Kym Jackson
Kym Jackson is the author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for actors and a busy working actress with 60+ feature film and TV credits, including This Is Us, American Crime Story, NCIS, SWAT, and BET show, Rebel.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826
Kym is a voting member of The Television Academy (Emmys), SAG-AFTRA, American MENSA, and a speaker for SAG-AFTRA, MEAA, Women In Film and many other organizations.
In 2019, she filmed the ABC/Disney pilot 'Triangle' as the series regular character of Viking Queen Neela alongside Mike Vogel, Mallory Jansen, and Edwin Hodge.
She is currently in production on the feature film, A Royal In Paradise. Her most recent TV release, The Secrets She Keeps S2, will soon be available on Channel 10, Prime Video, or Paramount+.
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Should I Put A Self Tape On My Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvI taped a great audition, can I put it on my demo reel?
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Should I Cut My Demo Reel Up On Actors Access Into Individual Clips?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I just put up one long demo reel on breakdowns?
Why do people put individual clips on breakdown?
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Can I Use Self-Tapes To Submit Myself For Roles Instead Of A Demo Reel?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I send a self tape in a pitch?
Should I put self tapes up as clips on breakdown services?
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Do I Need A Separate Demo For Comedy & Drama?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat should go first on my reel - comedy or drama?
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How Many Videos Or Demo Reels Should I Put On IMDBpro?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I upload auditions to IMDBpro?
How many demo reels should I put on IMDBpro?
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Should I Upload My Entire Demo Reel To Actors Access?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I need an acting demo or can I just use scenes?
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Can I Add Self-Tapes To My Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhen is it OK to use a self tape in a show reel?
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Should I Put Commercial Footage On My Theatrical Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I put footage from an ad I did on my demo reel?
I did a funny TVC, can I put it on my showreel?
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Can I Use Unreleased Footage On My Demo Reel?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I use a short film that hasn't been released yet on my reel?
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Why Aren't I Getting Auditions?
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How Can I Find My Own Auditions?
A list of the top legitimate self-submission sites can be found here:
https://secretactorsociety.com/resources#/casting-websitesOther versions of this question might be:
How can I get hired as an actor?
How do I get cast?
What is the best way to solicit filmmakers?
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How Can I Get Or Find More Auditions?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat are the reasons why I'm not getting auditions?
How can I improve my marketing materials to get m... -
Do I Need To Learn All My Lines For An Audition?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I have to be off book at my audition?
Will casting expect me to know all the lines?
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How Can I Learn My Lines For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat are some steps to learning my lines and being ready for my audition?
I don't have a reader to he... -
Should I Bring Props To An Audition?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I bring in small hand props to my audition?
Do I use my phone as a prop in an audition?
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Will The Director Be At My Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhen do I meet the director for a TV production?
Are directors at pre-reads?
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Can I Come Early For An Audition?
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Is it OK for me to go hang out in the casting office be... -
What Should I Wear To An Audition?
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What clothing should I avoid wearing to an audition?
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Should I Wear a Uniform To an Audition?
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Should I Shake Hands With The Casting Director At An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhy did a casting director not shake my hand?
Should I hug a casting director?
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Can I Take My Own Reader In For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs it OK to bring my friend to read with me at my audition?
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Is It Ok To Give The Reader Direction In An Audition?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvMy reader sucks! Help!
My reader is sitting down but they need to be standing. Help!
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Should I Network With The Other Actors Before Or After My Audition?
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What Should I Do If There Is Kissing In An Audition Scene?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I kiss the reader in the audition?
How do I approach a kiss in an audition scenario?
Can I ask...
