There is a lot of negativity that happens on set— whether it’s the food, the weather, working hours, or people. Here’s how to stay positive on a film set!

1) Identify people

To stay positive on a film set, you need to avoid people who are too negative. If you find someone who gossips all the time and spreads negativity, the thing to do is steer clear of them. Do that politely and just find a different spot to sit.

2) Find positive people

Find people are positive. There is always going to be someone who has a positive mindset. All you need to do is find them, then talk to them. It’ll make a difference because you can gain experience from them and also have your spirits lifted by their positivity. It’s a good start for when you have to get ready and film.

3) Make most of your time on set

On-set is such a good place to learn. You have so much time at hand and if you identify positive people who are willing to share their knowledge with you, that’s great. You can make most of your time by learning from others, whether it’s a new skill or making your acting reel or learning some new moves.

Another way to make most of your time on set is to take a book with you or a Kindle. Read and learn. There’s endless knowledge out there waiting to be leaned. Approach it. Embrace it. Consume it.

4) Think positive

Think about all the positive things that are going around you already. You’reon set. You’vemade it. This is what you really wanted. And so many people are working hard on set to make you shine. Appreciate them. See the A.D, the director, the cameraman. All the people behind that are doing their best to make you look good. And the best thing you can do is appreciate it, think positive, be positive, and let your light shine.

Auditions can be nervewracking and unpredictable at times. Here are some guidelines on how you can audition better and rock your audition!

1) Prepare the script

The simplest point of how to audition better is to prepare the script. Most of the time, you get the script in advance, so why not break your lines into beats and sequences and prepare it? Learn the lines, because you need to know what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it.

2) Build your character

Building your character is another important aspect of how to audition better. Building character allows you to understand them hence be them. How does this character behave? What kind of job do they have? Who is this character? How do I become this person? You can write the character’s family background—what is their family like and what is their background. All of this helps you understand the character on a deeper level, helping you find out what is the motivation behind what they say and how they mean it.

3) Know your situation

Some casting directors will tell you what to do but others won’t. They will simply let you do what you want to do. I had a director once who just sat back and let people do what they wanted. They were shocked by it because they weren’t given any instructions. But you need to be ready for this. Having said this, you learned the lines, built your character and you got the situation which leads to the fourth point:

4) Know how to adapt

If the casting director or director gives you instructions, you need to be ready to adapt on the spot. You need to change what you’ve planned out and make it work for you. Be open and keep an open mind. Although you have your own thing down, be ready to adapt.

5) Use your time wisely

When you’re sitting in the waiting area for casting, you have some time at hand. Use that time wisely. Use it to warm up—warm up your body and your voice. Do whatever you have to do to get into the creative mode. Others may look at your weirdly, but you know why you’re doing this. You’re ready and you’re going to get the part!

6) Enjoy Yourself

Once you get there, enjoy yourself. Have fun with your audition. You’re there for a reason—you love acting and people want to see that. They don’t want to see you tensed up. They want to see you own this character, just going for it and enjoying what you’re doing. If you’re going to have fun with it, you’re going to rock it.

Now you’re ready for this casting. Good luck and enjoy yourself!

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Without training, you can still be decent at acting. But acting is a craft, you train to get better and therefore become a professional.

Imagine you get an acting job without training, and you’re ecstatic. But the moment you get on set, you’re a bit lost because you have no idea or experience on a film set—how to act in front of a camera or anything of such. That’s when training comes in. Acting is a craft and if you train, you get better. Hence, gaining tips and tricks that will navigate you through the experience of being on set.

Acting is a craft, which is why it can be learned. There are tons of techniques that you can learn and decide which suits you best. Or you can see which technique works best for a certain situation. Maybe you use Chekhov’s method, perhaps Stella Adler’s or viewpoints or Meisner to give you a few.

It’s a simple fact—the more you train, the better you get, and the more you know yourself. If you already have trained before, I’d recommend keep on training. For example, if you haven’t spoken a language for a couple of years, you’re not going to be fluent as you were before. Same way, with acting, you may get rusty if you haven’t trained in a while.

So simply put, with acting training you can learn about yourself, about what kind of tools you have inside, and how to get through these tools when needed. All of this is just to get you ready. When the time comes, you know what to do. By ready, I mean, physically, your body, your mind, and your imagination. You’ll know how to analyze texts, how to work with scripts, how to create the character, and how to work with your partner in that situation.

