Stand-up comedy is an up-and-coming career option. More and more people are leaning towards this creative field. Popular culture has seen a rise in the audience and professionals in this particular industry, and why not? Instead of going to the park early morning and laughing for the sake…
Actors are placed on a metaphorical pedestal. They are portrayed as flawless creatures, role models, a yardstick by which the rest of the population is measured. Needless to say, these are highly inaccurate and unrealistic notions. But thanks to pop culture, actors often crumble under the burden of…
Improvisation, or “improv” for short, in a performance consists of comedic sketches and scenarios which are made completely in the moment, without the help of a script. A performer immediately formulates an act, plot and dialogues without a rehearsal. Improv has to be unexpected, spontaneous and candid. The…
Research:As much as we admire and look up to the masters such as Johnny Lever, Boman Irani or Vijay Raaz for their effortless ability for playing characters, we must know that these actors work very hard. The very first step to playing a character is to know the…
Be Clear:In an initial scene, try to answer why, where or how in your first couple of lines itself. You need to be clear on the statement that you’re giving to your partner to continue and do their part on. This way they will be able to do…
ProfileCommunicate your story through your profile. Talk about yourself, your team, idea and inspiration behind the film. A slight personal approach is what the festival and viewers are usually interested in. Where you come from and your challenges as a young director.Custom Submissions:Customize or personalize your approach for…
Be honest with yourself:Be honest with yourself, be it regarding the script, actors, or your crew. Do not hesitate to accept the flaws in any of them. The first step towards improvement is to know what’s wrong or could be better. Other than that, be realistic and keep…
1.Dealing with Rejection: All artists face rejection. You should believe in yourself and not let rejections bring you down. Many skilled actors have faced rejections before landing good work. Make your rejections a positive motivation for yourself, learn from mistakes, and prepare better for the next audition. In…
Research:As much as we admire and look up to the masters such as Johnny Lever, Boman Irani or Vijay Raaz for their effortless ability for playing characters, we must know that these actors work very hard. The very first step to playing a character is to know the…
1. Be Clear:In an initial scene, try to answer why, where or how in your first couple of lines itself. You need to be clear on the statement that you’re giving to your partner to continue and do their part on. This way they will be able to…