A few years back Sarah told me (this is Claire Brain here) that a friend had told her that his manager had told him that, “Every actor who comes out to LA needs to have a screenplay and a one-man show ready to go” in order to let the industry know what to do with him. Now, between the decreasing costs of equipment and the increasing number of distribution options, you’d be a nut not to spend some time thinking about creating an opus to showcase your – and your friends’ – talents and vision.  Whether you’re in the idea-generating phase or nearing the finish line, the posts below contain loads of resources, inspiration and a cheer-leading section or two to help you get your work into the world.

Kai Soremekun’s Lessons on Stardom, Part One (finding your material, pacing your project) and Part Two (budgeting, crewing up, the shoot).

Working on the Web: Diving into the #*%&!@ of Union Jurisdiction on the Internet by Claire Winters

Things I’ve Learned on the Other Side of the Table by Sarah Sido

Grants for Actors by Claire Winters

Sundance Director Paul Solet on Working with Actors and the Making of ‘Grace’ by Claire Winters and Kristina Klebe

A Dance and Theater Company Survives and Grows through Touring by Mara McEwin

Building a Project with The Artist’s Way by Claire Winters

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