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9 Simple Steps That Will Make You a Top Bollywood Comedy Actor

By drtytcy on 11:36:00 PM

Comedy in Bollywood film today

Mehmood the legendary comedian of Indian cinema

1. Find the comedy factor in you

In what way are you funny?
What's funny about you?
Being aware of what makes up you a "funny" person�finding the comedy in yourself and your everyday life�is the first step to becoming a successful comedy actor.
Your sense of humor is your inborn and natural ability to be funny. It has a number of influences, especially from your childhood and your upbringing. So, who tickled your funny bone growing up? �A relative, a teacher, a best friend? Or did you learn how to be funny by watching great comedic actors? Also remember that comedy comes from drama, and drama comes from pain. Thus, comedy comes from pain. Are you able to draw humor from your pain? Do you laugh out when you are in a physical pain or in difficulties?
Once you've found your funny, you need to identify where your comedic strengths lie.

2. Find your inherent comedy type

Identify:
Is your sense of humor dry (is a form of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done by a person, while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression)

Intelligent? (I. S. Johar or at present-Kapil Sharma)
Sarcastic?
Silly and lighthearted? (Mehmood)
Shameless and quirky? (Bizarre, eccentric, unusual)? (Asrani)
Lovable? (Devan Verma)

Knowing your comedic qualities will help you identify the comedy character in you.

3. Stick to the script religiously

Comedy is all about rhythm, timing, and pace, and it's your job as a comedic actor to identify those things in each and every piece of scripted comedy you perform. Comedy, when done right, is like a good song. Just as a musician plays the melody as composed, a comedic actor must stick to the script. That means following the words exactly as written. Don't add or drop words or attach handles to the beginnings of sentences, like "Dekho� (Look), "Mera matlab hai ki� (I mean), "Arey� (Well), and "So"

4. Learn to break down comedy scripts.

Comedy is made up of two things: desperation and the unpredictable. These themes are found in story lines, jokes, and characters. There may be straight meaning dialogues followed instantly by opposite meaning dialogues. Breaking down comedy scripts will help you identify jokes and changes in the dialogs.

5. Master your funny character

As you develop yourself as a character from the script and learn your comedic technique, you'll also start to examine more-normal sounding but important points for your comedy, especially in the script itself. You need to identify the repetitive word (a word used over and over in a scene), or jokes repeated over the course of a script and the funny words (Dimag sarkela hai or aye, dukaan jera hut ke laga) used to enhance the punch line. Some writers will signal (clue) you in to important words by underlining, italicizing, or bolding them, but often you have to search for such words in the script..

6. Stay committed.

It is said while performing a comedy, to show "Dying is easy; comedy is hard." So true! What makes comedy, so difficult? Commitment!

As a comedy actor, you need to be 100 percent committed to the dialogue, physical actions, jokes, technique, and especially the characters. It takes just as much commitment to do comedy as it does to do conflict drama, perhaps even more! Think of all the comedy greats and how willing they were to "go there" for their comedy.
Remember my words; there is no shame, no embarrassment, and definitely no faking it when it comes to comedy. You and your character need to believe in everything you're doing and commit to it wholeheartedly.

7. Be still.

One of the biggest things that can kill a comedic scene is movements which are NOT there in a script�from an actor. That includes adjusting your clothes, scratching your nose, stretching your neck, waving your arms, tapping your thigh, rolling your eyes, and so on. Unless movement is specified by a director, you should stay still, as any extra movement will distract from the comedic rhythm of the piece. I'm not saying you have to be a statue, but as a comedic actor it's your responsibility to be aware of your space and control your actions so you don't disturb focus of the scene

8. Watch the comedy masters.

There are so many legends old and new in this business, and watching them work is vital to building your comedy career. Watch them first for the sheer entertainment, and then watch them again as a student of comedy learning from everything the actors do.
Here is a list of Bollywood comedians worth watching and learning:

Bollywood (in alphabetical order)

� Ashok Saraf
� Asrani
� Bhagwan Dada
� Bomman Irani
� Govinda
� Deven Verma
� Dada Kondke
� I. S. Johar
� Johnny Walker
� Jagdeep
� Jaspal Bhatti
� Johnny Lever
� Om Prakash
� Paresh Rawal
� Kader Khan
� Keshto Mukherjee
� Kishore Kumar
� Mehmood
� Mukri
� Laxmikant Berde
� Paresh Rawal
� Paintal
� Rajendra Nath
� Rajpal Yadav
� Raju Srivastav
� Rakesh Bedi
� Satish Shah
� Shakti Kapoor
� Tun Tun
� Manorama
� Rajpal Yadav
� Akshay Kumar
� Rakesh Bedi
� Satish Kaushik

9. Have fun.

When performing comedy, you have to enjoy what you're doing. You need to do your homework, find your character, perfect your technique, commit to the text, then go into class, an audition, or a job and have fun. Take some risks. Be confident and bring on the funny! If you're having fun, you'll feel a surge of energy inside you that will bring out your best, most positive, most energized performance. It will get you to the "louder, faster, funnier" that defines comedy. And if you're having fun, the casting director, the writer, the producer, and ultimately the audience will have fun with you, and that will help you become a successful comedy actor.

