Fourth of July - New Projects - Production & Protocols
By Abigail Hardin, July 06, 2021
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I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July celebration with friends and family! Are you feeling the Dog Days of Summer?? I know I certainly am. It's no coincidence that the industry tends to wind down for the month of July. In anticipation of the holiday, the news cycle was a bit sparse last week. While yes, the industry will slow down a little over the next month, this year is unlike others in many ways. The pandemic continues to affect schedules. More productions are forgoing the usual summer hiatus and are plowing through to make up for lost time.
I encourage you to use this industry lull to reflect on your marketing tools. Quiet time is a great time for reflection. Write down three small but doable actions that you can take right now. Here are some suggestions:
- Get focused! Define your main area of interest for the next 6 months (Commercials, Film/TV, Theatre, etc).
- Set an attainable goal for your area focus (getting representation, booking a co-star, number of auditions a month, etc.)
- Review your marketing materials (resume, headshot, reels, cover letters), do they support your area of focus? Do they need to be revamped to align with your goals?
- Do your research! Set aside time each week to do your homework.
- Research specific agents who represent your area of interest and are seeking new talent. Add them to your targets on The The Up-To-Date Actor so you will be notified of upcoming networking events.
- Target 10 TV Shows, filming in your area, that are currently casting or TBA.
- Target 10 plays or musicals that you are a perfect fit for. Look at what Regional Theatres have an upcoming production - add those companies to your targets as well
Now is the time to create new, improved, habits and take bold specific action. You not only will feel a shift in your day-to-day energy but you will also see your career advance with a quicker pace.
Upcoming Free Workshop
Summer is also a great time to start a representation campaign as many agencies refresh their roster during the sleepy Summer months to be ready for a busy Fall season. If you are looking for new representation or want to build a better relationship with your current representation, register for our upcoming FREE workshop with Actors Connection.
This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the Up-To-Date Actor and ask questions. Annie and I hope you can join us next week!
Look for a return to our in-depth news coverage next week. But for now, check out the list below of last week's news articles.
Enjoy the sunshine and summer fun! 🌞⛱
Production & Protocols
Film & TV
Film & TV Industry’s Return-To-Work Protocols Extended Indefinitely
New York City production rebounds as restrictions lift
TV's Upfront Secret: Primetime TV Sees Exodus of Ad Dollars
Theatre
Actors’ Equity Lifts Masking, Testing Mandates For Vaccinated Theater Companies
Black Theatre United Will Offer Reforms for Broadway in ‘New Deal’
Metropolitan Opera and IATSE Local 1 Reach Agreement After Months-Long Dispute
Road To Reopening: How MT Wichita Responded To The Pandemic, Kansas Weather, & More!
International Production
Hot Spot: How Greece Has Emerged As Top Location For Film & TV
Puerto Rico lures WEDDING CRASHERS 2 with incentives, COVID safety
BBC Studios Earnings Sink 17% In Covid-Hit Year
More Articles of Interest
Film & TV
Hollywood Writers In Solidarity With Assistants’ Demands For A "Living Wage"
Quentin Tarantino Buys L.A.’s Vista Theatre
Theatre
David Geffen Gives $150M To Yale School Of Drama, Now Tuition-Free
Other
VIDEO: Billy Porter & Uzo Aduba Have an 'Actors on Actors' Conversation!