A-list Mentor Lera loves to spill her tips on monologues. She is originally from Siberia and today lives her film industry dream. She knows what challenging times are. Her tips work for men and women of all ages because she’s learned from experience.
Many actors go through tough times to make it in film. The solution through tough times is to listen to people like Lera who have been through it.
Read MoreYour headshot represents you as an actor, so you must research photographers. Everyone claims they can take good headshots, but not everyone can. The film industry is a fast-paced business. Casting will only look at your headshots for a few seconds before deciding about you. You want to stand out to casting directors. A professional headshot will get you noticed.
This means you need to be ready to pay money. A-list Mentor Lera paid $1200 for her most recent headshots.
Read MoreIt might seem a little strange for the FIF Into The Industry Certification program to spend time on crazy confidence calls. Is it crazy though, or is it brilliant? Maybe it’s crazy and brilliant at the same time. The ending will tell, and we won’t give it away. But it will be GOOD! Come see!
Emmy Award winner Janet Urban has given us a rare opportunity to glimpse the confidence work she’s done with countless successful film professionals.
Read MoreThere are going to just be some of those days when new production assistants are working with rude producers and directors in film. Rude professionals can come off as arrogant and egotistical. Production assistants who learn to be sensitive to the pressures of a film set can win over the toughest people.
People starting out in the film industry are often afraid of how they will look to others on set. So many concerns run through their minds. It can be anything from worrying if they are doing their job right to hoping people simply like them.
Read MoreYou want to work in the film industry badly. You send them e-mails without getting any response. If you do get a response, it leads nowhere.
You send out e-mails until it seems like the film industry is completely closed to new people.
Read MoreYou can overcome shyness and dominate in the film industry. The film industry is full of top professionals who face the same fears that you do. The only difference between them and you is that they learn techniques to work through their shyness in order to make it.
The film industry greatly rewards go-getter people, those who are willing to pursue their dreams with confidence. You want to put forward a self-assured and confident personality. You need to network with people to succeed. If you are a shy person, though, you wonder if you can make it in film. The worst part about it is that you can feel like you’re the only one who is shy, but you aren’t.
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You want to take good headshots for acting and commercials and know where to find your inspiration. If you are making DIY acting headshots, even shooting your headshots on your iPhone, it’s important to get the look right for submission to casting.
Your headshot is your representation when you are just coming into the industry and no one knows you. A-list Mentor Lera gives us some quick tips on good headshot taking.
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Many people wonder why it is so hard to believe they can have a career in film, but it’s important to stop self-sabotage behavior. Destructive thinking like this stems from a lack of understanding about how the film industry actually works, combined with learned behaviors. The film industry is growing at an extraordinary rate. There is work happening everywhere, all of the time. It’s possible for you to have a career in film.
The process should be an enjoyable one, but many people starting out compare themselves to other people further along. It seems other people are able to succeed and are better off. Then doubt sets in and they sabotage themselves. They wonder if they can succeed in the film industry themselves.
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Becoming an actress is all about discovering who you are and getting into film. A-list Mentor Lera emphasizes that in order to become a great actress, it’s crucial to know who you are. Her acting coach is Giles Foreman, the same instructor who taught Michael Fassbender, Tom Hardy, and Emilia Clarke.
Knowing who you are guarantees you will be authentic in your performance. There are a lot of people who will try to tell you who you are, people who don’t know any better. Lera says when you are starting out, your compass might be a little bit shaky. You might be inclined to listen to anyone for direction, thinking they know better, but they can derail you.
Read MoreDo you know the answer to this question, ‘Why do you want to be an actor?’ Maybe you do, and maybe you don’t, but it is a question anyone aspiring to act thinks about. A-list Mentor Lera is an industry insider and an A-list Mentor. Her secret on how to become an actress begins with answering the why. If you want to know what to do if you want to be an actor, start with the why. The why is your reason, the how is your toolbox. In her interview with Janet Urban, Lera gives us her why.
As you watch the video, you might discover your reasons for wanting to act are similar to Lera’s. Whether they are or not, it’s good to ask yourself what is important to you. Lera tells us that art is for influencing people. There are many ways to influence people. Perhaps you have a message, or you want to change the world.
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