look like for an actor?”

    A friend of mine is working on a college project, and she had some questions about the business of acting. I will see if I…

    David March 13, 2013
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    Debate: Monologues for Film Casting?

    If you live or audition in Seattle, you probably see the occasional casting call asking you to audition with a monologue. So, you had better…

    David February 14, 2013
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    Getting cast in Seattle film

    Tips: Getting Cast in Seattle Films

    An aspiring actor asked me today how he should look to get ahead and which casting directors he should target, based on his type. 1.…

    David January 18, 2013
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    An aspiring actor asked me today how he should look to get ahead and which casting directors he should target, based on his type. 1. Great question. 2. Seattle has but a few casting directors. So, pursue them all. 3. “Targeting” is very important in larger markets, like LA, but not quite as important here. Sure, relationship building is key anywhere, but focusing on finding the “right” CD or agent for you, might be a bit myopic. Targeting for agencies is more appropriate than CD targeting in this market, IMO. For more on targeting, here are some words from Bonnie Gillespie. 4. It’s all about who you know. Still. What you have done and who you know will play a big part in whether or not you will be called in to audition. And, once you *get* the audition, make a great impression so you will be called back again and again. 5. Oh, and if you are building that bridge to a CD or agent, make sure your headshot (and resume') is on point! Your headshot is your first introduction, and it speaks volumes about you, so make sure you have something professional and awesome. 6. Spilling the beans! Who are these Seattle casting directors, you ask?! Jodi Rothfield, Heidi Walker, Patti Kalles, Denise Gibbs, Nike Imoru…I think that is it. Casting in Portland? Cast Iron Studios. Here is a link to a lot of their contact info, compliments of SAG-AFTRA. Go! 7. Guess what? You don’t need to have an agent or go through a casting director to get an acting gig. Great, eh? Now, a lot of these “jobs” which are not found via your agent or through a casting director may be low-pay or no-pay gigs, but an aspiring actor has to start somewhere, right? Student films are great places to get your feet wet, too. But make sure you get your footage! 8. Um, so how do I find these gigs, you ask? Well, you gotta be proactive, my dear actor. Do you know where to look? Let’s Google search “Seattle Casting” and see what comes up…Yikes! A lot of junk. Don’t start there. Okay, how about “Seattle Film Casting.” – That was better! And, one more…”Seattle Film Auditions.” – That got us some good stuff, too. Now, forget that. See #9. 9. I am going to help you even more here, and give you a few places to start. TPSOnline – Probably the best local resource. Performers Callboard – A mix of good and not so good. SeattleActor.com – Not a lot here, but legit. Craigslist – Least Reliable, Most Scammy. ONLINE CASTING SITES: Casting Frontier Casting Networks Actors Access Let It Cast Cast It Talent Good luck and stay positive! Anything I missed? Holler at me. ~ David