Business of Acting Blog Posts

Mockups for an actor's website.
Jun 16, 2023

Tips for Actor Websites

Do actors really need a website? According to casting director and social media consultant Amy Jo Berman, the answer is no; actors do not need their own websites to achieve their career goals. However, she firmly believes actors should have… Read More

An actress filing her taxes and working on determining her tax deductions.
Mar 3, 2023

Add Up Your Actor Deductions This Tax Season

If you’re one of the many actors who earn income from your acting, you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy the artistic side of an actors’ career throughout the year. But when tax season arrives, it’s time to get down to… Read More

A photographer taking an actor with a beard's headshots.
Nov 23, 2022

Do You Have Headshots with a Beard?

Santa Claus, Captain Jack Sparrow, Mr. T, Hagrid, Gandalf, The Man with No Name…some characters are unimaginable without a beard. And it’s hard to look at a screen these days without seeing a Hollywood celebrity sporting some amount of facial… Read More

Sep 22, 2022

Your Chances of Becoming a Star

According to SAG-AFTRA, the unemployment rate for its members is about 85%. However, the 15% employed includes minor roles and even extra work. Indeed, many “working actors” collect unemployment a good chunk of their year.  Pursuing a career in the… Read More