Joining the union? Yes or No?
I get this question a lot the truth is it depends on you. I would say if you want to get a lot of experience with non union work and not get paid that well, that should be step one. Once you feel that...
View ArticleA Message To Stage Parents: Listen To Your Kids..They Might Not Like This...
Look I am a parent and I see certain things in my son that says that kid's has talent. Not in this industry but possibly in construction and oddly enough cooking. Even though I might see it and I can...
View ArticleNew Boston Movie Extra Podcast is up For June!
Talking about the latest in the world of film and more here in NE!http://bostonmovieextra.mypodcast.com/index.html
View ArticleEVERYONE IS BUSY GREAT TO HEAR!
So here we are July 8th 2009 and it feels like September...what is going on?!? It will feel like summer soon I promise :) Well the great news is that we are all busy once again and it's great to see...
View ArticleSOME UNION MEMBERS HAVE TO BE REMINDED ABOUT RULE 1..
Hope all is well in N.E. movieland! The subject on today's blog is about Rule 1, what is Rule 1 you may ask.. If you are Union (SAG/AFTRA) this is one of the first things that they tell you about..Rule...
View ArticleMy thoughts about traveling from state to state for extra jobs..
I just got this email today asking me what my thoughts were about traveling from MA to NYC for extras jobs... My answer was unless it's a speaking role..it's not worth it. If you have a bit part, going...
View ArticleA Recent Article Not Really Nice To Extras..
Ok. So here is the story Wicked Local an online news site for New England visted the set of Furry Vengeance last week. The reporter worked as an extra for a day and wrote his thoughts about it, now a...
View ArticleDo NOT double book yourself...
First of all glad to seeing most of you on current sets lately..glad you are enjoying this blog. I apologize that I haven't been too frequent with it, but I will do my best to inform you. The subject...
View ArticleI don't think I have to explain this..
I just heard this morning of a person being thrown off set for suggesting something to the director of all people. Guys and gals we know what the rules are and we all obey them, but sometimes a first...
View ArticleDon't take specific acting classes for a possible job..Do it for the training..
This has been going on for a very very very long time over 20 years that I know of personally and that is actors taking acting classes at specific locations to get a job from them. That is a myth to...
View ArticlePeople taking pictures on set..
This is starting to become a big problem on set as of late. As we all know when we start a job we are specifically told no cameras, among other things. This happens prior to booking and we are reminded...
View ArticleBRING BACK THE ANNUAL ACTORS TRADESHOW!!!!!
For those that might remember, in the late 80's early 90's there was something called the Actor's Trade Show. It was held annually every spring at the tremont house across the Wang Center in Boston. At...
View ArticleStudio might be down..but not out.
Ok...so we got the bad news this week that the studios in Plymouth lost it's funding. Ok that is bad but I have a feeling that it might turn around quicker than one is to think, but we will have to...
View ArticleBig Screen Boston
Iwas just in a borders bookstore today and as I was leaving I saw a book which I should have picked up called.......oh my god I forgot! Great, I will let you know when I find out the title, but it's...
View ArticleMany Scams Out There...
I am simply AMAZED at how many scams are out there today when it comes to our hobby/occupation. I have challenged these "agencies" for years and for those of you that know me know I do not stop when it...
View ArticleCompany Men Experiences..
It's getting exciting around here folks, starting with "The Company Men". So if you have worked on this project share your experiences on the film. Have a great time my fellow boston actors!
View ArticleMore Acting Network Get Togethers Planned
From what I am hearing and the talk on a couple of sets lately is there will be a couple of new networking get togethers for all things movies in New England. The one that everyone knows about is the...
View ArticleDon't say your in the movie until you see it first..
The golden rule I would say to one's self is don't say that you are in a movie until you see the final cut. You can say you worked on a movie that's fine, but unless you see yourself in the film don't...
View ArticleBring Back The Actors Trade Show!!
For those that may remember back in the early 90's there was a tradeshow specifically geared to the film / theater industry this time of year. It was a fantastic 3 hour show that consisited of casting...
View ArticleDropping AFTRA....
I had a recent email asking me my thoughts on dropping their AFTRA membership, my answer is don't. I have been a proud member of both sag and aftra for the past 20 years and let me tell you I wouldn't...
View ArticleCamera Dodgers have got to take it easy..
Now camera dodgeing has been going around for years, but I think it should be looked at pretty closely. What is camera dodgeing you may ask? It's when during the scene of a movie while filming some...
View ArticleHow do you see the state of the film business here in Massachusetts?
Ever since 2008 to today 2019...we have continued to see growth in the film industry here in Massachusetts. The good news is that the threat that comes from time to time about the tax incentive being...
View ArticleChangeing Your Professional Name? Not The Best Idea
Once in a blue moon I get an e-mail about my thoughts on actors changing their name in the entertainment industry. Does it happen? Not as much as it once did at one time..most of the names of the more...
View Article