Usually an aspiring actor, who approaches the world of cinema, is led by a great passion. I say to cultivate the passion of cinematography and acting, to go all the way and to experiment, to understand exactly what this passion is. But we must also consider what...

It is fundamental that an actor’s showreel contains scenes that are of quality and are significant. Amateur scenes are strongly discouraged. An actor’s showreel is an important tool allowing a director, producer or casting director to get an idea of the actor’s...

In the eyes of the director, the subjective is an invisible gaze in which the actor doesn’t participate. The actor looks at something and we can identify with his gaze by following him through the camera. On the other hand, when the gaze is glacial, stationary,...

Advice consisting in two phases. The first is that if you like cinema you should immerse yourself in it. And all its multitudes. Good! Experiment! Step forward! There are many so many aspects to consider, from the scenography to the script, the direction, the...

In auditions, castings and meetings with producers and directors professionalism is key. Some directors mistakenly believe that only the actor is auditioned during an audition. Instead casting is often for both, both the actor and the director or casting director....

Once it was easier for an actor to find an agency, now it is more complicated. There are two types of agent: Agents who help you in all the paperwork and employment bureaucracy, Old-fashioned agents, who fully understand the abilities of the actors they represent...

Usually many directors prefer to contact actors for a read through, then they proceed with other sessions, other rehearsals like when working in the theatre before going to the prepared film set. There are certain elements that an actor must know and will expect...