Struggling Actor? Get Ahead

Making it in the acting business can seem daunting. There's a lot of competition out there, and it's hard to distinguish yourself from everyone else. After all, what do you have that nobody else does? What special, defining trait can set you above the others and get you the work you need to propel you to stardom? Or, at least, to steady work! The answer is your face. Nobody else has that, and the best way to get it out there is with an online headshot. Cheap, easy to reproduce or change, and accessible to anyone worth their salt in the acting business, an online headshot can help set you above the fray. The best way to get that address out is by using actor business cards. Business cards are an age-old marketing and networking tradition. Meet someone who could have a connection to a role you're trying to get? Give them a business card! It isn't hard to find actors' business cards samples online or at business card producers. Whip up a stylish card that fits you and then hit the pavement! If you find they're running a bit expensive, you could always get some cheap comp cards instead. If business cards aren't your style, you might try actor postcards. An actors' postcards can be just as effective as business cards if sent to the right offices. Just make sure that they have a quality look to them, and that they show off your assets. Talent scouts, casting directors, and others of that sort get hundreds of postcards daily. You only get one chance to stand out from all that chaff. If acting isn't working out for you, you might try getting some business cards for models. For a model, business card design and presentation is just as important as for an actor. In fact, it's even more important! However you can get your face (and body) into the business card, that is your moneymaker, your greatest asset, in modeling. If you can make a strong impression with your face on the card, then that's all you need. You're in. This all may seem a bit shallow to you, and the truth is, it is! But first impressions are only about getting your foot in the door. Once your pretty face has won you the interview, you need to land the role (or job) through talent, panache, and a solid CV. If you think you can skate by on just your looks alone, you might want to think again. Acting and modeling are both difficult jobs, and re