So I don't have an iPhone and I'm desperate to get in on this Instagram-craze, so I decided to go with the next best thing - Photobooth on my MacBook Pro. Here's some photos... just for fun.
My fashion pics of the day: Mila Kunis, Nicole Richie, Mischa Barton
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Diary of an actress #3: Self-taping an audition - the highs and lows
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We all know how fast-paced the entertainment industry can be, so when you finally get the sides to an audition for a network pilot, you're on it. Only problem is, you are based in New York and they casting out of LA, you need to get them the audition ASAP and its too late to book a time at a production company or book a slot with my acting coach.
So what do I do? I ask every friend I can think of to help me self-tape, even my neighbor who I casually wave 'hi' to on the weekends. As amazing as my friends are, for some reason, no one could help. From dinners, to doing research for law school, to drinking at the office (don't ask), to band practice, everyone was booked.
Being a crafty actress, I sent a text to my big sister, who lives in Atlanta, and asked if she would Skype and read my lines with me while I recorded the audition. Ta-da, she was free and happy to help. So we banged out the audition and it is now safely in the hands of the LA casting directors.
The con of self-taping is, obviously, not being in the room. There is something to be said for feeling chemistry with casting. The casting directors can also give you on-the-spot feedback and notes if you need to go in a different direction with the audition.
The pro of self-taping is that you can get the nerves out before being seen and can do multiple takes if need be, since you are doing it on your time.
Things to consider when self-taping: have an appropriate background, lighting is correct, audio (they can you and the reader), make sure you are in frame, and that it is properly labeled with your name, role, project, and contact info.
The moral of this story?
When all else fails you can always rely on your family... and modern technology. And at the end of the day, all that matters is that you are getting seen and you are doing great work, in the room or not.
Click here for next entry: Diary of an actress #4: Secret Agent Man on Actors Who Refuse to Listen
Click here for last entry: Diary of an actress #2: Waiting by the phone
So what do I do? I ask every friend I can think of to help me self-tape, even my neighbor who I casually wave 'hi' to on the weekends. As amazing as my friends are, for some reason, no one could help. From dinners, to doing research for law school, to drinking at the office (don't ask), to band practice, everyone was booked.
The con of self-taping is, obviously, not being in the room. There is something to be said for feeling chemistry with casting. The casting directors can also give you on-the-spot feedback and notes if you need to go in a different direction with the audition.
The pro of self-taping is that you can get the nerves out before being seen and can do multiple takes if need be, since you are doing it on your time.
Things to consider when self-taping: have an appropriate background, lighting is correct, audio (they can you and the reader), make sure you are in frame, and that it is properly labeled with your name, role, project, and contact info.
The moral of this story?
When all else fails you can always rely on your family... and modern technology. And at the end of the day, all that matters is that you are getting seen and you are doing great work, in the room or not.
Click here for next entry: Diary of an actress #4: Secret Agent Man on Actors Who Refuse to Listen
Click here for last entry: Diary of an actress #2: Waiting by the phone
Diary of an actress #2: Waiting by the phone
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As Soul Asylum so eloquently sang back in the 90's, "I'm waiting by the phone, waiting for you to call me up and tell me I'm not alone." Thus is the life of an actor after rocking an audition. Last week I auditioned for a feature length independent film, and I know I can kill this role and the audition went very well. So like most actors, I sat anxiously awaiting for that elusive call-back, or the even more elusive, call to say you got the part. If I were a nail-biter, I'd be biting them.
It's a lot like dating. You go on an awesome first date, gaze into each other eyes over a candlelit dinner, laugh over your common love of spy movies, and sip on Pinot Grigio into the wee hours of the night. And you just know that he will call you again for that second date. But then, radio silence. Why you ask yourself? Just like how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie roll pop: the world may never know.
But, as an empowered actress, what I do know, is that I control how prepared I was for the audition - did I do my inner work, did I make bold and authentic choices, did I surprise myself in the room, and was I focused and turned any nervous energy into creative energy. Beyond that, i.e., whether or not I get the role, is out my hands, much like if that seemingly Prince Charming ever calls back.
Maybe they changed the character to a red-head, or they need someone taller, or I reminded someone of their ex, or now the role is re-written for a male.
Who knows?
