I know that some people come to my blog because they are interested in becoming an actor. So I thought I’d share with you what I use for my acting career and maybe some of you would find that helpful. Keep in mind that I’m based in LA and I do film/tv/commercials (not theater or print usually). And these are just my opinions.
Casting Sites:
- Actors Access (pay through Showfax for unlimited submissions for $68/year)
- LA Casting (I used to pay for this, but I believe it is paid for through my agent, but I might be wrong)
- Casting Frontier (I only have the free version and have my barcode printed)
Research:
- IMDb Pro (yes, you need the paid version but there is a discount if you are member of SAG-AFTRA)
- Casting About (paid)
- The Hollywood Reporter (I have a subscription but you can just use the website)
- Variety (I use the website only)
- Deadline (I use the website only)
- TV Line (has some tv spoilers, but has amazing calendar of premiere dates for the tv seasons as well as trailers for the new tv shows)
Professional Memberships:
- SAG-AFTRA
- SAG Foundation
- Women In Film (this is open to men as well and they have an amazing mentoring program)
Just For Fun:
- Inside Acting Podcast (full disclosure: I’m their production coordinator)
- Almost any of the podcasts from KCRW
- Actors Will Be Towed (a pretty great guide to parking for LA auditions)
Other:
- MasterClass (taking the online acting class with Dustin Hoffman and there’s now one with Kevin Spacey)
- Joanna DeGeneres (my recent headshot photographer)
- The Headshot Truck (headshots can come to you!)
- Adam Emperor Southard (my current headshots were done by him)
- Reproductions (my preferred headshot printing place)
- Moo Cards (my preferred business card printer and you can use my referral link for 10% off)
- The Actors’ Network (amazing webinars and resources for actors)
