Body Language For Actors in 2023 We know now from NeuroScience that human beings communicate predominantly physiologically - with their bodies. And that includes body language for men and body language for women. Below are some body language examples... Statistically it breaks down like this... Your Body - Body Language - 55% Your Voice - Voice Tonality - 38% Your words -  What you say - 7% Can you see now why body language fro actors is so important? So does this affect your acting auditions and more often these days your self taping...? Totally. Think about it ..read more

Famous Quotes About Acting By Actors 2023 Here are some quotes about acting to inspire you. I love these quotes about actors and refer to them often, whenever I need a  boost or a reminder or a burst of energy, sometimes they are great just for fun but always remind me of what I am doing as an actor - they make me think - I hope they will do the same for you as well - let me know if you have any others?! Some are ancient and historical - do check out the William Hazlitt Quote below - this extraordinary piece was written in the 18th Century and feels as new today as it must have done then ..read more

Antonin Artaud Acting Techniques 2023 Dark, disturbing and powerful, Artaud's acting techniques are not for the faint hearted.   Subscribe to Nick Dunning's mailing list   First developed back in the 1920s by Antonin Artaud a French playwright, actor and theatre director, Artaud believed that performance should shock and surprise the audience and so enable them to face their own fears. He called his techniques the "Theatre of Cruelty" and believed that action and surprise in a theatre performance or film was the most important aspect of drama and more important than plot or the spok ..read more

UPdated: Actors Showreel Tips 2023 Top 10 Acting showreel tips out there right now in 2022! 1. Be Yourself Authenticity is where it's at. Not "acting" but...being... 2. Lead with your branding THEN add character Make most of your scenes branding driven. Eg - Make the first 2 you as a lawyer (If that's what u get cast as most), the 3rd of you as a vampire, get the picture? 3. Do less Quiet moments really work, but do have something going on inside...we all do. 4. Short is best Shorter showreels are better. Under two minutes. Use the pace to show range and quality.. 5. G ..read more

What every NEW actor needs to know about showreels in 2023 Every new actor needs a showreel. But it can feel stressful, can't it? How do you make a showreel with no experience? You may even wonder what is a showreel? Also called a demo reel sometimes. Showreels for Actors are made up of short sharp dramatic clips showing off their work in a very short space of time. These are then uploaded or sent to casting directors as a submission for casting consideration for and upcoming TV or Film or even Theatre project. But how do you make a demo reel with no experience? Perhaps you don ..read more

Acting Tips 2023 On my site you will find hundreds acting tips for beginners and seasoned pros alike to help you start your career or enhance your career and even make you smile :-) **Click Here To SUBSCRIBE to my FREE Training Videos So what do you need to succeed? These acting tips and tricks will help :-) You need an unstoppable drive. If you're not sure how to develop this...ask yourself inside. "How best can I develop and increase my determination when things get tough....?" Listen and follow your intuitions advice.. You need humility - without it you will never be able to op ..read more

You book more acting work by NOT crying in your acting auditions! Even in in 2023! WTF!! Well, crying on cue CAN be a problem, can't it? So try this. Do not TRY to cry at all because it's not what they are looking for. At all. The best way to make it work is to create a living breathing human being. Someone we can recognise, empathise with, feel for and root for. And we all want that kind of connection on TV or film, do we not? Isn't that what we all want? That kind of magic? You can do this too... How to cry in your acting auditions - Watch!    How to cry in your acting auditio ..read more

Acting Tips: Understanding Film Set Jargon 2023 First Things First : Always Stay Alert On Set Keep your eyes peeled. There is a lot of heavy and dangerous equipment on a film set. It is your responsibility to ensure your own safety. And other peoples. Thank you. Whether you are looking to understand film set jobs or you are a film production major or just want to know what "check the gate" means we're here to help :-) COMMUNICATION: Proper use of film-set-jargon is essential for a well run film set. Any interactions with a film producer or a movie or tv director will be greatly improved b ..read more

As a holistic high performance acting coach   ...I have seen the power of a great headshot and showreel when it comes to promoting yourself as an actor. In today's digital age, it is more important than ever to have a professional and engaging online presence. Whether you are just starting out or have been in the industry for years, investing in high-quality headshots and a showreel can make a significant impact on your career. Headshots are your first impression and the key to getting noticed by casting directors and agents. They should accurately represent who you are as an actor while ..read more

The Ultimate Guide to a Great Actors Head Shot 2023 Actor headshots can be confusing so... What exactly are great actor headshots? How do they differ from portraits or snapshots? What is the standard size of an acting headshot in the UK and an actors headshot in the US? Should my headshot for acting be colour, black and white, or both? Is a landscape headshot better or worse than a portrait actors headshot? How do I set up a headshot shoot? How do choose a photographer? How much should headshots for auditions cost? Off we go... Your actor headshot must: 1. Look like you Your actor ..read more