
118 | Why You’re Not Booking (It's Not What You Think)
2025/12/17 | 19 mins.
📍 If you're an actor who's ready to build better access and visibility for your craft while getting paid at the same time, then book a free strategy call and let's make that happen: 📍Get the GOODS from the Booked in 2026 BANG BUNDLE.📍Join the 5-Day Side Door Challenge for ActorsYour acting career isn’t stuck because you’re “not talented enough,” too old, or because your nose is weird.(Trust me, I tried blaming all of those.)After coaching hundreds of actors, I’ve learned something most acting advice gets completely wrong:If you’re not booking auditions, it’s usually not a talent problem. It’s a structural problem.In this episode, I break down exactly why actors stop getting auditions and introduce the S.I.C.K. Framework, my assessment tool to diagnose what’s actually blocking your career.I’ll show you the four core gaps that keep talented actors submitting self-tapes into the void, and the counter-intuitive Curator Method that helped me go from 47 years old, zero contacts, and totally invisible to working with Netflix, A24, and Hallmark.This is how you skip the line, stop waiting for permission, and take control of your acting career, even if you don’t have an agent, industry connections, or a “perfect” résumé yet.If you’re tired of guessing what casting directors want…If you’re done blaming the system (or yourself)…And if you’re ready to stop playing by rules that were never designed to work for you…

117 | How Actors Can Network with People "Above" Them in the Film Industry
2025/12/10 | 15 mins.
➡️ If you're an actor who's ready to build better access and visibility for your craft while getting paid at the same time, then book a free strategy call and let's make that happen: https://zcal.co/actbold/tca 📍Get the free Access Granted Guide: https://www.act-bold.com/access-guide 📍Join the 5-Day Side Door Challenge for Actors: https://www.act-bold.com/the-side-door-challengeEver wish you could network with people 'above' you in the film industry? Or how about building real acting connections with the casting directors and showrunners who feel totally out of reach? In this video, we talk about networking for actors in a way that actually makes sense - no more “collect business cards and hope for the best.”You’ll hear how actors can connect with casting directors, showrunners, acting coaches, photographers, and other industry professionals at eye level, even if you live far from LA or London. We get into how actors can remove the hierarchy that keeps them feeling “at the bottom,” how to offer real value, how to build acting industry relationships without desperation, and how to open doors in your acting career by creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.You’ll also hear how actors can use local resources, workshops, and their own communities to meet people who can help them grow, how training builds confidence when networking, and how to build an acting career from anywhere. If you’ve been wondering how actors talk to casting directors naturally, how to find acting opportunities in your market, or how to connect with industry people without making it weird, this will make everything feel (and BE) a lot more possible.00:00 When Networking for Actors Feels Out of Reach00:16 Why Traditional Networking for Actors Doesn’t Work01:31 What Connecting at Eye Level Looks Like for Actors02:06 How Collaboration Opens Doors in Your Acting Career04:01 Local Resources Actors Can Use to Meet Industry People05:05 Creating Acting Opportunities and Building Real Relationships07:55 How Training Helps Actors Network With Confidence09:06 Building Your Acting Career From Anywhere12:03 How Actors Can Talk to Industry Pros Without Making It Weird14:40 Real Acting Connections That Lead to Real WorkInterview with John Frank Levey: https://youtu.be/JeIQuQ4kI74Website: https://www.actboldtraining.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/

