Resources for Actors

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Actor Website

If you want to maintain control over your actor website updates, using WordPress will allow you to update everything yourself easily. Divi, Elementor are drag and drop builders that require no coding skills. As for lightweight themes, Astra is an excellent choice.

Graphics

Graphically challenged? Adobe Spark is extremely intuitive and easy to use. Other similar platforms are Canva, Visme and Crello.

Social Media Management

Your on-brand online presence needs to be managed efficiently. Platforms like Hootsuite or Later will surely make your life much easier.

Storage

Casting Directors and Producers want to be able to easily download the material you send them so consider using Dropbox , WeTransfer or Vimeo, all of which allow for easy download and storage.

Self Tapes

Casting is rapidly evolving and agents need you to be a self efficient self tape machine. Apps such as Slatable, MySelfTape App (Android) and Shoot Me(iPhone) are your friend if you don't have video editing skills.

Email Marketing

Mailchimp & SendinBlue are just a few of the free email marketing tools you can use to promote yourself as an Artist.

If you want to learn more about the tools that would be ideal for you and your online marketing plan feel free to request a free 30 minute  Marketing & Communications consultation. Learn more.

Community Online Acting Communities & Podcasts

Self Management for Actors

Led by Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director Bonnie Gillespie, SMFA Ninjas practice and refine their brand according to SMFA principles while supporting each other along the way.

Talent Managers for Actors

Created by Wendy Alane Wright, this ingenius online community provides actors the opportunity to get their questions answered by industry professionals. A vault of knowledge and inspiring leaders that will upgrade your mindset.

Headshot Critique for Actors

If you need help choosing your most on brand headshot, this inclusive group gives you the opportunity to ask professionals and fellow colleagues to critique your headshots.

Acting Career Center

I serendipitously discovered Kurt Yue's Youtube Channel a few years ago, I love his wisdom and refined critical thinking. Besides interviewing industry professionals with brilliant questions, Kurt also shares his journey and knowledge to empower others.

Actor CEO Podcast

With a joyful, grounded approach, Mike Moreno interviews casting directors, agents, as well as other valuable professionals and provides actionable insights for your acting career. Tune in to empower your inner actor CEO!

Internet Movie Database

The world's most famous source for information on upcoming releases, industry professionals and celebrity news.

Feedback Your take

Anything to recommend?

Did I miss any valuable resources that could help other actors? Feel free to drop me a message and I will happily update this page.

Anamaria Maier
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Anamaria Maier
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Film Actor
Multilingual Actress, Writer and Model
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