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You look so familiar, where have I seen you? Mira Tzur repeatedly hears this statement when she enters a room. The answer to this question is what inspired Anonymously Famous. Mira Tzur is best known for her multifaceted talents and familiar, warm presence. She is an Israeli American Founder & President of One Circle Productions & Consulting Group, actress, theater and film producer, social philanthropist, French Countess, former counterintelligence IDF officer, and Senior Vice President of a next gen fintech company.

Written by singer songwriter Vicky Nolan, Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress is a unique true story about female empowerment, musical talent and self-discovery. This book will be great for fans of Anna Todd, Taylor Swift and the new generation of YA. You will love listening to Vicky and her remarkable story: Imagine, you're a 15-year-old dreaming of becoming a pop star, and then one day you get your lucky break - you get a record deal with Polydor records - they send you to Copenhagen to make pop music - to make you a pop star.

"Foundations of Acting: The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art of Performance" is the first book in the comprehensive series "The Art of Performance." This book serves as an indispensable resource for aspiring actors and seasoned performers alike, offering a detailed exploration of the fundamental elements of acting.

At the age of two, Mimi began working as a child actress, sharing the screen with the some of the legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood: Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, John Wayne, Loretta Young, Jane Wyman, Dorothy McGuire and many, many more. This is a tale of the kid-actors filming on the sound stages of 1950s Hollywood, kid-actors playing their parts in a very adult world, learning hard lessons with sometimes life-altering consequences.

In Rise Above the Script, psychologist and talent agent Dr. Albert Bramante unravels the hidden drivers behind self-defeat. By strengthening self-belief, managing motivation, optimizing natural talents, and confronting deep-seated fears like failure and success that distort our path, we clear the way for actualizing dormant gifts. Dr. Bramante integrates scientific research on peak performance with insights gained through guiding actors’ careers. Practical strategies help construct unshakable confidence and self-efficacy.

In Behind the Star: A Guide to Mastering the Craft of Stand-In Work and Thriving Beyond the Set, Chad Gregory delivers a lean, gritty love letter to the unsung grinders of Hollywood—the stand-ins who keep the cameras rolling while stars sip coffee. A veteran stand-in for an A-list titan, Gregory doesn’t just lift the veil on this overlooked craft; he rips it down with a mix of raw memoir, practical know-how, and a life philosophy that hits like a well-timed mark.

Brought to you by Penguin. A major and definitive portrait of Sir Michael Gambon, one of the greatest actors of the last fifty years who died in 2023 Jasper Rees, the acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author of Let’s Do It: The Authorised Biography of Victoria Wood, interviewed Gambon more...

Jake Phillips has done voice work for lots of renowned brands, including, NBC's Sunday Night Football, Delta Airlines, Infiniti, Toyota, Snap-On Tools, and many, many more. In this book, Jake (host of The Cultured Bumpkin Youtube and Podcast) tells you how he went from working in a factory to being a full time voice actor - and how YOU can too.

Master the quick, sharp tones of the East London accent with An Actor’s Guide to the East London Accent. Often associated with the Cockney dialect, the East London accent is energetic, lively, and packed with personality. Whether you’re working on a character for stage, film, or voice-over, this course will teach you how to confidently use the key features of the accent, including dropped consonants and clipped vowels.

Booked It!: The Actor's Playbook for Getting Cast is your essential guide to navigating the challenging and exhilarating world of acting. Whether you're a student just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to refine your craft, this practical and inspiring manual offers the tools you need to succeed.

This empowering and accessible audiobook guide offers dyslexic actors a range of techniques to tackle common challenges, improve your creative practice, and fulfil your ambitions. You'll find loads of practical information and advice on: Understanding your dyslexic identity – so you can learn and perform at your best, and unlock your full potential. Developing the key skills you need as an actor – with tools to help you master each of them, such as text work, line-learning, movement, voice, Shakespeare and more.

V-Oh! Reveals hundreds of practical and insightful tools that any voice actor-- from newbie to seasoned pro-- can use to give them an advantage in the competitive world of voiceover. Award-winning producer Marc Cashman takes his 40+ years of experience in V-O production and examines it from different perspectives, offering new angles on mastering necessary skills, dealing with the business side of the industry, and showcasing realistic ways of navigating through the landscape of voiceover in the 21st century.

Legendary entertainer Gary Owens draws upon his four decades in radio, TV, film, and animation to show you how to break into the voiceover business and carve out a million-dollar niche for yourself with your voice. Sprinkled with priceless anecdotes and tips throughout from well-known actors, producers, and agents, Owens gives you the inside track on becoming a successful DJ, newscaster, announcer, sportscaster, commercial or cartoon voice, or other type of voice artist.

"The Actor’s Journey: Navigating the Path to Excellence" by Vandi Lynnae Enzor is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the art and craft of acting. Drawing from her extensive experience as an actor, director, and educator, Enzor offers a wealth of practical advice, actionable strategies, and profound insights to help actors of all levels navigate the complexities of their profession.

Продвижение киноактера. Как построить карьеру в кино и не сойти с ума – это книга, в которой описан подробный алгоритм работы актера для получения желаемой роли: от создания портфолио до реализации стратегии продвижения. Вы узнаете о процессах старта актерской карьеры, о преодолении кризисов и о том, как актеру выйти на новый уровень. Автор описывает, как выстраивается работа с агентами, талент-менеджерами и кастинг-директорами. Книга Олеси Грибок полезна как новичкам, так и опытным актерам, которые испытывают трудности с поиском новых проектов.

Not everyone can be Bradd Pitt or Denzel Washington. Most aspiring actors end up as waiters, or pursuing other odd jobs while they wait for their big break. What if there was a path to making a living while waiting for your opportunity? What if there were philosophies and actions one could take that could potentially make their journey into Hollywood easier to grasp? This book will give you examples of what I have done over the last twenty-five years making a living in the entertainment business.

Si deseas mejorar tus habilidades como actor o actriz, ahora puedes aprender de manera accesible y dinámica con la versión audiolibro de este Manual Práctico de Actuación para Principiantes. Descubre poderosas técnicas para tu formación profesional en las artes escénicas, con una guía clara y detallada que te ayudará a dar tus primeros pasos en el mundo del teatro y el cine. Escucha, practica y sumérgete en el arte de la interpretación con este recurso diseñado para acompañarte en cada paso de tu camino como actor o actriz.

So many talented actors have trouble preparing and making choices when it comes to tapping into the emotional life of a character. When your director says action, are you truly connected to your character and their world? Be Your Own Coach, by Amy Werba and Peter Meagher, is a manual that will allow you to prepare by yourself, for yourself, before an audition or on set.

Mastering the Russian Accent: A Guide for Actors is the essential resource for performers looking to convincingly portray Russian characters. This comprehensive audiobook breaks down the core differences between Russian and English phonetics, building a strong foundation for authentic accent work. It thoroughly covers the key sounds of a Russian accent, including consonant variations, pure vowels, and the distinctive rolled "r," along with techniques for developing appropriate vocal placement, resonance, and breath control for a natural delivery.

In 180 easily cross-referenced selections, Master Acting Teacher Peter Frisch embraces the notion that the joy of acting is in the specific work of transformation through imagination and belief. His innovative techniques are complemented by pragmatic answers about auditioning, camera work, casting, training, comedy, etc.