Rules of Comedy:

1. Chose a specific character in you with specific personality traits
2. Be committed to the character
3. Good comedy comes from pain and conflict
4. Follow the script and punctuation (for delivery, know your lines and make to pause for commas and periods)
5. Be Louder!
6. Be Faster!
7. Be Funnier!
8. Hold for laughs (do not laugh unnecessary on your dialogues, movements, or other actions on the presumption that viewers will laugh)
9. Don�t replace and distract from verbal humor with physical movement
10. Have fun!

Here are some short comedic scenes with dialogues in Hindi

Practice with your friends; search various ways to speak these lines with different rhythms, speed, with or without physical actions. Have a small audience and observe their reactions.

1.
???? ???? ???? ???? ?? ??? ?? ???? ??? ??? ???? ?? ?? ?????? ?????? ???? ????
???? ???? : ???? ?????? ???? ?? ???
???? : ?? ??? ????? ???????? ????? ????.
???? ???? : ??? ?????? ???? ??, ???? ???? ?????
.???? : ???, ???? ??? ??????? ??? ?? ???????? ?? ????? (????) ???? ????? ???!

2.
???? ?? ?????? ??? ?? ???? ?? ?????? ????? . ??????: ?????? ?? ??? ?? ??? ?? ?? ????, 2 ??? ?? ???? ???? ??? ???? ????? ?? ???? ??? . ???? ?? ??? 100 ?? ??? ?????? ??? ????, ???? ???????? ??? 50 ???? ???? . ?????? (???? ??): ???! . ????: ?? ????, ???? ??? ???? ?? ?????

3.
???? ???????? ?? ??? ??? . . . 20 -25 ?? ??? ?????? . . . . ??? ???? ??????????? ?? ???? - "10 ?? ?? ??? ?" . ????????? ????? ?? ???? - "????? ! ?? ??!" . ???? ?? BF ?? ?? ?? ???? ??? ?? ?? ????? ???? ???? ! . "????? ????? ???? ???" . . . "??? ????? ????? ??? ????? ???-?? ???, ?? ??!

4.
The villain has the heroine tied to an electric chair with a long electric
wire leads to a switch. The villain throws the switch and the electricity
is now shown flowing towards the heroin. The hero is running towards the
heroine racing with electricity to save her, and yes he is catching up.
The villain at this point shouts to his chamcha: "Charlie voltage baddhao,
electicity jaldee jayegi".

5.
The villain has just asked his guys to get hold of Mudassar Nazar, who
has refused to come to the villain's den.
Sidie: Boss, Mudassar Nazar nahin aa raha hai.
Villain: Kya? Tumhare ankhe hai ya button? Phir se dhoondo!

6.
???? ???? ?????????? ?? - ???? ?? ???? ???? ?? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ????? ???? ??? ???? ?? |
?????????? - ??? ?? ???????? ?????? ???? ???? ????? |
???? - ???? ?? ???????? ????? ?? |

7.
???? ( ???? ?? ) - ????? ???? , ??? ???? ????? | ?? ??? ??? ??? ?? ??? ????? ?? ?????? ?? ?? ?????? , ????? ?????? ?? ???? ???? ??? ??? ????? |
???? - ?? , ?????? ! ??? ??? ??? , ??? ?? ??? ?? ??? ????? ???? ??????

8.
???? ???? ?? ???? ?? ????? ?? ???? ?? , ???? ???? ??? ?? ??? | ?? ???? ???? ?? ?? | ???? ??? ?? ???? ?? ??? ?? ???? ?? ??? |
???? ??? ?? ???- ???? ?????? ?? ???? ?? , ???? ????? ?????? , ??? ????? ????? ???? ?? ?

Author's note: This post is dedicated to my students with whom we worked tirelessly together to identify our funny bones, comedic tempo-rhythm, creating opposites from scripts and develop a total commitment. Also inspired by this source

Private Coaching for Actors | An Acting Coach Answers Questions

By drtytcy on 8:24:00 AM

Top Acting coach answers questions

What is An Acting Coach?

An acting coach helps actors reach their full potential by teaching them acting craft, marketing and promotion. Also in-depth character development for specific role preparation and/or auditioning. Acting coaches provide personal attention and specialized acting techniques to both individuals and small groups, if need be.

