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Incognita: Gifts & T-shirts for Actors, Directors, Writers & Showbiz People > Industry Articles
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Looking for some industry tips from the
trenches? Maybe some opinions about the state of the nation in
the film world from an independent's viewpoint?
Well, welcome to the highly-opinionated section of Incognita
Shop - Tips & Tricks: The Industry
Articles. Here you'll find articles and opinions about
independent film, the acting industry and running a business
in the entertainment industry.
Here are a listing of the various articles you'll find on
the entertainment industry ...
The Business of Scriptwriting
September 2007
10 Steps to Successfully Writing Your Masterpiece
for The Stage or Screen
Hosted over at Squidoo as a lens (so the above link will open
in a new window), this article covers the basics of successfully
writing your screenplay or theatrical play in 10 relatively easy
steps. Also includes helpful links to related sites, including
a list of links to FREE software and templates for writers. |
The Business of Filmmaking
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August 2006
Pitching
for Success
Also hosted over at Squidoo as a lens (so the above link
will open in a new window)
Ever been asked to describe your film concept or script in
200 words or less? Asked to give a quick breakdown in a meeting?
Been at a party and had someone ask you what your film's about?
Chances are, you have. So how do you give your project the best
shot in the least amount of time? How do you pitch? |
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July 2006
What's
the Buzz?
How do you get your latest independent project in development
noticed by people other than your Mum? Is there really a way
to get free press and attention other than running naked down
Melbourne's Swanston Street? |
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June, 2006
Judging
A Book By Its Cover
Image is everything - especially in the entertainment industry.
So how do you create an image for your film that's cheap, easy
and effective? |
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August, 1999
Is
Australia the "new" Hollywood?
Everything old is new again - Hollywood might feel that
Australia has come out of nowhere to take the golden crown of
filmmaking, but they should have read the history books before
demonstrating in the streets ... |
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May, 1999
(Revised: Monday, July 30, 2001)
Internet Indies, Join The Revolution
With films such as The Blair Witch Project utilizing
the power of the internet, why aren't more independent filmmakers
taking advantage of this incredible marketing opportunity? |
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The Business of Being
an Actor
January 2007
The
Audition Survival Guide
The thing a majority of actors fear ... AUDITIONS! Here are a
few tips and some advice on how to survive this necessary element
of being an actor. |
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February 2007
TOOLS
OF THE TRADE: Your Headshot
You’ve started on the road to an acting career and you’d
like to find yourself an agent and/or some work. Well, getting
an agent isn’t the easiest thing on the planet, and work
can be a little thin on the ground for all actors, represented
or otherwise, but the first step is putting together a strong
package that will sell the product - you - well. |
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March 2007
TOOLS
OF THE TRADE: Your CV
What do you put on your CV? What happens if you don't have a
lot to list? What should you include and omit? This is a short
guide on how to put together a professional CV - no matter how
many credits you have. |
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April 2007
TOOLS
OF THE TRADE: Your Showreel
Showreels - an important tool of the trade and one that
you have to get right. Here are a few suggestions on how to get
started. |
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May 2007
TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Your Website
Every actor should have a website. Don't know how to
do it? Don't know where to start - well, here are a few suggestions
... |
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The Business of Business
June 2004
Structuring
For Success (for Australian filmmakers)
Boring as it sounds to those of us who live to be creative, if
you're about to launch into producing your own film, you're going
to need to look at what kind of business structure will be behind
it - as investors will be doing exactly the same thing. Here
is a brief rundown of the different kind of company and legal
structures available in Australia that may help to give you a
better idea of what's available. |
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May 2004
Making
Business Personal - Yes Filmmakers, This One's For You
What do you see your film company doing in five years? How will
you handle a failure in the movie business? What are your goals
for the future? How do you plan for success, and failure? All
this and more comes down to making business personal - investing
personal energy and goal-setting into your film business future. |
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March 2004
Marketing
the Dot Com of your Film
The Internet is the best way to get your company, yourself and
your film out to the general public, as we all know. So now that
you've built and published your website, how do you get Joe Public
and the rest of the industry to drop by for a bit of a squizz? |
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February 2004
Running
Your Film Empire From Home
Yep, we filmmakers all have to start somewhere, and for most
of us that's at home in our bedroom, loungeroom, or, if we're
really lucky, our home office. Here are a few Golden Rules on
how to run your budding film empire from the comforts of your
living space - from one who's been there. |
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