Industry Info
Check out our list of invaluable information for those actors hoping to make a living in the Entertainment Industry. Most of this information is of particular interest to those hoping to work in Los Angeles. As time goes on, we will expand this list and add more metropolitan areas.
In the tradition of the original Working Actor’s Guide to Los Angeles reference book, the following list of helpful information is broken down into five categories: Working, Marketing, The Team, Training and Living. Enjoy!
Working
*First Steps
What do I need to do to get into acting?
Casting Directors
A comprehensive list of casting directors
Online Casting Websites
Legitimate casting websites for working actors
Production Listings
What’s in production and where
Reference Books
Entertainment Industry Reference Books and Online Resources
Self Tape Companies
A list of self tape, audition companies
The Unions
Links and resources regarding actor’s unions
What You Need
What you should have as an actor
Marketing
Amazing Deals
Great deals to help with your marketing
Demo Reel - Air Checks & Footage
Where to go to get footage of your work
Demo Reel - Editors
A list of pros who can edit your demo reel
Demo Reel - Filming Companies
A list of pros who can shoot footage for your demo reel
Demo Reel - Guidelines
Thoughts regarding the industry standard demo reel
Headshots
A list of established headshot phtographers
Marketing Wisdom
Some thoughts regarding marketing yourself
Promo Materials
Where to get promo materials designed and printed
Resumes
The standards for actor’s resumes
Trades & News Sources
Reliable Industry news outlets and trade papers
Where to Market
A helpful list of places to market your work
The Team
Agents
A list of SAG-AFTRA approved talent agencies
Agent Submission Services
Services to help in your agent search
Getting Representation
Find and secure an agent and/or manager
Managers
A list of SAG-AFTRA approved managers
Training
Acting Training
Where to get great acting training
Books for Actors
Books about the craft and business of acting and more
Living
Awards & Organizations
A helpful list of awards and organizations for actors
Major Acting Markets
Major Entertainment Industry work towns