But what I do know is that starring at a phone, waiting for it to ring, is fruitless. So instead of waiting, I got active. I signed up for an acting seminar with a top agency that I am dying to work with, signed up for webinars on how to best market myself, and I signed up for an event on creating your own lucrative personal brand. Did I mention I'm prepping for two more auditions to be put on tape and sent to LA? I'm also going to my friend's place tonight to watch the SU game and I really enjoyed making a lovely scallop, mushroom, and organic vegetable dinner and watching some of my favorite shows and just relaxing.
So whether or not the phone is ringing, I'm too busy having fun, enjoying life, and doing things to cultivate my career to notice.
The moral of the story?
A watched pot never boils. Get up and get activate. You never know the roles you will or won't get, but if you get paralyzed waiting for the phone to ring you are guaranteed not to get any. Stay focused, stay active, remember to have fun, and before you know it, the phone will be ringing off the hook.
Click here for next entry: Diary of an actress #3: Self-taping an audition - the highs and lows
Click here for last entry: Diary of an actress #1: Last minute auditions and what you should always carry
But, as an empowered actress, what I do know, is that I control how prepared I was for the audition - did I do my inner work, did I make bold and authentic choices, did I surprise myself in the room, and was I focused and turned any nervous energy into creative energy. Beyond that, i.e., whether or not I get the role, is out my hands, much like if that seemingly Prince Charming ever calls back.
Maybe they changed the character to a red-head, or they need someone taller, or I reminded someone of their ex, or now the role is re-written for a male.
Who knows?
But what I do know is that starring at a phone, waiting for it to ring, is fruitless. So instead of waiting, I got active. I signed up for an acting seminar with a top agency that I am dying to work with, signed up for webinars on how to best market myself, and I signed up for an event on creating your own lucrative personal brand. Did I mention I'm prepping for two more auditions to be put on tape and sent to LA? I'm also going to my friend's place tonight to watch the SU game and I really enjoyed making a lovely scallop, mushroom, and organic vegetable dinner and watching some of my favorite shows and just relaxing.
So whether or not the phone is ringing, I'm too busy having fun, enjoying life, and doing things to cultivate my career to notice.
The moral of the story?
A watched pot never boils. Get up and get activate. You never know the roles you will or won't get, but if you get paralyzed waiting for the phone to ring you are guaranteed not to get any. Stay focused, stay active, remember to have fun, and before you know it, the phone will be ringing off the hook.
Click here for next entry: Diary of an actress #3: Self-taping an audition - the highs and lows
Click here for last entry: Diary of an actress #1: Last minute auditions and what you should always carry
The Hunger Games Cast
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What an attractive lot! What do you guys think of the new movie?
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Photo credit: thehollywoodgossip
Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960
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How would I wear it? Check out how I would style the collection below:
BINDAAS
MADDIE
TILDA
Olive Jade Keepsake
PAARTHIV
Shop the look:
Winter Kate - www.asos.com
Bindaas dress
House of Harlow 1960- www.my-wardrobe.com
Madison
Tilda
Mia Lia- www.mialia.co.uk
taupe keepsake
Kat&Bee - katandbee.co.uk
Paarthiv
Kat&Bee and Opening Ceremony
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Just in time for Spring, Kat&Bee jewelry is hitting on of my favorite places to shop, Opening Ceremony. Now in New York? Don't fret, the collection will be sold in their Los Anegeles and Tokyo stores as well. See below for my editor's picks:
DAYSAYANI
GRAHA
HIDA
Shop online: http://www.katandbee.co.uk/
Diary of an actress #1: Last minute auditions and what you should always carry
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Half way through my day I get a call from a top commercial casting agency, saying they need to see me for a national commercial by 5pm, of course I said I would be there as soon as I could. Luckily I ate lunch at my desk today and worked while I ate, so I could spare the time to hop to the audition.
But since my day was pretty standard, I wasn't dolled up and camera-ready and I had foolishly left my make-up bag at home. So like any innovative actress, I sprinted to the nearest Sephora and gave myself an impromptu (and free) make-over and then jetted to the audition.
The moral of this story?
Never get caught without your make-up bag, a hairbrush, heels, and a tank top. If you're lucky, a pretty standard day can quickly turn into a pretty awesome day.
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House of Harlow 1960 spring 2012 headpiece
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Kind of amazing.
CRASH BOOM BANG - V.I.P. [Official Music Video]
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Watch my buddy's George Chaucer Hwang's awesome band! Latest and official video for V.I.P.!!! I love it!!
Don't forget to download it on iTunes!!!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/these-wild-things-ep/id470655014
Don't forget to download it on iTunes!!!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/these-wild-things-ep/id470655014