Monday, September 6, 2010

Wristcutters, A Love Story











Hey World,

This picture truly moved me. I enjoyed it because this film is so interesting and resonates on many levels. The overall message that spoke to me was that: We are so lucky to be alive. We don't appreciate life as we are living. Carpe diem. Whatever it is that we want, we can have. It's important that we enjoy our time on this planet and with each other.

Anyway, I loved the green and blue filters used in this film. It gave it a fantasy feel. The story is easy to fall into because you are consumed by a world that is the afterlife for those who "off themselves." What would life be like after you decide to "off yourself?"

What a great film with a wonderful message. The story is beautiful.

Ready to take on the day?

Love,
Lexi

Wanna Be an Actor?
Resumes

It is really important that your resume is formatted properly. The proper format is:

The top of the resume: YOUR NAME in large font
Just below your name: Your Union Status: SAG/AFTRA/AEA (if you are in the union(s))
Just below your union status: Your Website, Your email, your contact #, height, weight, eye color, hair color

Just below your contact info: Your experience should be grouped into appropriate categories such as: Film, Television, Theatre, Improv, Stand-Up Comedy, Commercials - Conflicts Available Upon Request, Education & Training, and Special Skills.

Each Category must have perfect spacing below it for the subgroups. For example:
FILM
The Break Up Featured Dancer d/Peyton Reed Universal Pictures


It must look this way: Film, Role, Director, Production Company

There MUST be an equal number of spaces so it looks clean and easy to read.

*Do include Improv Experienc
*Do list many special skills
*Do include your true height & weight
*Do include your acting training
*Do include STELLA ADLER or SECOND CITY if you have trained there

Don't write a bunch of acting teachers' names who no one knows.
Do NOT LIE on your resume.
Do Not include extra work
Do Not mispell anything or allow grammatical errors.

Your resume should not be hanging off your headshot. In other words, make sure to trim it down to perfect size so that it fits your headshot. (Casting Directors do NOT like it when your resume hangs off either edge).

If you have any resume concerns, ask a trustworthy acting coach! Compare your resume to one of their samples.