http://www.hollywoodpassport.net Just another HollywoodPassport.NET weblog Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:22:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en THE FINALE! THE ENTIRE JOURNAL IS AVAILABLE, BELOW. When we found out that an actress we know from the mid-west was planning a trip to Hollywood in preparation for a move here, we asked if she’d be open to keeping a journal and sharing it with our readers. ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/general/journal-of-a-2-week-exploratory-visit-to-hollywood/ SAG members look to end dissension in election for president The potential merger with the smaller AFTRA is a key issue in the balloting. By Richard Verrier | August 31, 2009 When members of the Screen Actors Guild cast their ballots for president in the coming weeks, they will be voting for a ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/general/la-times-important-article-on-unions-83109/ What’s all this talk about improv? It’s the buzz nowadays in the acting community. It’s a must-have for auditions and something every casting director is looking for on your resume. Just listen to what Cynthia Szigeti (Improv Guru) says: “It’s crucial now. More and more shows are using improv ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/general/improv-expert-splains-it-all/ Working actor. What, exactly, does that phrase conjure up for you?  Someone you see every week on television?  A name above the title on a couple of feature films each year?  Or perhaps an actor, teacher and author such as Adilah Barnes, who is a whirlwind of activity, year in ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/actor-success-stories/adilah-barnes-actor-author-teacher/ The following article from the Los Angeles Times of April 5, 2009, offers an interesting perspective on the pros and cons of attempting to do extra (background) work, espcially for anyone who thinks it provides a "quick fix" for financial woes.  The article speaks for itself: MOVIES: EXTRA EXTRAS Background players are ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/making-the-move/la-times-discusses-extra-work-during-tough-times/ http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/video-archives/teen-actor-strangely-normal/ Casting director FRANCENE SELKIRK-ACKERMAN comes by her interest and enthusiasm for the casting process naturally.  Originally from Astoria, New York, Francene’s father was a ukulele player in the heyday of vaudeville and her mother was pretty and talented enough to be a contestant in the Miss America pageant. “Show biz ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/general/tv-commercial-cd-francene-selkirk-ackerman/ DEMO REELS We never cease to be amazed by young (and not-so-young) actors who arrive in Hollywood with resumes replete with film and television credits, yet minus the video clips to back them up.  “Why?”, we ask them, “don’t you have any tape?”.  The answers invariably fall into one of two ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/actor-must-haves/demo-reels-2/ HUCK LIGGETT, OF BURBANK'S THE VOICECASTER, ON THE ART OF VOICEOVERS The Voicecaster has been casting voiceovers for TV & radio commercials, animation, video games, narration, industrials, toys & games for over 30 years. Working with the top ad agencies and producers in the country on over 15,000 union, ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/general/voiceovers-demystified/ Be the first on your block...! Pussyfoot.Com, the brainchild of The Two Matts (Dillmore and Alsberg ), is a brand spankin' new (8/29/08) web radio TAM (Talk And Music) show, featuring a hilarious film review segment hosted by BLAKE EVERETT (see Blake's success story on our home page), celebrity interviews and ... http://www.hollywoodpassport.net/general/pussyfootin-around-hollywood/