What is your approach to acting?

I focus on developing the acting craft and then how to market and promote this quality product created. To have an acting talent is good, but it�s certainly not all that is required. Beyond talent, there is a craft that must be shaped and sharpened over the life of the actor. This craft combines precise conditioning of the actor�s instrument (body and mind) with the intelligent work of knowing how to approach material (story, script, circumstances, characters etc.) and what to do with it and in a scene.

How your coaching can help actors?

There isn�t an actor on the planet, from the beginner to the most gifted and practiced professional, that does not benefit from the outside eye of a trained acting tutor. With good coaching, the actor can confidently depend on making the most powerful and effective choices and then applying those choices fully.

Do you prepare actors for auditions?

Of course! The audition is a high-stakes situation, an actor's just one chance to nail the job. I practice with an actor, on camera, all aspects of the audition right from dress, in waiting room scene, preparation of lines and scenes, confidence and entry, walk, greeting, slating, introduction, profile, where to look, enacting the scene, asking questions and finally, how to exit and celebrate your performance in an audition

Why you take private acting class?

Every actor is unique, endowed with individual strengths and challenges. Working one-on-one allows us to work specifically with actors� the most effective and efficient way to work on an actor's craft. Together, we determine an actor's needs and goals, and I tailor exercises and scene work to an individual.

I use my knowledge and experience of tested and new approaches to help an actor achieve the results you seek.
The Acting coach creates a secure and comfortable environment in which you are willing to take risks and make yourself vulnerable.
As an Acting Coach, I help an actor by giving a student honest and sincere feedback, to enable them to establish goals with them and help students on how to achieve them.
The Acting Coach�s experience helps actors to avoid many pitfalls.
I practice with actors what I preach!
As an acting coach, I will listen carefully to the actor's ideas, accept good ones to applaud and tell them to create more options for better ones, if need be.

Do you mean acting schools are no good?

No, I never say that. Acting schools have their own usefulness. As a matter of fact, if an actor can afford Indian acting school's high fee, he/she must join a school and also undertake private coaching. As a matter of fact, both are complementary to each other.

But how to get jobs after an actor finishes coaching with you?

The final part of coaching comprises of marketing and promotion an actor as a quality product in a highly competitive market of Bollywood, TV Serials, commercial ads and print. This includes creating an appropriate portfolio, show reel (demo reel),website and using social networking sites and actor's resources like selecting co-ordinators and contacting casting directors.

Where do you take your coaching sessions?

The coaching sessions are in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai in a large room under quite and comfortable environment. The venue is easily accessible within 20 to 40 minutes by local train and just a 20 minutes walk from Ghatkopar or Chembur suburban railway stations. Now, due to metro local train in operation, it's only 20 minutes journey from Andheri and other western suburbs

Last question! What about aspiring actors with small financial resources and big dream to be a Bollywood star?

I run a free online blog, an acting academy http://bestactoracademy.blogspot.in

There are more than 120 posts on acting techniques and all possible actor resources. The techniques can be practiced in front of a full size mirror or with friends. The readers can contact me for any help through the contact form in the blog or through Email such as if they need scripts, I will send them free. Many aspiring actors who could not afford a coach or a school have read and practiced through my blog and now working in films and TV serials

Kiran Pande
+919920991661

Star Tip for Great Performance | 4 Rules to Observe People and Practice

By drtytcy on 1:17:00 AM

An actor observes "characters" in people

You are already a great actor!

In your day to day life you perform different roles and that too, successfully! For example, when you talk to a child, your tone, language, gestures and feelings are different. But when you have to talk to your father or grandpa or your beloved or to an outsider with whom you have to get some favor or to your boss, your approach is different. You mold yourself accordingly and give a great performance. However, this is natural and there are no camera or sound or lights.

So you see, you are already an outstanding actor!
Then why can't you portray a character given by a casting director or a director? The answer is simple.
In life, you go on acting naturally, subconsciously and as YOU! Whereas when a role is given to you, you find it difficult to transform into that character because you don't know how to get into the skin of that character.
The reason?
You have no data bank in your mind of different types of people with different attributes- for example: you might have seen a postman, a teacher, a beautiful girl, a police officer, a shop owner etc etc. But you don't remember them.
Well, though we shall be discussing various acting techniques in the subsequent posts, I'm giving below a simple and the best way to learn how to portray different characters and bring out different attitudes and emotions.

