Tag Archives: acting

Want to be in a movie? Here’s how anybody can do it

Posted on June 16, 2016 by debmcalister

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Originally posted on Kameron Rie Badgers:
It takes a lot of people to make a movie. Lots of people on the crew, lots of actors (people with lines to say, or featured actions selected by a casting director are called…

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Tax Tips for the Parents of Child Actors

Posted on February 16, 2016 by debmcalister
Kameron Badgers in Capernaum First Century Village's Passover Experience

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IMPORTANT NOTE:  This was written before the Trump administration’s massive changes to the US tax code.  You should not rely on it when filing taxes for tax year 2017 or later. Many (if not all) of the deductions formerly available … Continue reading →

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What to Expect When You or Your Child Work as a Movie or TV Extra

Posted on February 2, 2016 by debmcalister
Classroom Extras by Kevin Tostado

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Working as an extra — or background artist — on a movie or television show is fun. It’s a great way for retirees, students, homemakers, and kids to earn some money — or for aspiring actors and actresses of any … Continue reading →

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Texas Actors Beware: Casting 360, Another “Casting Site” Pretender has Arrived

Posted on May 9, 2015 by debmcalister
Actors Beware

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As if there weren’t enough of these fake casting sites around, yet another one has popped up in Texas.  This one is called Casting 360, and is running ads like this one on job boards and websites around Texas: Movie … Continue reading →

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5 Unbreakable Acting Resume Rules

Posted on January 21, 2015 by debmcalister
Kameron Badgers on a commercial set

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Several years ago, a director spotted my grandson juggling at a local festival, and asked him to come in for a part in a national commercial.  The casting director sent an email: “Arrive at 10 a.m., and bring a headshot and resume.” … Continue reading →

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Dallas-Area Resources for Actors: Videographers, Headshots, Casting Sites

Posted on April 6, 2014 by debmcalister
Kameron Badgers Headshot

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In November, I posted a list of Dallas-area agents, coaches, and online casting sites that carry notices of national and regional films, TV shows, and commercial casting calls. This second list of resources for Dallas-area actors and the parents of … Continue reading →

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What a REAL Audition Opportunity Looks Like

Posted on July 4, 2013 by debmcalister
Video audition screen capture Kameron Badgers

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Lately, a couple of posts I wrote several months ago have been getting a lot of traffic.  It’s summertime, and the parents of would-be Disney stars are getting bombarded with letters and sales pitches from companies who want to help … Continue reading →

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