Finding work in Hollywood

Here's a topic that's close to my own heart right now. YIKES, I'M STILL AVAILABLE is a thought that can erode confidence. It may just mean the universe is setting up a great opportunity. That's what I thought when I heard the earth moved in the southern hemisphere last night.

It's true. New Zealand is now a full foot closer to Australia after a 7.8 shaker - the largest quake in the region since 1931. Technically, NZ didn't move though, it grew. It's also interesting that it corresponded with the longest solar eclipse of the century.



Looking forward to an amazing future is the way I choose to feel. Might as well have fun with it. And if nothing else, these factual earth events are material for The Late, Late Show. You know Craig Ferguson will do something with them tonight, right? Here's last night's monologue.



Sometimes it's hard to remember there are powerful forces at work in the invisible. My mind always goes to movies for inspiration. I'm obviously not the only one. Take Harry Potter for example. The way I see it, his continuing adventures are dramatic metaphors for learning to harness the latent invisible "powers" we all possess. Using "the force" is what drove the Star Wars franchise too.

J.K. Rowling's imaginary world is fun to play in (in fact it will soon manifest as an elaborate theme park in Universal's Orlando Resort). And of course, the FX and sets and costumes are cool but it's masses of people identifying with the powers of the character that puts the franchise at the top of the charts. Okay, now I'm getting preachy.

Well, so in the mundane sense, it's still true that the best way to get a job in the TV and film business in Hollywood is through networking, listing yourself with your guild, calling your agent and telling everybody you're available. Then there are these resources...

EntertainmentCareers
4EntertainmentJobs
JobFox
LinkedIn
Our Gang Agency, Inc

The studio websites are accessible too. Disney and Universal both have extensive listings. There's nothing like actually going to the personnel office though so they can see you. Bring your referrals. Reputation is everything.

You know what they say. When you want something, give it to someone else. GOOD LUCK! Right now I'm open to anything.