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Working On Set

You booked it. Now the job is a different job. Sets run on unwritten rules, and the actors who get asked back are almost never the ones who were merely good in the scene - they are the ones who were easy, prepared and pleasant at 5am on day nine.

Start with the masterclass Go to the library

Journey 7 is the whole thing in ninety minutes. Watch it before your next booking, not after.

Start with the masterclass

The full masterclass on being on set and being asked back.

Journey 7 · 1h 29m

Working On Set - Nail Each Booking And Get Rehired

Nailing the booking and getting rehired. Call times, set protocol, working with the director, and the behaviour that quietly decides whether they call you again.

Class downloads

Four downloads with this masterclass

Open the masterclass and you will find them under the video: a Class Summary Booklet so you can read it instead of rewatching, a How To Guide laid out in the order you do the work, a Goal Checklist to tick off as you go, and a 50 question Test with the answers at the back.

Journey 7 downloads

Quick read guides

Short guides pulled straight from the masterclass. Handy to share with an actor friend, too.

Free guide

Your First Day on Set as an Actor: Set Etiquette

Who to sign in with, who to ask, and the one page scene map Kym carries on every set.

Free guide

Self Tape Setup at Home: Kym Jackson's Kit List

The backdrop, lighting, framing and export settings Kym uses at home, in a hotel, or with no kit at all.

Questions actors ask

Two-minute answers, straight from the casting directors, agents and managers in our library.

Actor question

Co-Star vs Guest Star: TV Roles Explained

What each TV role means and what it pays in 2026.

Actor question

How to Become a Background Actor

Signing up, vouchers and 2026 background rates.

Actor question

How to Get Your Child Into Acting

Training, agents, scams, work permits and Coogan accounts.

Actor question

Teen Actors: A Parent's Guide

Agents, school, legal 18 and money, for parents of 13 to 17 year olds.

The video library

A smaller library than the other hubs - most of what you need is in the class above. These are the specific questions members and filmmakers have asked.

Filmmakers on working with actors · 22 videos

Directors and producers on what makes an actor easy to work with, and what quietly gets you cut.

▶What Are Some Dos & Don't For Actor Demoreels?2:01 ▶What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set? With Kate Dennis2:00 ▶When, If Ever, Can Actors Reach Directly Out To Directors?1:55 ▶Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes?0:19 ▶Do You Recommend Specific Actors When You Are Casting A Specific TV Show?0:35 ▶Do You Teach Any Classes?0:59 ▶Have You Ever Hired Someone From An Unsolicited Self Tape? With Kate Dennis0:37 ▶How Can Actors Stay Top Of Mind With Directors?0:49

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▶How Do You Feel About Actors Giving You A Present After A Shoot?0:11 ▶How Does A Director Pitch Themselves To Direct Episodic Television?0:54 ▶How Mindful Should A Director Be When Directing Series Regulars?0:50 ▶How Much Rehearsal With Actors Do You Like Before Shooting?0:59 ▶How Should A Performance Be Modulated Between Different Sized Shots?0:46 ▶Is It Helpful For Actors To Be Aware Of What Lenses Are Being Used On Set?0:55 ▶On Set, What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Different To New Actors On Set?1:02 ▶What Are Gifts You Love & Don't Love?0:42 ▶What Are Some Do's & Don'ts For Actor Demo Reels? With Kate Dennis0:42 ▶What Can An Actor Do On Set To Make Them More Hirable?1:08 ▶What Do Actors Need To Know About Continuity?1:16 ▶What Does A Day Look Like For An Episodic TV Director?1:29 ▶What Research Do You Do For A Television Series You Are Directing?1:17 ▶Where Do You Meet Actors Outside The Audition Process?0:44

Parents and young performers on set · 33 videos

Set rules for under-18s, what a parent should and should not do, and how to protect a young performer.