Rule 1

Always Keep a diary/ notebook and label that book as "Observation"

Rule 2

Keep your mobile with you with voice recording and video enabled below mobile screen
A binocular, if possible

Rule 3

OBSERVE

Observe people in different walks of life, for example on the road, in a train, in a garden, in other public places and in your own house
Observe different kind of people keenly around you and record their types, profile, walk, posture, language, accent, attitudes, emotions. If this is not possible in a public place, just keep in mind and note down the details in your notebook.
Easier is at your home, neighborhood or to go to a garden every day, identify one or two people and record them.

Select Different Types and Odd Types

REMEMBER- Films are the stories of life with different types of character: a thief, a police officer, a mother in law, a lover, a beggar a pundit or a priest, a car driver, a judge and many more...

Rule 4

Practice your noted/ recorded characters every day in front of a mirror till they get imprinted in your memory. This way you can have a rich data of different characters in your memory for an instant recall when a director gives you a role.

Observing, Recording and Practicing Emotions and Attitudes in People!

14 Deadly Mistakes Actors to Avoid This Year

By drtytcy on 10:09:00 AM

Actor Falling on Deadly Mistakes

The Banana Peal of Expensive Mistakes

Forget About Success in Bollywood or in TV Serials if You Make These Deadly Sins

1. Just dreaming to be a star without knowing the film and TV industry, rules of the game.

2. Looking for someone who can get you entry into Bollywood and TV serials. Then falling prey to fraudsters and cheats, pay few thousand or lacs of rupees and be on the road. The girls eventually falling into a sex racket

3. Not interested in professional training by a good acting coach or a good school. Will pay large amonts to people who make bigger promises rather than for a training. No matter even if you fail in the auditions, you will continue to pass my time and money

4. You are a good looking hunk or a beautiful sexy girl. You got yourself trained also. And now, oh, yes, you are talented! You don't believe in preparation for auditions or for a shoot. Don't believe in memorization of your lines.You will do it at auditions or just before a shoot.

5. Getting angry on adverse comments and rejections.

6. Giving unnecessary your own opinion to the director or a cameraman during an audition or in a shot on how should you act in a scene.

7. Arguing with a director or with the crew.

8. Want attention and pampering as being done to a star on a set, though you are still a struggling actor.

9. Don't believe in working on your voice, diction, articulation and volume, though it may be poor in any of the fields.

10. Not bothered about camera, shots and camera angles. You think there is no need to waste your time for learning camera techniques. It's a cameraman's or a director's job.

11. While performing a character trying to mimic big stars in movies or TV thinking that you are a Salman Khan, Randhir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan or Katrina Kaif. You are not bothered about the analysis of the character in a script and how to play that character keeping in view which of the character's traits match or don not match you.

12. While performing, always try to dominate your co-actors.

13. Do not believe in maintaining a discipline during a shoot or outside an audition room. Believe in gossiping, speaking loudly and talking when caution "Silence" or "Quite" is announced by AD.

14. Finally, you don't listen to other industry personnel, school teachers, acting coach or your well wishers. You don't like people "advising" you

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Check These 16 Signs if You Were Born to be a Bollywood Actor

By drtytcy on 9:35:00 PM

Actor Baby

1. You could make funny faces and signs before you could speak words

Wow! Actor in Making

2. You could dance before you could walk.

3. You were a very expressive baby.

4. You wrote, directed, and acted in all your school, temple, church or other religious or neighborhood plays.

5. Even the simplest tasks were performed with great focus and intensity.

6. As a child you always wanted more attention from everybody compared to your siblings (brothers and sisters)

7. You taught yourself how to raise one eyebrow, just so that you could be more dramatic.

8. Not were really interested in studies, but use to dream a lot, create and play with imaginary stories

9. You�ve tried �regular� jobs, but they are so boring.

10. You never were really good at sports.

11. Sometimes people found difficult to handle you

12. You sometimes forget the realities of life like competition, the importance of money, aspirations of parents, relationships etc.

13. You really know how to play a star in a party.

14. You are always conscious of how you look and dress.

15. You can mimic well what you observe-people, animals, birds and voices

16. Sometimes you become hypersensitive and may make a fool of yourself

NOW

IF YOU ARE BOEN TO BE AN ACTOR
Still, You Can't be an Actor if You Have Not learned Camera Acting and How to Market and Promote Yourself

YOU ARE NOT BORN TO BE AN ACTOR
Still, You Can be a Great Actor by a Professional Training and Hard Work

Not a born actor? Don't worry, come to me!

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25 Great Tips to Defeat Poor Confidence in Struggling Actors

By drtytcy on 3:26:00 AM

Bollywood actors-confidence and lack of it

Single great tip for developing confidence

When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience of life. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived and passed through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along, successfully.'
Confidence comes from discipline and training.

Role of Confidence in Acting

Acting is a constant exercise in uncovering what lives within you, the good and the bad, and to fearlessly expose what most people would rather hide.

