Breaking Into Hollywood – What Materials Do I Need To Market Myself In Entertainment?
Breaking Into Hollywood – What Materials Do I Need To Market Myself In Entertainment?
A short while ago, I was invited to speak at a casting event. I replied with an enthusiastic yes (I love a good workshop, panel, parking lot…anywhere I can talk passionately about the biz)! I immediately sent the organizer my current bio, with links to more information and pictures online. The organizer was very surprised by my speed/efficiency and sent a nice thank you.
That SAME DAY, I was helping a friend of mine put together materials for an upcoming production. We requested a bio from one of the participants three times, and it finally arrived a few days later, with typos. At that moment I thought, “Sometimes Hollywood hopefuls are so focused on what they hope employers are going to give them, they aren’t prepared with what they’re supposed to give US.” So here are the five marketing materials, at minimum, you need to always have on hand
