Jess and Brittany sit down with Brant Daugherty from ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars to talk about breaking into the industry both in front and behind the camera.
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April 11, 2011 Tags: ABC Family, acting, Brant Daugherty, breaking in, hollywood, Noel Kahn, Pretty Little Liars
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KeyPA is all about helping people bust in to the film industry and be received with open arms…… but sometimes that strategy doesn’t work. It can be tough to get in the door and meet the right people. Our goal is to make that initial step a little bit easier, and we’re not the only ones here to help you out.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2011 Tags: breaking in, creating contacts, intern, Job Hunt, networking, online, social networking
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In the whirlwind year of 2010, I set a personal record and went on five job interviews. Each of them resulted in rejection and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. I could almost always pinpoint the reason why I knew they would not be asking …
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2011 Tags: caffeine, employment, interviews, jobs
Category: Breaking In, Interviews, Job Hunt, Job Hunt, Tips n' Tricks, Unemployed No Comments
I’ve heard a lot of people talking lately about how few jobs are out there. It feels like the economy is getting better, but where are all the jobs?
The truth of the matter is that Hollywood is still a very busy place and competition for …
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2010 Tags: breaking in, cover letter, Job Hunt, networking, resume, tips, Unemployed
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Just because you’re jumping on a plane out of Los Angeles doesn’t mean it’s time to stop meeting people. Fact of the matter is, it’s never time to stop networking.
The LAX Airport is a great place to make connections and meet new people in the industry. …
Read MoreAugust 17, 2010 Tags: airports, breaking in, Industry, LAX, social networking, tips, traveling
Category: Breaking In, Industry, Moving Up, Networking 2 Comments
I present to you, on a weekly basis, five things. Note that this is not THE five things to do, or THE five reasons I would never sleep with Sarah Jessica Parker. These are simply…the BriFive: Five Phrases To Avoid In A Presentation/Interview/Everyday Life
I have …
Read MoreMay 29, 2010 Tags: BriFive, interview, Lifestyle, presentation, public speaking
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So you’ve moved out to the big city and you’re ready to meet new and like-minded people. You could try to attend every social networking event out there, but let’s face it, being a full-time schmoozer can become daunting. And while there’s no doubt …
Read MoreMay 17, 2010 Tags: Classes, Futurama, iO West, social networking, Writing
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*This post was featured on Mint.com and is originally written by AskMen.com
So, your resume has gotten you a job interview; it’s the first big step toward the job you want. When your interview begins, however, job skills become secondary. You’re now …
Read MoreApril 29, 2010 Tags: etiquette, interview, Job Hunt, tips
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One of the hardest aspects of this industry is breaking in. Now you might be thinking to yourself “No Shit Sherlock”, but it is the reality of this industry. NEPOTISM runs rampant. So if you don’t have any connections, it’s …
Read MoreApril 19, 2010 Tags: connections, hollywood, Job Hunt, nepotism, networking
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There’s a noticeable pattern with many adages:
The first day of school is always the longest…
The first screenplay is the most difficult to sell…
The first million is the hardest…
These sayings can all be summed up with a new proverb that I’m going to trademark this very moment: …
Read MoreMarch 29, 2010 Tags: breaking in, college credit, inernships, internship programs, job
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