To be a great actor, you must be willing to step into the unknown, with honesty.
Trust is the most important quality an artist can possess. Especially, trusting your own self! When you trust, you naturally relax and enjoy the process. When you focus on the love of the work, you open up your heart and find your creativity in I, you are an active participant rather than an observer. You begin to welcome any criticism. When you go by your heart and soul into the acting craft; when you know you are doing the work that all great actors do� you strengthen a believe in yourself that no one can take away.
The amazing thing is, it isn�t confidence that gets in your way, it�s actually fear! You can work through the fear and transform it into positive energy. Your confidence comes from doing the work, the way you like, unmindful of others, over and over again. That�s how people build their confidence in acting class, in auditions and on a set through completing scenes and learning how to get better �at script and character analysis.�
Confidence is effectively interpreting a script and from that assessment executing strong choices. If you know your craft, no one can deny your skill and that exhibits great self-belief that you have something grand to contribute, simply because you really, really actually do.

One of the greatest enemy of an actor (for that reason, anybody)

�a poor image of yourself in your own eyes and mind�

Here are some of the examples of �Killing An Actor� perceptions

I�m not comfortable in crowd, strangers and with opposite sex. I get withdrawn.
I�m introvert and shy
I can�t converse in English fluently. I have speech and voice problems.
I�m not good looking. My physique is poor.
I get tense and nervous
I can�t memorize even small sentences.
I can�t give up smoking and alcohol
I have a poor determination

How Actors should Build Self Confidence

Analysis:

HIGH SELF CONFIDENCE

1. Doing what you believe is right. Not bothered what others think

2. Willing to take risks

3. Admitting your mistakes and learning from them

4. Accepting complaints graciously

LOW SELF CONFIDENCE

1. Your views are based on what other people think

2. Staying in your comfort zone

3. Cover up your mistakes

4. Dismissing your mistakes

Mental fitness is like physical fitness. It's like a muscle. More you work on more it develops. You develop high levels of self-regard and a positive attitude with training and practice.

To start with, do a SWOT Analysis of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and write down on a table.
Work Hard on: A- Further strengthening your strengths; B. On overcoming your weaknesses and turning them into your + points; C. Develop a strategy to avoid threats, which means working hard on alternate options and solutions. Probably threats are due to some of your weaknesses; D. Always think of opportunities you have and benefits you will have if you exploit opportunities!
Work Hard: On developing your skills, excellence and knowledge. Join a coach, a school and attend workshop regularly.
Set Time bound Goals: ie in 2 years, 1 year, 6 months, This and next month. Then prepare an action plan starting from achievement of long term objectives narrowing it down to the current month. Then work on schedules ie weekly, daily and so on.
Only think of positives.
Always think of good things.
Ask others what you can do for them. Don't expect too much and always from others.
Join Yoga, Gym, Dancing and music classes. These activities will help you to develop a positive and cheerful mind apart from adding in your acting craft.
Attend shows, theater, music shows and events.
Do what interests you.
Identify your successes since childhood, even small ones. Recollect them offer and smile.
Don't worry about outcome of your efforts: For example, go for an audition as an event to enjoy and as a part of your training. Do your best, come out and celebrate your effort with a cup of tea or a drink either with your friends or alone, thinking good and smiling. In other word- CELEBRATE every small effort, not only a an achievement!
Be aggressive: A. develop a habit of "Barging in"; B. Meet strangers; Talk and interact with everybody. However, while talking, always talk what others may like; C. Tell a person without hesitation if he/she offends or negates you. Be frank. Don't worry about outcome!
STOP your wandering mind by saying "stop" or count backward from 10 to 1. Focus and concentrate
Start writing down a day's activities before you go to bed. What you have achieved and what you couldn't.
Develop a habit of "Smiling" most of the time. Try this forceably and consequently, it will become your habit.
Talk loudly. The world doesn't accept soft spoken people. They are considered as "Timid"
Make decisions every day and follow irrespective of consequences.
Always think of bright future ahead you
Learn to accept "You are wrong"
Mind your body language. To be confident walk and talk confidently even if you are shitting in your pants! After all, you are an actor. Just fake it!
Don't compare yourself with others
Try new things- dresses, games, friends, hobbies, exotic foods, traveling, places, camping, hiking, birding, nature etc.
Analyse good and successful people
Learn to say "NO". Don't compromise with "YES"

Positive mental food for actors:

Just as your body is healthy to the degree to which you eat healthy, nutritious foods, your mind is healthy to the degree to which you feed it with �mental protein� rather than �mental candy.�
Read books, magazines, and articles that are educational, inspirational, or motivational. Feed your mind with information and ideas that are uplifting and that make you feel happy and more confident about yourself and your world.
Listen to positive, constructive CDs and audio programs on your MP3 player, Mobile or iPod. Feed your mind continually with positive messages that help you think and act better and make you more capable and competent in your field.
Watch positive and educational DVDs, educational television programs, online courses, and other uplifting material that increases your knowledge and makes you feel good about yourself and your life.