So get some training. Train with as many people as you can because they all have different techniques and views on acting that you can learn! Good luck and keep training!

 

An acting coach might not be the first thing that springs to your mind when thinking about a life coach, they are similar and very different at the same time.

In our Fundamentals of Acting Course whether this is private or a group class we work on many different levels of your life. Let you become aware and more confident about who you are and where you want to be.

Here are the areas that an acting coach can help become your life coach:

1. Improve your self-confidence

One of the benefits of getting to know yourself better is that you become more confident on what you want and what you don’t want. I have seen dramatic increases in my student’s self-confidence over the duration of the course.

2. Improve your public speaking skills

In the Fundamentals of Acting Course, we don’t focus on public speaking, but we practice it a lot. I have had students come to my class who said they couldn’t speak in front of a camera or in front of people and after the first few classes don’t have any problem in that regard anymore.

3. Find your goals

What is it that makes you happy? A lot of my students are at some point of their life where they feel stuck. They don’t know how to continue. They are unhappy with their job, with their private life and unsure on what to do next. While my function is not to tell you what to do, the exercises we are doing in the class will help you to find answers to those questions by yourself.

4. What is it that you really want in your life?

Sometimes we don’t see the trees amidst standing in the forest. Our Fundamentals of Acting Course can help you to clear that vision. Help you to get back to yourself. Who you really are inside. What you want and why you want it.

Many of my students are disappointed of where they are at that very moment. They are looking for something and don’t know what. It feels like something is missing in their life. After joining my classes, they start to feel invigorated. They feel a new passion for their life, for their job, for their love, or know which changes they have to make in order to get what they want.

If you are looking for such a change, our Fundamentals of Acting Program may just be what you are looking for. A different kind of life coaching by getting to know yourself.

First time on a film set and you feel like a fish out of water? Here are some guidelines on what to do and not do on a film set that people already expect you should know:

 

1. DO find someone responsible for you

The first thing you should do when you arrive at the film set is to find the person who is responsible for you, the one who tells you what to do and what not to do.

2. DO find out about catering

Try and find out where the food and drinks are so you know where to go when you need refreshments.

3. DO find the washroom

After all those refreshments—food and drinks—that you’ve had, you are going to need to locate where the washroom is and it’s better if you find out beforehand!

4.DO find out where the makeup, hair, and costume area is

Usually, you’ll find them near each other. So it’s better to locate it before you have to get dressed and leave your things there.

5. DON’T be late

After you are done with makeup and hair, you’ll have to wait for some time for the set to get ready. So being early means you’ll be able to snag one of the limited seats they have there and avoid sitting on the floor.

6. DON’T wander without letting people know where you are

Being where you are when you’re needed is ideal, but if you have to step away for a moment, let people know where you are otherwise it might cause panic or a fuss. Just let them know, ‘Hey, I need to go to the washroom, I’ll be back in a few minutes, is that okay?’ or something like that.

7. DON’T be rude

This may seem obvious—and it is—because there is no reason why you shouldn’t be nice to people. It may be your first time on set but these people on set have worked together or known each other for a long time and they talk. They talk about you, they talk about all the people on set because they have nothing else to do except for working on the film! So make a good first impression—and a lasting one—by being nice, always! Because they’ll remember it.

That’s it for the guidelines on Do’s and Don’t’s on a film set. To sum up: find out the basic information, always let people know where you are and always be nice!

Good luck, and have a great day on set!

Acting in student films might not be the first place that you look at for roles. But here’s why you should look at it as a stepping stone to bigger projects:

1. Experience

Acting in student films gives you the experience of being on set. You get to see what’s going on and how it’s going on as well as working with people. See who’s doing what and identify the A.D, the director, the D.O.P—everyone who’s doing anything on set. It’s a great way of getting to know the whole structure and the working of things which will make your experience on other sets easier if you spent time working on student films, familiarizing yourself with everything.

2. Be the main or supporting character instead of an extra or featured extra

If you have worked on bigger projects and worked in roles of an extra or a featured extra, this is a good opportunity for you to try out for the lead role if you’re acting in student films. It’s an entirely different experience from being someone in the background to the one carrying the story. So get your game face on and try out for the lead role in a student film!

