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Actor Website Tips | Don't list dozens of different hobbies in the skills section of your actor website

I see this happening even among IADB'ers. We do have the filter option for important skills and less important keywords. But since we're talking tips, I thought I would throw this one out there and see if it...

Fun Facts | Websites for Actors

Build your #actor #website while stuck in traffic.

Actor Casting Hints | Impress Casting Directors

Go easy on the props. It's an audition not a circus.

Actor Dictionary | Setpiece

This is a term most often used in both production and development. It describes a really important dramatic or comedic scene or sequence in the story - particularly those that plant seeds, provide some sort of payoff, convey character traits, or provide resolution. These scenes are so pertinent to the story that they cannot be eliminated or augmented without affecting the integrity of the film. For example, the opening scene in the THE SIXTH SENSE where Bruce Willis' character gets shot is an important setpiece - the twist at the end wouldn't work without it.