Must Read Posts from this blog for confidence building and improving mental health of an actor

Actors-How to Improve Your Mental Health And Be Successful In Bollywood
ACTORS: HOW TO REMAIN FOCUSED IN CHAOS DURING A SHOOT
No Break in Films? Worried? Depressed? 7 Proven Solutions
Aspiring Bollywood Actors | Know Your Enemies | Win Over or Get Lost!

9 Simple Steps on How to Exploit Facebook for Top Casting Directors

By drtytcy on 8:51:00 AM

How to exploit Facebook to get roles in films, TV serials and commercial ads

Steps

1. Open a profile account on Facebook.

2. Visit below mentioned groups and casting directors

3. For groups: Send request for membership. Most of them are open groups.

4. Post your brief resume/photo under "status" in these groups. That's it!

5. There will be several posts from dozens of casting directors in these groups.

6. Click on these casting directors and visit their pages. Request for friendship contact. Meanwhile, even if you are not yet friend, post your brief resume/photo or your website URL under "message". You are done!

7. Get their contact No. and phone or send them Email which you may find on their page.

8. Don't give up. Go on contacting them once in 15 days. NOT daily!

9. For the list of Casting Directors follow steps above from 6

Casting Groups on Facebook

1. Anil kumar casting group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1424412841105677/

2. Casting auditions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/casting.pauljose/

3. Casting for Films and Commercials
https://www.facebook.com/groups/92158854108/

4. Film Actor Association Maharashtra

https://www.facebook.com/groups/156925447830948/295407227316102/

5. Audition Bollywood

https://www.facebook.com/groups/auditionbollywood/684037478375872/

6. INDICASTING (Closed group-require approval)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/d.indicasting/756391011111474/

7. ACTOR , MODEL , ARTIST , DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER
https://www.facebook.com/groups/528956130543594/623815341057672/

8. Models Mumbai,Navi Mumbai and Pune
https://www.facebook.com/groups/radiancevision/520186781452092/

9. *The Indian Television Academy...since 2001
https://www.facebook.com/groups/289775274366614/906191532724982/

10. mypnp Casting (Mostly Marathi auditions. Closed group-require approval)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mypnpcasting/989535694393674/

11. Casting Calls India

https://www.facebook.com/groups/castingcallsindia/734773623272310/

Kfm Mgmt (Modelling)
https://www.facebook.com/AbhinavjTaparia

12. **Indian Modelling Industry
https://www.facebook.com/groups/anilkrantz/10152602469712545/

13. *Casting for Films and Commercials
https://www.facebook.com/groups/92158854108/

14. *Crewhunt - for Models, Actors, Casting Directors and more ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/crewhunt/

15. New Audition Spot
https://www.facebook.com/groups/326515660705199/

Casting Directors on Facebook

1. *Casting Director Aryan
https://www.facebook.com/AryanCastingDirector

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Social Networking Game Tricks Only for Intelligent Actors

Social Networking Game Tricks Only for Intelligent Actors

By drtytcy on 9:26:00 PM

What is Networking for Actors and How it can Help you to get Break into Films, TV Serials and Commercial Ads?

Is to establish contacts needed to take your acting career to a success level.
Networking on a social site is not a gossiping or chatting for fun. Networking is developing key relationships and friendship in cine/TV/ Commercial/ Modeling industry.
You must work hard and remain visible on social networking sites.
A key element of networking is to know top casting directors, production houses, TV channels and actor's coordinators and plan to meet them ASAP.
When meeting someone new, prepare your approach and what you intend discussing.
Develop a special type of knowledge or for example a special technique to portray an emotion, attitude or improve that sets you apart from others.
Build special personal connection rather than taking or receiving instant rewards.
Remember- It's not what you know, but who you know or it's not who you know but who knows you!.
If you receive a positive response, keep in mind to follow that person ASAP and regularly
Keep in mind, being of service to another person is extremely important like to recommend a book, a restaurant, a movie, a story, information/news about the movie, casting etc.
Keep your visiting card with you which has a thumbnail, contact details, website, etc on the back of the card.
Make friend with everyone, not just those who will help you to get a break. Like receptionist, AD, cameraman, crew members etc.
Send Than You notes by the truck load! Inspired by

Which Social Networking Sites?