3. Student short films can be very creative projects

Instead of working on commercials, which is quite boring as it’s usually always the same and you’d follow the same rules, student projects are quite out there. You can explore crazy characters if you want to or get the chance to. Acting in student films allows you to explore various roles and get experience.

4. Gather material for your reel and boost your resume

Student short films are an excellent way to build your reel. You get materials to add to your reel as well as your resume. This helps you get bigger projects or work on a feature film even. But the stepping stone is acting in student films—the first step before you can move onto something bigger.

5. Networking / Connections

By acting in student films, you get to network with people and these people will remember you. It’s because you’ve worked with them during their student life—well if you’ve been nice and not rude. They’ve probably pursued their career in the film industry after their student life meaning they are going to be someone. Personally, the people I’ve worked with on student film projects have become my friends now and we occasionally work on projects together. The thing is because you’ve worked with them previously on student films, it’s much easier to work with them. It’s because you know how they work and because you’ve forged a lifelong connection with them. So, be nice and grab every opportunity you can get to network with people you’ve worked with. And hat’s going to help you propel forward.

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Are you looking for how to get started on getting acting roles? Well, here’s why you should jumpstart your acting career in Thailand.

1. There is less competition

There are a lot of international movies or international productions coming to Thailand. Alas, there are not many foreign or Caucasian actors here. So chances are higher that you can get involved due to less competition. With the current situation of COVID-19, and what comes after, it’s likely there will be even less competition.

2. There are no unions

In the U.S or the UK, the amount of jobs that you can be a part of is pretty limited if you don’t have an agent or if you’re not a part of a union. But the great thing about Thailand is that they don’t have unions. Hence, you are eligible for any kind of job. You can work on any kind of production that you want if you’re fit for it. Or if you have the talent to lead the role you want! 

3. There are lots of international productions shooting here that need foreign talent

There are a lot of international productions coming here. You have international movies, Hollywood movies, Bollywood movies, movies, and series from China. They all come to Thailand because production costs are low and there are diverse talents. Speaking of diverse, Thailand is also a one-stop to find an incredible range of diverse actors—Caucasian actors, black actors, Indian actors, East Asian actors. These attract international productions to shoot here. And you can be a part of that talent pool! You can work on international productions as well as get the international experience here. You can work on films, short films, and you have a higher chance to work on commercials and any of that sort.

4. You can get experience, build a resume, build a reel that can help you to get jobs abroad

With the experience you get working in Thailand, you can build your resume, your acting reel, and your showreel. And then you can send these to international productions abroad and get jobs there. So people in Thailand can get international success from working in Thailand at first. They can build on all the things they have done here.

So jumpstart your acting career in Thailand and see how far you can take it!

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By now, you’ve heard the word ‘reels’ a lot of times already. But there are different types of reels you should know about.

The first type of reel you should know about is:

1. Commercial Reel

A commercial reel should be around 1 minute long. The attention span of the casting directors you’ll be sending this to is very short. Which is why you should pack it in with your best works, your best commercials, and the many different types of characters you’ve played. This lures in their attention and shows them what you can do commercial wise.

The second type of reel you should know about is:

2. Action Reel

This should also be around a minute long. My friend, Ron Smoorenburg, who is knowledgable in the action area, mentioned that an action reel should change to the beat. So it’s recommended to have background music and every time there’s a beat, the shot should change. It’s going to short but fast-paced which means your best action shots should be in there.

The third type of reel you should know about is:

3. Acting Reel

Acting reels are common in the West—Europe and the U.S, especially. They look for acting reels if you want to get any kind of acting job there. They should be around 2 minutes long, maybe a little more but don’t over exceed. Within these two minutes, you’re focusing on dialogues and interaction with other people. Each shot should be around 15 to 20 seconds, a little more if the dialogue is really good. It’s important to show your best stuff in these 2 minutes. Start with your best work—don’t save it till the end—because people don’t have time. They’ll stop watching if it’s not a good tape without a second thought. Give an overview of your acting skills as well as the kind of characters you can portray!

The fourth type of reel you should know about is:

4. ShowReel

My reel from 2017 is pretty much of a showreel with a mixture of both the commercial and acting reel.

In Asia, a showreel is a combination of a commercial reel and an acting reel. You want to impress the casting directors as well as show them your talent in both commercial and acting. You can have some music in the background that can have a certain rhythm to it. It should be around 2 minutes long and so, it will be fast-paced. But it should not only have the dialogues and interactions. Strike a balance to accommodate the mixture of the commercial and acting reels.

