The Boston University in Los Angeles and Boston University Alumni Association co-hosted an event earlier this week that highlights exactly why it is important (and to your benefit) to stay in touch with your alumni association and take advantage of opportunities they afford you. In this case, I had the opportunity to hear a Q & A [...]
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As I’m sure you know, there are a lot of people trying to make a name for themselves as actors. And it’s a hard thing to do. The odds are stacked against you based not on your talent or your looks, but simply because of the numbers. Rough, I know. But here are some things you [...]
Read More →Thou Shalt Not Lie on Your Resume – Longtime readers of YourIndustryInsider.com are already familiar with this one, having read and taken to heart this post, entitled “Why You Shouldn’t Lie On Your Entertainment Resume.” The bottom line (and also the TOP line, for that matter) is that everyone in entertainment knows everyone and discovering a [...]
Read More →When YII came across this story, from Reno, NV-based producer, illustrator, 3D animator, motion graphics and VFX designer, and editor, Andrew Johnson, we thought it illustrated perfectly the mindset common to so many successful entertainment pros. Alas, not all of them have this kind of understanding and humanity, but if you can cultivate it young, it [...]
Read More →(Note: This post first appeared on www.moveyouforward.com in March.) I’m all in favor of people taking responsibility for things that happen in their life, but two recent discussions I had, one with a stranger and one with a friend, reminded me that sometimes it’s good to recognize when it’s not your fault. The first conversation [...]
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It’s a tough time for the music business. Sales are down, largely a result of digital music sharing, the devaluation of music in its digital form, and the return to “singles” as the dominant format (as opposed to albums). But a few artists manage to thrive even in this challenging climate, including Cordozar Calvin Broadus and [...]
Read More →D. writes: Dear YII, I graduated in 2009, and am currently working as a development assistant at a small TV production company in the LA area. I’m writing you because I’m looking to make that big “JUMP” in my career to a major network or a bigger production company. I have tons of experience [...]
Read More →Dear YII, I live in Asheville, North Carolina and we have more per capita of genius artists and talent than anywhere in the world I’ve seen, other than the entire state of California. I am curious in how to become a talent agent for this city. Bryan Dear Bryan, I’m not sure [...]
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It’s the standard lament of the aspiring screenwriter: How do I get an agent if I can’t even get anyone in the industry to read my work? That’s a tough one. People inside the business – and not just agents and development executives- are innundated with requests to read other people’s work and a lot [...]
Read More →As the regular readers of YII (and subscribers to the Mogul Mindset eBlasts) know, YII is a HUGE fan of “Survivor” and other reality shows. Reality shows are chock full of life lessons one can apply to all aspects of life, especially one’s career. After all, what is your office but an isolated oasis where you [...]
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