The Web For Actors blog

Announcements, tips and the occasional argument about what an actor website is for.

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From the blog · Jan 26, 2018
The Open Door

From King Lear to the Tragedy of Carmen, from Marat/Sade to the epic Mahabharata, Peter Brook has reinvented modern theatre, not once but again and again.

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From the blog · Jan 19, 2018
What to do about your headshots

How do you get amazing headshots that pop? As a web designer, I've heard clients often say "I want my website to POP".

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From the blog · Jan 12, 2018
Group Improvisation

Who would have thought that participating in group improvisation could be so enlightening and rewarding!

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From the blog · Jan 5, 2018
Why STARmeter Shouldn't Matter

First of all... why is Mister Astaire the topic of this conversation? Well, for one, because he was a hell of a dancer, but mainly because Fred Astaire is the first record on IMDb, so there, first come, first served.

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From the blog · Dec 29, 2017
Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot

Enthrall Your Readers! Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers--but it isn't just for thrillers.

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From the blog · Dec 22, 2017
What's your Actor Gift Idea?

Hello, and Happy Holidays. 'Tis the season of giving, and besides giving to others, you should also consider getting yourself something. You absolutely deserve it, and with that...

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From the blog · Dec 15, 2017
On Film-making

A priceless examination of the filmmaker's craft, from the renowned director of Sweet Smell of Success After more than twenty years in the film industry as a screenwriter, storyboard...

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From the blog · Dec 8, 2017
Tips to Improve Your Acting

Many aspire to improve their acting skills and always wish to take their names into the limelight. Of course, acting is a lucrative and a glamorous career option.

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From the blog · Dec 1, 2017
The Mentor In Me

In the tradition of mentoring books like You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor, The Mentor In Me stands above the rest in unlocking potential. Why?

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From the blog · Nov 24, 2017
Cyber Weekend 2017

You know what's better than awesome deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

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From the blog · Nov 17, 2017
Secrets of Screen Acting

When it was first published in 1993, Secrets of Screen Acting broke new ground in explaining how acting for the camera is different from acting on stage.

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From the blog · Nov 10, 2017
Filmmaker Website Inspiration

It is very clear that we normally focus on actor websites. Duh, that's what A stands for in IADB, but IFDB is already taken up by Internet Famous Database, so all you filmmakers out there gotta talk to them for stealing your "f".