▶My Teenager Is Being Bullied On Set, What Should I Do?1:53 ▶As The Parent, What Are My Duties On Set?0:30 ▶As The Parent, What Are My Duties On Set? With Bonnie J Wallace0:18 ▶Can I Be On-Set When My Child Actor Is Doing His/Her Scenes?0:56 ▶Can I Be On-Set When My Child Actor Is Doing His/Her Scenes? With Bonnie J Wallace0:14 ▶Do I Fly With My Child Or Teen When They Are Acting Out Of Town?0:16 ▶Do I Fly With My Teen When They Are Acting Out Of Town?0:38 ▶How Can I Get My Teen A Bigger Role On The Production?0:32

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▶How Can I Get My Teen A Bigger Role On The Production? With Bonnie J Wallace0:18 ▶How Involved Should I Be As The Parent Of A Child Or Teen Actor On Set?0:36 ▶How Involved Should I Be As The Parent Of The Actor On Set?1:16 ▶How Long Can A Child Actor Be On Set Legally?1:18 ▶How Long Can A Child Actor Be On Set Legally? With Bonnie J Wallace0:57 ▶I Don't Want My Teenager Swearing In This Film, How Do I Get The Script Changed?1:27 ▶If My Child Needs A Parent Present On Set, Do I Get Paid For My Time Also?0:19 ▶If My Child Needs A Parent Present On Set, Do I Get Paid For My Time Also? With Bonnie J Wallace0:23 ▶My Child / Teen Is Being Bullied On Set, What Should I Do?0:25 ▶My Child Or Teen Has Special Dietary Requirements, Who Do I Speak To?0:29 ▶My Child Or Teen Is Out Of Control On Set, What Should I Do?0:23 ▶My Teen Has Special Dietary Requirements, Who Do I Speak Too?0:25 ▶My Teen Hates Their Costume, Who Should I Talk Too?0:31 ▶My Teen Is Out Of Control On Set, What Should I Do?1:06 ▶My Teen Isn't Doing Their Best Work, Can I Step In & Direct My Child?0:22 ▶My Teen Isn't Doing Their Best Work, Can I Step In And Direct My Child?0:26 ▶My Teen Isn't Happy With The Script, Who Should I Talk To?1:04 ▶My Teen Isn't Happy With The Script, Who Should I Talk To? With Bonnie J Wallace0:20 ▶What Are Some General Tips On How My Teen Should Behave On Set?0:46 ▶What Are Some General Tips On How My Teen Should Behave On Set? With Bonnie J Wallace0:37 ▶What Should I Not Do As A Parent On Set With My Child?0:53 ▶Who Is My Point Person On Set For Asking Logistical Questions For My Teen?0:29 ▶Who Is My Point Person On Set For Asking Logistical Questions For My Teen? With Bonnie J Wallace0:17 ▶Will Production Provide Schooling For My Teen Or Child?0:14 ▶Will Production Provide Schooling For My Teen?0:31

Background and day player work · 6 videos

Working as background, what it is and is not good for, and set behaviour when you are not the lead.

▶What Is Extra Work Or Background Work Booking Service?1:58 ▶How Can I Find Extra Or Background Work?1:48 ▶Can I Get A Speaking Role From Background Work?1:06 ▶Do I Need To Use Central Casting For Extra Work Or Background Work?0:40 ▶Should I Pay A Monthly Fee To An Extra Work Or Background Work Booking Service?0:56 ▶What Is Background Work?0:55

After the booking · 14 videos

What to do with a credit once you have it. The follow-up most actors never do.

▶JOURNEY 9 | How To Create Your Own Content1h 43m ▶What To Do When Your Movie Is At A Film Festival23 min ▶How Can I Promote a Project I Am In?8:37 ▶Promote Your Upcoming Releases4:08 ▶Should I Do An Automated Email Newsletter?3:59 ▶Drop Your Commission Check To Your Representation In Person2:40

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▶9. Capitalize on Your Bookings2:14 ▶Where To Find Red Carpets To Attend1:43 ▶I Am Promoting (ie.Webseries), Is Twitter An Effective Form Of Advertising?0:26 ▶Is It Better To Use A Mailing List Or Send Personalized Emails?1:09 ▶Should I Do The Red Carpet When I'm A Guest At The Event?1:00 ▶Should I Send Press Out To My Network?1:09 ▶What Are Good Times To Send Emails To My Network List?1:14 ▶What Is The Best Way To Market A Show I Am Putting On?1:08

One more thing. Nobody on a set cares how you prepared. They care whether you know your lines, hit your mark, and do not make the day longer. Do those three and you will out-earn more talented actors for your whole career.