Resources
For actors and filmmakers.
Ten years of articles, interviews and episodes, in one place instead of six footer links.
Blog · 100+ posts
The LA Reels blog
- Apr 8, 2020Read
2 Tips to Turn a Monologue into a TV/Film Scene for your Reel
A telephone scene leads Brett Newton’s theatrical actor demo reel.
- Dec 5, 2016Read
How Creating an E-Learning Course Can Scale Your Time and Resources
Imagine a clone of yourself that could talk to potential clients while you stayed home.
- Dec 5, 2016Read
Overcoming Obscurity and Finding Your Audience
How do we cut through the noise and let the world know we exist?
- Dec 5, 2016Read
5 Tips to Ignite Your Passion
Five things you can start doing today.
- Dec 5, 2016Read
Three Strategies to Kick Procrastination
Three favorites for kicking it to the curb.
- Dec 5, 2016Read
Why Teaching Is Good For Business
Why teaching is the greatest gift we can give ourselves.
Podcast · 36 episodes
The Great Hollywood Adventure
- Ep. 36Listen
Lisa London · Casting director and author of From Start to Stardom
The casting process, networking, audition prep and what casting is looking for.
- Ep. 35Listen
Shin Shimosawa · Writer, producer and director
The move from writer and producer to directing Misconduct.
- Ep. 34Listen
Scott Feinberg · The Hollywood Reporter
Film history, producing original content and making it in the business.
- Ep. 33Listen
Actors Anonymous Podcast
Wesam and Jordan on motivation and the importance of a team.
- Ep. 32Listen
Tehmina Sunny · Marketing executive turned actress
From a London marketing job to a working actor.
- Ep. 27Listen
Randal Kleiser · Director of Grease, The Blue Lagoon, Flight of the Navigator
LA Reels TV · 32 episodes
The Actor’s Penthouse
Behind the scenes
On set with LA Reels
Photo sets from reel shoot days and the making of “One Day”, 2013 to 2014. Carried over as an archive.
Links
Resources we trust
- Meetup
LA Reels Acting and Filmmaking Connection
Free on camera workshop every other Monday, 7 to 9 pm.
- Visit
Nina Foch Course
Created by Randal Kleiser, sponsored by George Lucas. Code lareels saves 25%.
- Visit
New York Film Academy, Los Angeles
Acting for film, in front of the camera from week one.
- Visit
Inside Casting
Brett Newton’s casting director interviews.
Public speaking and events
Book Brett and Noah
Practical, real life talks for schools, actors, filmmakers, aspiring entrepreneurs and youth, from two people who built a production company from a humble idea.
How to turn your creativity into a career
Building a portfolio, landing the first paid customer, systems that protect your creative time.
Build relationships and grow your network
Genuine relationships, providing value, staying on the radar naturally.
Bulletproof storytelling
The spine of the story in three sentences, seven questions to break down any script idea.
A business foundation for film and acting
Beyond training: selling your craft, handling competition and the five tools of a personal brand.