Sonja Jones videos

Actor Website Tips | Behind the scene photos. Yay or nay?

There's a big back and forth toggle war on whether or not behind-scene photos should be used on your actor website. When I first started hosting actor websites, to me it seemed as unnecessary trend. If you keep your...

Fun Facts | Websites for Actors

Build your #actor #website instead of counting sheep.

Actor Casting Hints | Impress Casting Directors

ALWAYS bring your headshot and resume. Don't assume they'll have it from your agent.

Actor Dictionary | Product Placement

This is a method that producers of both TV and film use to lower the budget of their project. Knowing that there will be millions of eyes watching the motion picture, they will ask companies pay a fee in order to have their product, logo and brand featured on the screen. For example, FedEx outbid UPS and DHL to have their company be the featured courier in CAST AWAY. The company paid the studio an undisclosed amount which went directly toward the negative cost of the film. There are many opportunities in a typical film for producers to take advantage of product placement opportunities. This could include cellphones, cars, beverages, restaurants, computers and shoes.