A New Slant on Acting

About the Book

You’ve arrived in Hollywood, and you are ready to become famous and to take over the world. You have a dream, and nothing is going to stop you. You’re on your way! But in order to best succeed and keep booking work, you need to know everything about film sets, their crews, and how you as an actor can help directors tell their stories. A New Slant on Acting offers a clear, detailed description of how films get made, how to work on a set, and what filmmakers need from actors. Once you know what everyone on the set is doing, you’ll know what you can do to help films and their crew members be successful. As a valuable team player, you’ll gain a definite edge over your competition and build a life for yourself in the midst of the wonderful magic of moviemaking. This guide for actors explains the ins and outs of filmmaking, providing a comprehensive overview of the process to help you raise your career to new heights.

About the Author

Charese Mongiello has been involved with acting for most of her life. Over the course of her career, she has been a producer, director, actor, stage manager, and script supervisor. She loves helping artists realize their dreams and pushing them beyond their creative boundaries, and her recent performances include starring roles in a feature documentary and in a web series. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.