We worked with Robin as a casting director, to help us find a ‘family’ for our TV Commercial we were shooting in Thailand. We specifically needed in country models and he has a wide variety of clients on his books. The options sent to us were timely, well considered...

Around 3 weeks ago a student asked me, ‘What do you like most about being a casting agent in Thailand?’ At first I struggled to find an answer to that question. It took me until the latest job before I realized why I love doing what I am doing. I love connecting...

Do you know that face of yours that only the people closest to you know? That face that doesn’t have to pretend to be nice, or happy, or having a great day when you are not. That face that is grumpy at times. That has mood swings and is not all that stable, but is...

Covid lockdown number 2. This is depressing. I am upset and angry. Schools and educational institutions are among the first to be closed down. Since it is not an official lockdown there is no compensation from the government. But if we don’t shut down and something...

You never know when it is going to happen! If you are waiting for your success to come your way, keep in mind, you never know when your break through is going to happen! When I was in my late twenties I missed a big opportunity, just because I was not ready. I was...

Acting is powerful. And learning acting can be cathartic. You learn about yourself, start to become aware, and start to realize things about yourself that you didn’t know before. While some of my students want to pursue acting careers, the majority are from various...

In Thailand and looking for an acting gig? Here are the 5 biggest kinds of jobs you can get as an actor in Thailand. 1) International Movies There are quite a number of international movies shooting in Thailand every year and if you get a chance to audition for it and...

If you're looking for an acting gig here, we present to you a few guidelines on the kinds of acting jobs in Thailand you can pursue. 1) Events One example of the kinds of acting jobs you in Thailand you can get is at events. You can get an acting gig for different...

Acting is powerful. And learning acting can be cathartic. You learn about yourself, start to become aware, and start to realize things about yourself that you didn’t know before. While some of my students want to pursue acting careers, the majority are from various...

There are many different ways to find jobs in the field of acting for films and TVCs. Here are some ways on how to find acting jobs in Thailand: 1) Facebook groups The best way, also the most common way is through Facebook groups. There are a lot of Facebook groups...

Networking is an important tool for a lot of things. And this stands for actors as well. Here's why it's important to network as an actor: 1) Projects If you have connections and a network of people, you are more likely to hear about projects that other people don't....

In Thailand, where there is no union and hardly any agents that will represent you or fight for you, it's important to know your worth as an actor. Here are some pointers:   1) Minimum Wage Think about what is the absolute minimum wage you want to work for. What...

Every day I receive at least 1 or 2 messages by a Filipino or other Southeast Asian ”How can I become an actor in Thailand?” I have thought a lot about this issue, because if I could solve this, I could make a lot of money. Two days ago I finally called one of my...

There is a lot of negativity that happens on set— whether it's the food, the weather, working hours, or people. Here's how to stay positive on a film set! 1) Identify people To stay positive on a film set, you need to avoid people who are too negative. If you find...

Auditions can be nervewracking and unpredictable at times. Here are some guidelines on how you can audition better and rock your audition! 1) Prepare the script The simplest point of how to audition better is to prepare the script. Most of the time, you get the script...

By now, you've heard the word 'reels' a lot of times already. But there are different types of reels you should know about. 1. Commercial Reel A commercial reel should be around 1 minute long. The attention span of the casting directors you'll be sending this to is...

All of the people I know that have been successful in the industry constantly keep track of their work. So, here's why you should follow up on your acting work as well: 1. You can use the material for your showreel Follow up on your acting work by collecting the works...

To work on student films as an actor might not be the first place that you look at for roles. But here's why you should look at it as a stepping stone to bigger projects: 1. Experience Working on student films as an actor gives you the experience of being on set. You...

Are you looking for how to get started on getting acting roles? Well, here's why you should kickstart your acting career in Thailand. 1. There is less competition There are a lot of international movies or international productions coming to Thailand. Though, there...

Without training, you can still be decent at acting. But acting is a craft, you train to get better and therefore become a professional. Imagine you get an acting job without training, and you're ecstatic. But the moment you get on set, you're a bit lost because you...

This is our first public online acting course! Do you want to become an Actor? Do you want to develop yourself? Do you want to unleash your potential? This new online acting course (Fundamnetals of Acting) will help you to: Learn the basics of acting Find out and...

First time on a film set and you feel like a fish out of water? Here are some guidelines on the do’s and don’t’s on a film set for you that people already expect you should know:   1. DO find someone responsible for you The first thing you should do when you...

In my previous article I talked about things that you can do as actor during the covid-19 lockdown (click here for Part 1). There if, of course, more! Here are 5 more things you can do as an actor during the lockdown. First and foremost: 1. Don’t stay idle! And don’t...

It is in everybody’s mouth. Corona or Covid-19. Depending on what stage your country is in, you might be in partial or complete lockdown. Work is hard to get by. Advertisement jobs and film productions are being cancelled. Broadway shut down. People cannot go outside...

Are there English Language Theatre Groups in Bangkok? You are lucky. Yes, there are! And over the past few years, more English language theatre groups have managed to establish themselves in Bangkok. The Bangkok Community Theatre In the past there used to be only one...

Making a Comp Card is Easy. Just compile a few pictures together, press create and that's it. WRONG. While the process itself is easy, there are some crucial mistakes you can do while making a comp card. 1. Just Put in any Pictures as Long as There is A Lot Maybe you...

To be perfectly honest, there are a lot of crooks out there working as so-called talent agencies. A lot of people that want to cheat you out of your money and take a higher cut. Here are the 8 best talent agencies that I have worked with before and have made good...