3 Reasons why you should have a reel:

1. To show what you are doing as an actor (Your business card)

By showing what you’ve done so far as an actor, you’re not only just telling them, you’re showing them proof—the credibility of your talents.

2. To send to agents/casting directors for work

If you want to attract agents, you should show them what you can do. If you want to send a profile for a job you want, you should include a showreel as well.

I, myself, got booked for a couple of jobs through my showreel. I didn’t need to audition because they knew I was suitable for the job. Showreel really helps showcase your talent and the agents and casting directors can see it too if you send them yours.

3. To show that you are professional

Having a showreel is just the standard in the industry. If you don’t have a showreel, it shows the lack of seriousness in what you do. If you are serious about acting and establishing a career in this industry, you should have been—or at least, should be working on building your showreel.

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To be perfectly honest, there are a lot of crooks out there working as so-called talent agencies. A lot of people that want to cheat you out of your money and take a higher cut.

Here are the 8 best talent agencies that I have worked with before and have made good experiences with:

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1. MasterClass Studio

We do a lot of agency work.

MasterClass Studio is specialized on international productions for commercials, TVCs, film / movies.

We work all around.

MasterClass Studio is a talent agency in Bangkok, Thailand. At the same time we do castings, provide experienced international casting directors, and we also have our own productions.

Contact MasterClass Studio Casting Agency:

Line ID: @masterclassstudio

Email: robin@masterclass-studio.com

Phone: +66869488384

Website: https://masterclass-studio.com/casting-services-bangkok-thailand/

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2. Bo Booker
Bo gets a lot of good international jobs. He used to be a talent agent only, but now he is working as casting director as well. As talent agent Bo will fight for your money and make sure you get a good rate. He works on movies, especially French ones, and commercials.

https://www.1plus1agency.com/oneu.html
Email: 1plus1agency@gmail.com
Line id is: 1plus1agency
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/1plus1agent

The other : sunlight.talents@gmail.com
Line / IG / fb: bo.booker.bkk

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3. Gug – ByUs Modeling

Gug is a good talent agent. He friendly and forthcoming. Gug pays on time and if he is free he will be there with you on set. If you don’t have a ride, he may even give you a ride back home. His standard statement for all jobs is: “The Most Urgent Task…”

https://www.facebook.com/gug.byus

byusmodeling@gmail.com

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4. Jane

Jane has been in the film industry for as long as I can remember and probably a bit longer. She works as talent agency on movie and commercial projects and also does a lot of extra-work. Jane is always friendly and professional and takes good care of her talents on set.

Line: Janemodeling

Email: starlightmodel@yahoo.com

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5. Ae Fatman – Maya Modeling

Another veteran talent agent of the industry. From the feedback I have received over the years, he has never cheated anybody, always paid on time and is there on set with you most of the time. And yes, his Line ID says Ae Fatman, and yes, he is a fat man – and proud of it.

Email: s.bunliam@gmail.com

Phone: 085 180 2211

Line ID: Fatman

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6. Candy Group Modeling

Candy Group Modeling gets a lot of jobs for kids, but they also find jobs for adults. They will setup an appointment with you and have your headshots taken (for free). Candy Group Modeling don’t give you the headshots, but it makes sure that your pictures are up to date and high quality. They are professional to work with.

fb: candygroupmodeling
(phone) 0-2001-2673
candy.modeling@gmail.com

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7. Fay Modeling

I personally have never worked with Fay, but my friends in the industry have worked with her and trust her. As talent agent she is reliable and gets a lot of work.

Email: contact.famousmodels@gmail.com
Phone: 0941642952
Line ID: famousmodels
IG: famousmodels

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8. Tori Lao-Lee

Tori is another veteran in the field. She takes care of special talents, like dancers, stunt men and other special talents for events, music videos and movies, of course. Tori’s a sweetheart with a lot of experience.

Email: willtorystudio@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/tori.laolee

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Now that I look back, all of the above, including myself, have held their talent agencies in this industry for a long time. We have proven ourselves in the field and stood out through reliability and connections.

It is mostly the new talent agencies that cause trouble and are unreliable because they are trying to get a foothold in the industry and don’t know yet how this industry works. So be wary of new agents. The ones above are the ones I trust.

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