If you are an actor, you MUST know Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts

If you don�t know, here is a brief:

1. Facebook Fan Page.

Facebook is the most popular social media platform to date and has a wide range of features with an easy-to-navigate interface. One of the best features would be the fan page integration. If you�re an actor, I suggest building a fan page. It�s pretty much an interactive electronic press kit that anyone can view. Being able to post images, video, and updates on your current work while using a different profile than your original one is excellent. Your fan page should focus mostly on news and press opportunities, especially for those that would prefer they keep their personal profile private.

2. Twitter Account.
Twitter is a great place to share your information, press, and work. You have direct access to other actors, celebrities, directors, casting directors, etc. If you�re searching for an agent or trying to get your new acting project some publicity, Twitter is the most effective platform.
3. Linkedin Groups.
LinkedIn is one of the �classier� social media sites. Though many see it as more of a business and a job seeker portal, LinedIn have a variety of features that actors should take advantage of. The �Actors and Casting Directors� group are a good place to start. The group boasts roughly 32,000 members, which means there�s an opportunity to network and meet new acting buddies.
4. Tumblr.
I strongly recommend this for actors. Tumblr is a great way to showcase images of your past work, press, videos, clippings, contact information, etc. Also, it may be more mobile friendly than your official web page, keeping people who are searching for you online from getting frustrated on their phones.

Here are some DOs and one major DON�T of social media.

1. DO have a presence on the Internet. A short, powerful bio listing your major credits and training, a compelling photo and short video will do. The three top sites are Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. There are over 30 sub sites on LinkedIn especially for actors. Join them. There are daily discussions about every aspect of a performing career�commercials, prime time, films, agents and marketing tools. The sub sites are run by actors for the most part.
2. DO publish photos that show you at your best. No silly or obscene photos. No Photos with dark glasses.
3. DO upload videos that show your recent work. Short clips from films, trailers, or professionally shot scenes are okay. Keep it short, so downloading is easy.
4. DO post frequently. But don�t be a pest! Daily is too much�twice weekly is probably better.
5. DO say something intelligent. �I had Chicken Tikka and Biryani for dinner.� �I met my girlfriend today� NO! Professional info is what the Bollywood or TV industry wants to hear. Try things like �Had been to UTV for an audition for a feature film� or �got an Email from casting director Anup Singh to send my resume and portfolio for a commercial ad�
6. DON�T contact industry professionals if you don�t know them.

Facts About Networking Sites for Actors

Do top casting directors find their actors on the Internet?

No. They need to meet you in person to get a sense of your personality/acting or modeling abilities/ credibility and work ethic. Are you polished, well mannered, proactive, and continually training? Putting a friendly tweet with a link may be the first step in developing a relationship. Then the best is to call their office, seek an appointment and then visit.

Will casting directors call you in or hire you for a role by contacting them via social media?

They will not hire you directly for a role. However, you may be shortlisted for an audition.

What about Your website:

If they�ve clicked on your website and seen your work they may get a sense of your type, talent, and personality, and may be interested enough to call you for an interview or for an audition. That�s the beauty of having a great website�it sells you while you�re sleeping or out of town. You never know who�s is searching your type on Google. It�s a long shot to actually get an acting job, but a chance to start a communication and develop a relationship. If they already know your work, it�s a definite plus for reminding them of your existence so they can call you in for the right role. However, learn how to promote your website on the internet. Marketing a website on the internet so that it appears on page 1 on search engine pages, among thousands and lacs of pages is a different ball game, a science and an art. The selection of Layout, Titles, Meta tags and Keywords are some of the important aspects of a website promotion. (You may contact the author of this blog on how to create and promote your website)

Open an account NOW!

Apart from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, here are social networking sites popular in India

http://www.fropper.com/
http://www.hi5.com/
https://myspace.com/
Link2connect.com
http://crokes.com.
bharatstudent.com
https://www.infeeds.com
iloveindia.com
grotal.com
Netdost.com
vahrehvah.com
sulekha.com
http://www.funnenjoy.com
http://www.wobloo.com
Applecoon.com
Mibusy.com

My Final words on Social Networking for Actors

Social media sites are best used to stay in touch with those you know, create new contacts, share a link showing recent work, and to develop a friendly relationship with new industry contacts which may lead to future work. It will hinder any career if you abuse the connection. Using social media is just one more valuable tool in your marketing toolbox. Source

Frustrated and Quitting Acting? 10 Tips for Future and Wealth

By drtytcy on 12:52:00 AM

Frustrated actor and quitting

Top 10 actresses and actors who achieved stardom and richness. However, they have to slog, face rejections, sarcasm, frustrations and financial instability for periods of 10 to 20 years, barring a few who were sons or daughters or other close relatives of cine world celebrities

