Resources for Atlanta Actors: The Tools You Need to Book the Job

By Nichole Ashlyn Jackson

This book contains essential resources that every Atlanta actor needs!

Atlanta is an amazing place to be if you’re an actor. The film industry is on the rise thanks to the state’s tax incentives. Working actor, Nichole Ashlyn Jackson knows there are certain tools actors need in order to further their careers. From her experiences, observations and recommendations from industry professionals (talent agents, casting directors and other actors) she has compiled high quality lists of the tools that Atlanta actors need in order to book the job.

In this easy-to-use guide book the following are just a few resources that are included:
•18 Prominent Acting Studios (classes, prices and contact information)
•30 Talent Agencies (represents actors, models, voice over artists, screenwriters, dancers, choreographers, musicians, make-up artists & stylists, stunt performers, music producers, and songwriters)
•18 Casting Directors
•25 Headshot Photographers
•24 Self-Taping Facilities
•27 Georgia Film Festivals
•14 Casting Websites and Audition Sources

All these and many more! No matter your age, background or experience level, this book will be of help to your acting journey in Atlanta. As artists you have a responsibility to hone your craft so that you can produce work of the highest quality that will touch the hearts and lives of others. Nichole’s goal with this book is to provide Atlanta actors with resources that will facilitate, encourage and further them along on their journey to become highly sought after actors.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nichole Ashlyn Jackson
• Release date: Jul 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311821652

Nichole Ashlyn Jackson

Nichole Ashlyn Jackson is an Atlanta native who thrives on movies, books, kindness, daydreaming and serving others. She is an actress, author and adventurer who loves learning new things and growing in artistic endeavors. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.

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RESOURCES for ATLANTA ACTORS

The Tools You Need to Book the Job

By

Nichole Ashlyn Jackson

Resources for Atlanta Actors

The Tools You Need to Book the Job

© 2016 Nichole Ashlyn Jackson

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

The information provided in this book is for general informational purposes only. All viewpoints and opinions are from the author based on her own experiences, observations, website information and conversations with industry professionals. The references in the book are not all-inclusive but are from recommendations based on the authors experience as well as recommendations from reputable industry professionals.

Although every precaution has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for damages that may result from the use of information contained within.

First Edition, 2016

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This book is dedicated to my fellow Atlanta actors.

Let’s go show the world what actors from Atlanta can do!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Prominent Acting Studios

Improv and Comedy Focused Studios

Tactical Training for Film and Stage Combat Focused Studios

Voice Over Classes and Coaches

Vocal / Speech / Dialect Coaches

Headshot Photographers

Headshot and Comp Card Printing Services

Demo Reel Editing Services

Demo Reel / 2 Person Scene Production Services

Sample Resume

Talent Agencies

Casting Directors

Self-Taping Facilities

Casting Websites and Audition Sources

Helpful Facebook Groups

Free Scripts, Sides and Monologues

Helpful Websites

Acting Related Online Publications / Readings

Recommended Acting Books

Top Film Festivals

Georgia Film Festivals

Epilogue

*Excerpt from LIGHTS, CAMERA, BACKGROUND! The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Background Actor in Atlanta and Other Southern Cities

*About the Author

Introduction

I am in love with acting! I mean completely head over heels, totally in love and it just so happens that I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Come to find out, Atlanta is a prime area for all things acting and all things film and TV related. It is now number three in film production in the United States, behind California and New York. Yes, Atlanta has claimed the title of Hollywood of the South. That being said, there are many people who currently live and are currently flocking to Atlanta to get involved in the film industry. I know because I have seen them. I am an actor, and I meet countless new actors weekly as well as aspiring and current crew members and other industry professionals.

With the state’s tax incentive, productions have come calling to Georgia. On July 9, 2015 a press release was issued where Georgia Governor, Nathan Deal announced that 248 feature films and TV shows were produced during the 2015 fiscal year, and $6 billion was generated in economic growth for Georgia (to read the entire press release visit: http://gov.georgia.gov/).

The movie industry is alive and well in Atlanta, and it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Pinewood Atlanta Studios, EUE/Screen Gems, Turner Studios, Tyler Perry Studios are just a few studios that are up and running. And there are plenty more soon to come including: Atlanta Media Campus and Studio, Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta, Atlanta Metro Studios, and an expansion of Tyler Perry Studios to Fort McPherson, a former army base.

I for one have loved watching Georgia’s film industry grow and flourish. I have been acting in Atlanta for several years now and have realized that due to the surge and constant activity in the film business a resource book exclusively focusing on the Atlanta film market was needed and would be appreciated and useful to many actors.

The following are just a few questions that I hope this book will be able to answer:

• Where can I go to get a self-taped audition?

• Who are the casting directors who cast most projects in the southeast?

• What acting classes come highly recommended?

• Who are the legit talent agents who won’t try to scam me