Social media has become an integral part of our lives, so
much that we cannot imagine living without it. Businesses, individuals,
companies and even the government are using the medium to sell ideas, promote
their products and services and interact with consumers, first hand. As a
nollywood actor, you too have the chance to make use of this great tool to
improve your talent and your career.
MAKE FILM
FRIENDS
As an actor, you want to send friend request to directors,
producers, production managers and other people you have meet on set. Doing
this will give you the opportunity to monitor their activities and know what is
‘going on’. Some of them might decide to post audition notice on their timeline
of which may not be available anywhere else.
INTERACT
WITH YOUR FILM FRIENDS
If you understand the law of communication you will know that
it is easier for you to get a role in a movie, connecting directly with the
director or producer, than going to an audition. This is why you must try
chatting with your movie friends once in a while. Don’t go straight into
discussing about an opportunity they may have for you, rather, start with
greeting them and asking about their life, family and work. Discuss how you
feel about one of their movies of which you have seen and suggest how they can
improve on it. But do this in a subtle tone. Avoid chatting with them every
other day; they will ignore you and you will lose their friendship.
JOIN GROUPS
AND PAGES
There are countless groups and pages, on facebook, especially
those ones that provide information about auditions, acting tips and
connections for actors. Join these groups and pages and always make comments on
issues that means a lot to you.
PROMOTE
YOURSELF
One of the good things about social media is that it gives
everyone equal chance to promote themselves. As an actor, you never can tell
who is looking, watching or listening. This is why you should organize your
social media home pages in a way that it makes you look appealing. Have a solid
Facebook homepage with well taken studio pictures and images. Create an album
where you will post pictures taken on set and auditions, and let people know
about the films you have taken part in by uploading the posters. If you have a
phone with a solid camera, you can also make a video profile introducing
yourself and profession to the world. Get rid of all those ugly pictures and
images and replace them with good pictures that shows you are serious with your
work.
GET SUPPORT
FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS
It will do you a lot of good if you promote a movie you
featured in – no matter how small the role may be. Promoting your film on
social media will help you get support from your family and friends, which is
so much needed as you venture into your career. Nollywood gives opportunity to
all, but it is those who take it by the horn that reach the Promised Land.
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