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Thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the journey of starting over at 52.

Acting Tips

Bad Manager vs Good Manager: What the Difference Actually Looks Like

I fired one manager and signed another who does the actual job. Here is the difference between them, and how to find one worth signing with. That runs about 135 characters, so it works as both the WordPress excerpt and the Yoast meta description without trimming. If you want a version that leans harder on the Pugh/Scorsese names as a hook for the listing page, say the word and I'll write that one.

June 4, 2026

Acting Tips

IMDb Pro: Two Cool Things I Learned in the Last Week

The IMDb Pro membership offers more than just adding pictures and videos to your profile. It provides valuable research tools, helping actors find managers, submit to agencies, and be discovered for projects. Additionally, users can add credits for various projects and access upcoming film developments. These lesser-known features are valuable for actors seeking opportunities.

August 2, 2024

Acting Tips

Casting Sites: What I Use, Why, And Are They Worth It

The actor discusses their experiences with different casting sites. Backstage, though affordable, can be tedious to navigate. Actor's Access is popular and fruitful, but limitations on headshot submissions are a drawback. Casting Networks is mainly for commercial calls and pricey. IMDb Pro serves as an online resume and job search tool. Overall, Backstage, Actor's Access, and IMDb Pro stand out as preferred choices.

January 24, 2024

Simon Shih

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