116 | What the Film Industry Doesn't Want Actors to Know
2025/12/03 | 9 mins.
Work with me: https://zcal.co/actbold/tcaThe Access Granted Guide (free): https://www.act-bold.com/access-guideIf you’re an actor who’s not getting auditions, not getting booked, or your acting career just isn’t moving the way it should — this video will explain exactly why.Most actors stay stuck because they don’t know how casting directors interpret their materials, their reputation, and the opportunities they say “yes” to. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the film industry doesn’t want actors to know — and how to finally take control of your acting career.You’ll learn:✔️ Why actors don’t get booked (even when they’re talented)✔️ Why your acting career feels stuck and how to fix it✔️ What casting directors actually look for in actors✔️ The real reason actors don’t get callbacks✔️ How to stand out as an actor and get more auditions✔️ How intentional actors position themselves differently from forgettable actors✔️ How to evaluate opportunities so you stop wasting time on the wrong roles✔️ The simple framework that helps you build a sustainable, successful acting careerIf you’ve been training hard but still aren’t getting seen, this video gives you clarity, control, and a roadmap forward.Chapters00:00 The Actor’s Dilemma: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough00:25 The FRAME Method Explained00:59 Forgettable vs. Intentional Actors01:37 What Actor Branding Really Is02:33 Breaking Down FRAME (Future, Reputation, Action, Mastery, Evaluate)03:41 Case Study: Kelly’s Career Breakthrough04:50 How “Bad Pairings” Hold Actors Back06:39 The Curator Method07:44 Making Intentional Choices08:50 The Path to Becoming an Intentional ActorResources & Links:The Access Granted Guide (free): https://www.act-bold.com/access-guideWebsite: https://www.actboldtraining.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/

115 | THIS Is Why Most Actors Stay Invisible (and How to Fix It)
2025/12/03 | 12 mins.
Work with me: https://zcal.co/actbold/tcaGet the free Access Granted Guide: https://www.act-bold.com/access-guideMost actors stay invisible for one simple reason — and it’s not talent. It’s access.If you're trained, committed, and doing everything "right" but still not getting in the room, this video is going to make things make sense fast.There are four things actors are usually missing in some combination: skills, industry proof, connections, and the specific knowledge that moves your career forward. Once you know which one is missing for you, you can fix it in a way that also builds visibility and real relationships along the way.In this video, I’ll walk you through how to identify your first access gap, why your efforts aren’t landing the way they should, and how actors build opportunities that put them in front of the people who hire — even if you don’t live in LA or NYC.I’ve used this exact approach to rebuild my acting career from Munich and work with Netflix, A24, Hallmark, and more. The same method has helped actors get in front of casting directors, stunt coordinators, agents, and directors by creating the rooms they need to grow.If you’re tired of being good at what you do and still feeling unseen, start here.Your starting point isn’t a limitation — it’s a clue.00:00 Why Actors Stay Invisible (It’s Not Talent)00:25 How to Identify What *You* Actually Need01:28 The S.I.C.K. Framework for Actors (Skills, Industry Proof, Connections, Knowledge)01:53 A Better Starting Point: What’s Missing, Not What’s “Wrong”02:56 Skills for Actors: Getting Paid to Train03:29 Knowledge Gaps: The Info You Need for Your Next Milestone04:09 Industry Proof for Actors: Showing What You Can Do Today04:44 Connections That Matter: Building Relationships with People Who Hire05:50 My Acting Career Reset: What I Had to Fix First08:43 Real Actor Examples: How This Framework Works in Practice09:36 Your Self-Diagnostic: Find Your First Access Gap11:14 What Changes When You Fix the Right ThingWebsite: https://www.actboldtraining.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/

114 | Why Being Stuck Is Exactly Where You Should Start
2025/11/12 | 12 mins.
Escape Route Playbook (free): https://www.actboldtraining.com/escape-route-playbookIf you’ve been circling your creative comeback, wondering why every step feels uphill, this is for you.When I decided to return to acting at 47, after a 16-year break, in another country, with no reel, no contacts, and rusty German, I had every reason to talk myself out of it. But what changed everything wasn’t waiting until I “had it all together.” It was using what was missing as the way forward.In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start using your gaps—skills, visibility, proof, access—as your next step. You’ll learn how to build opportunities instead of waiting to be discovered, and how to get in the room with people who can actually move your career forward—no agent, no big city required.If you’re a midlife creative wondering how to restart your career after 40, how to build credibility, visibility, and access from wherever you are, this is your roadmap.Grab the free Escape Route Playbook below and start turning what you need into what gets you noticed.Resources & Links:Escape Route Playbook (free): https://www.actboldtraining.com/escape-route-playbookGet on the waitlist for our next free 5 day challenge so you can figure your sh*t out! :-Dhttps://www.actboldtraining.com/escape-route-challengeWebsite: https://www.actboldtraining.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/



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