The ACTOR'S JOURNEY - Now available - DVD Box Sets - 8 Volume DVD set for adults and 5 volume DVD set for kids.

 Price: $240 - Free shipping and handling in the US.  Check with your tax advisor to see if The Actor's Journey can be used as a tax deductible business expense. 

VOLUME ONE -
UNDERSTANDING THE BUSINESS

Everything an actor needs to know about pursuing a career in the
entertainment industry BEFORE he or she takes that very first
step.

Segment 1 - Hollywood - Then and Now
Segment 2 - Hollywood Myths
Segment 3 - Harsh Realities
Segment 4 - A Passion For Acting
Segment 5 - Perseverance And Commitment
Segment 5 - Show BUSINESS !
Segment 7 - Exploitation, Gray Areas and Scams
 

VOLUME TWO -
GETTING STARTED IN THE BUSINESS

Everyone begins somewhere. This is the prep work
and the solid foundation every actor must lay down
to launch and sustain a successful career.


Segment 1 - Starting Locally
Segment 2 - Training For Beginners
Segment 3 - Training And Classes
Segment 4 - Theatrical Training
Segment 5 - Embrace Your Image And Type
Segment 6 - Support Groups And Networking
Segment 7 - Becoming A Professional Actor
 

VOLUME THREE -
AGENTS, MANAGERS & PHOTOGRAPHS

This volume deals with the team and tools an
actor must assemble to launch his or her career.


Segment 1 - Talent Agents
Segment 2 - Talent Managers
Segment 3 - Photos Sessions And Headshots
Segment 4 - Building A Demo Reel
Segment 5 - Resumes

VOLUME FOUR -
THE CASTING PROCESS

Launching an acting career is a time
consuming, labor intensive process.
The downside: it’s a long tough road that
many are not truly prepared for. The
upside: the entertainment industry's
lifeblood is discovering New Faces.
Here’s how everyone gets started.

Segment 1 - Casting And Auditions
Segment 2 - Casting Directors
Segment 3 - Breakdown Services
Segment 4 - Empowered Actors
Segment 5 - Never Underestimate A Role

 

VOLUME FIVE -
LEARNING THE PROCESS

The industry's lifeblood is discovering "Fresh Faces"
and new raw and explosive talent. The search for new
talent is the why any actor has a chance for success.
The road that leads to success is called THE PROCESS.
The Process is the routine an actor must develop
and implement on a daily basis. What is that routine?
Let's find out.


Segment 1 - Everyone Starts Somewhere
Segment 2 - Finding Fresh Faces
Segment 3 - Gaining Initial Experience
Segment 4 - Learning The Process
Segment 5 - Equal Opportunity Employer

VOLUME SIX -
FINDING OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK

VOLUME SEVEN -
LUCK, FAME AND REJECTION

How much does the element of luck play in the
career of an actor? To put it bluntly - luck is
everything. That being said - can an actor learn
to make his own luck? This volume also addresses
the downside ot the industry that every actor
must face and learn to deal constructively with.


Segment 1 - Luck And Serendipity
Segment 2 - The Breakthrough Part
Segment 3 - The Dangers Of Early Success
Segment 4 - Stardom And Fame
Segment 5 - Actor Frustrations
Segment 6 - Handling Rejection And Disappointment
Segment 7 - Why Careers Derail Or Fail To Launch
Segment 8 - An Exit Strategy
 

VOLUME EIGHT -
SUSTAINING A CAREER IN THE INDUSTRY

Launching an acting career is one thing - keeping going
is another. This volume deals with a myriad issues
actors must face to continue working and to stay
on top of their game.


Segment 1 - Joining The Union - S.A.G.
Segment 2 - Working On The Set
Segment 3 - Continued Training
Segment 4 - Benefits Of The Business
Segment 5 - Financial Matters
Segment 6 - Other Jobs - Behind The Camera
Segment 7 - Survival Jobs
Segment 8 - Final Thoughts And Advice
Segment 9 - ActorFest
Segment 10 - Brad Lemack's "The Business Of Acting"
Segment 11 - Tracking Your Career: The Holdon Log