Virtually every actor I have met over the years, dreamed of the day when they would finally get to hear the words “and the nominees are” followed by their name.

The Academy Awards are the preeminent industry event and simply being in attendance can be absolutely career changing. Of course being nominated and winning an Oscar is often a pivotal moment for actors.

Not only do the nominees and winners benefit from their increased industry visibility, they also provide a blueprint for other actors to follow.

Most actors don’t really seize the opportunity though. They watch the awards show just like everyone else and gossip about the winners afterwards.

However, professional actors do something completely different. They know that being in attendance is critical so they do everything possible to get to attend.

At the very least, they watch the show to study the winners and nominees. If you want to build your career as a professional actor, that’s something you should do too. Here’s where to start...

The best case scenario would be for you to take part in the ceremony somehow. I know that seems daunting and impossible but it may not be.

There are a lot of moving parts that make the show possible and even an actor that is new to the industry may be able to take part.

It helps if you align yourself with a seasoned public relations specialist so that you can be among the first to know when there is a space available.

We’ll talk about how you can take care of the PR yourself in just a bit...

In the event that you find yourself unable to be a part of the awards show in any capacity, the next best thing is to study the nominees and winners.

That is probably one of the most effective things you can do to build your acting career.

When you do that, you get incredible insights into what the industry sees as a good performance and a good project.

When projects are successful, they draw attention from the industry and that often leads to more projects that are similar. By studying the nominees and winners, you will get insight into where

the industry is headed and you will be able to customize your headshots and your reel to fit the coming trends.

You can also start to train in particular areas that you may not have recently participated in.

That can go a long way towards being prepared when similar projects move through the different stages of production.

I have seen actors make incredible career progress by doing just that.

See, when a Casting Director picks up your headshot they are looking to see whether you will potentially be a good fit for the roles they are casting.

If your headshots are generic and don’t really show the types of projects you are specializing in, CDs are much more likely to pass you over, preferring to spend time with actors that are more closely aligned.

Simply aligning your materials with the kinds of projects that are currently in the casting process can be a complete game changer for your acting career, and you can spot that by studying the nominees and winners of The Academy Awards.

Having your materials aligned can also go a long way towards increasing your chances of being called in to read.

If you have been around Boost My Star for any length of time, you know that if the industry doesn’t know you, they can’t hire you. That’s why it’s important for you to increase your visibility where Casting Directors and industry decision makers are looking for talent.

That’s the first step...

Once they know who you are, you have to give them a reason to call you in to read, and as I mentioned a moment ago, having your headshots and resume clearly aligned with the kinds of projects that are moving through production can be that reason.

When you have the opportunity to read for a Casting Director, they are trying to determine how well you will be able to portray the character on set.
So, if you have studied the nominees and winners, you can adjust your audition and make character choices similar to theirs.

That way, you can deliver a performance that resonates with CDs and industry decision makers. That can be incredibly effective for multiple reasons.

See, when Casting Directors decide to move forward with you they are putting a lot of trust in your ability. That’s why they often feel more comfortable with actors that have an established industry reputation.

In terms of building trust with CDs, there’s nothing quite like winning an Academy Award.

However, what they most want to see from actors when they are in the building stages of their career is complete dedication.

They want to know that if they move forward with you, nothing will stop you from delivering your best on set.

That’s why you have to show CDs that you are a true professional and not a hobbyist. Here’s how I can help with that.

Can you see how the Academy Awards can help you succeed as an actor, even if you don’t get the opportunity to attend?

Even though the show has passed for this year, there is still plenty of time for you to use it to build your acting career by studying the nominees and winners.

If you want to bounce ideas about that, feel free to get in touch! I am happy to help however I can because I truly want to...

See you at the top,
Scott