Sunday, January 5, 2014

Like Minds - Gunnar

When you meet wise hard-working people that have similar goals as you, you need to see what a rare thing it is. These are the thinkers. These are the doers. Just like you. As a team, you can collaborate on a project and create something worthwhile that springs both of you forward in life.


Journal ¶ 
A lot of exciting things have been happening. I met Michael St. Clair, a very talented music producer. I've begun to record my songs. I'm also writing more. It's been exciting, for someone who never thought of herself as a singer/songwriter ever. I've always loved music and art tho, the way it moves you. I also had the pleasure of meeting Gunnar Thorderson. He is going places. Together, he, Michael, and my friend Aaron, started some awesome stuff. A lot is in store with this talented group. Photo shoots, scene work, acting projects, extra work, duets, and a strong youtube miniseries. Something is coming. Something big. And i'm glad you get to witness the process.


Gunnar told me a lot about the biz. He was so willing to dispense his knowledge about the industry.

  • Headshots
    • neutral colors, gaussian blur, eyes in focus; 3 different tshirts
    • 1. neutral face - no emotion
    • 2. serious looking
    • 3. sexy fierce
    • 4. girl next door, innocent
    • 5. the lawyer, business
  • Hit up agencies until you get one
    • "I'm a new talent seeking representation"
    • do not, hellllll no, do not pay for representation
    • representation should get paid when you do - a percentage
    • you can switch agents later as you get bigger & more in depth
  • Demo reel - easy, recorded scenes, nice camera, good lighting, grab a friend
  • Student films
  • Learn industry, know the business
  • Proscouts class $70/day of acting
  • Boutique agency - famous agent that takes you under their wing
    • usually they have a class you can take so you can learn and show them your skill
  • Get typecast - where you get cast as a certain type of character
  • You can model before you act - build your name
    • I assume this means being a musician before, too
  • Utah actora and extras
  • Get on set
    • find out when/where choreographer, PA, etc is on set
    • talk to them, ask questions, soak up as much knowledge as possible
    • they see your drive, they like you, they connect you


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