10 Tips to Fulfill Dreams to be a Great Actor and Earn Money

A few weeks ago one of my students asked me that she had taken a class, had gone for portfolio, filmed a show-reel cum monologue and now paying a substantial amount for registration to artist coordinators and for promotional website. She further adds that it�s about a year now without and she hasn�t got sufficient acting assignments and money to make a simple living. Career and money management and She wanted to know how actors can prepare a career and money management plans in today�s difficult economic climate. The best way to do that, is to tie together your economic and career goals.
We all live in times of tremendous economic uncertainties. Gone are the days when a person could work in Govt Services or somewhere else for 50 years and enter retirement with a pension facility and a gold watch. Our business of being an actor has always operated under a system that makes planning even more difficult.

Here�s an example:

Barring few exceptions of payments to top stars, 80% of a movie or TV budget is usually for pre-production, production and post-production, promotion etc. Therefore, logically, writers, studios, production staff, direction dept., related executives and people involved in marketing earn sufficiently well leaving a small amount of actors to earn.

Therefore, unless you make a success within a year and soon become a �Market Actor� with a market value, you may find yourself soon in financial and mental pressures with consequent shattered dreams.
The reality is if the pay scale for actors continues to shrink and that too under increasing cut throat competition, how can an actor hope to set reasonable monetary goals?

Here are my 5 Great Solutions for Career and Money:

Only count and consider on money you actually make, not what you think might happen. For example, if you get cast in a trailer or pilot film or in a commercial ad, don�t assume that it will stay on the TV or air for long and somebody will pick me for a film and my career will start with money flowing in. The only money that is real is the actual money you got paid for that pilot or trailer or ad and though it may help, there is no future guarantee for career or finances.
Make up a reasonable budget for your living expenses and then look at your average income for the last one to two years. If the money you�ve made does not allow you to pay for the basics, how are you going to live? Actors don�t always like without being in acting job, but the practical truth is you need to make money to support your acting. Some actors try to write scripts or teach in acting classes this may help you, but you can�t live your life on that.
Try some work on the internet-an interesting blog (on actor resources) or try making a short film with your friends with a killer story and promote vigorously on the internet. The costs of such activities are low.
Take up acting/ film/ TV related jobs in different depts. Like AD or start a small acting class and teach.
Start a different kind of business: Study what the trends are. Open a small shop like a photo studio with a simple camera and lights.
Look at things you like to do or are skilled at and put those talents to work: Develop your voice and become a voice over artist, a film or TV, newspaper/ magazine writer or reporter etc., jobs in film distribution companies to name a few options

Ways to Analyze and Plan for Future

Additionally, do a S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis for you and prepare �An Action Plan� and linked yearly, monthly, weekly and then daily schedule to meet your one or two careers and financial goals. Chop those years into six-month chunks to evaluate your progress and see if you need to change tactics. Be more concerned about a pattern of movement and progress than the actual achievement of specific things. Keep a record of your progress and how you feel about it.

For example:

6. If, after one year, you get an actor�s coordinator or an agency and go out on auditions, but apart from three small roles haven�t got a true reasonable break yet. However, don�t take this as a failure. That is progress enough to extend to another year. Sometimes it takes a while for casting directors to get comfortable with an actor and trust his work.
7. If during the entire second year you get cast total in about 10 roles and maybe even in a small role in big Bollywood banner, this is good progress and you can safely take on another year.
8. However, if, at the end of two years, you have not gotten any reasonably paid (Rs.1,44,000 in a year) acting work on a TV show, or in a movie or play, put up a red flag. Decide, if it still it your life and living has life and, more importantly, what is the toll it is taking on your sense of dreams and self as a whole?
9. The third year is a crux year in terms of being honest with you. If there is no forward movement, you need to start looking for alternative acting paths.
10. If you have been able to manage your �Self� and finances, at the end of the fourth year, ask yourself these questions: Are you a paid, working actor? Can you live on the money you make? Are you enjoying your work you get? Like,Is it enough to play characters who have three lines and no names?
Being honest is not shameful if it gives you a better life. If you chart your career path in coordination with your finances, you will have a clear idea of where you are. You do not want to wake up in 10 years and realize that nothing has changed. You don�t need to give up acting, but find ways to do it in line with a life that is more financially and mentally rewarding. At every step, ask yourself whether your chase is giving enough backing to continue the ride.
It is hard on your mind and psyche to live without knowing how you will pay your rent and food. Being able to act as an actor is a rare and special gift and there is more than one way (acting) to use that gift. Remain focused on ways and means to earn money so you don�t let your dream to be a �Star� hide and cloud your �reality� and apply breaks to your life!
I know, you are far better than just a dreamer. Source