The Creative Ledger: What an Acting Career Taught Me About ROI
When the big booking finally lands, it isn’t luck—it’s the compounding interest of a hundred tiny investments no one else saw you make.
Entries by Tony Nation
The New Talent Agencies Shaking Up New York City
If you are submitting for representation right now, looking beyond the traditional “Big Four” to these dynamic players is a brilliant strategic move.
In Person Classes with Actors Connection at Pearl Studios
Actors Connection offers many online classes for actors, but also in person, at Pearl Studios, in Midtown Manhattan, between 35th and 36th Streets, on 8th Avenue,
Why Every Actor Needs a “Casting Director List”
At its core, a CD list is a strategic, personalized database of casting directors, associates, and assistants who cast the specific types of projects you are right for.
10 things ACTORS can do to start 2026 on the right foot
The start of a new year is the perfect time for you to pivot your acting career from the “holiday haze” into “active work mode.
So You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show or Film… Now What?
Even if you’re not a writer, you don’t need a fully finished script to start. But you do need a well-developed concept, characters, and an understanding of the world your story lives in. Here’s how you can start laying the foundation for a successful pitch.
How To Get Your Footage If You’ve Been in a TV Series or Film
Congratulations! You booked a film or TV series and now that it’s aired, you want to get your footage to use as a clip or to update your demo. But, exactly how do you do that? First, you can always reach out to production to see if you can get a copy. Most of the […]
Are you currently looking for representation in NY or on the East Coast in 2024?
Before you take that first step forward, I recommend doing your homework and checking out prospective talent agency websites and IMDbPro listings to see if they are missing your type on their rosters.
Why Actors Should NOT Use AI Headshots
Once I did though, my thoughts were: “These look too perfect.” And to confirm, I sent them to a few friends who instantly asked: “Are these AI?”
An Interview with Casting Director Alison Franck
Actors Connection’s Tony Nation interviews Casting Alison who reveals her thoughts and insights on how to land more jobs as a working actor.
