Episodic Season (Showbiz Term of the Day) One of the major casting and filming seasons of the year in the entertainment industry is episodic season. The other is pilot season (see “When Is Pilot Season in Los Angeles?” and “What Is Pilot Season? (Showbiz Term of the Day)” for more on pilot season). The peak …
Tag Archive: Acting Terminology
May 26
What Is Improv? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
Today’s showbiz term of the day is “improv.” If you type the word “improv” into just about any editor where spelling is checked, the word will be flagged as being spelled incorrectly. But in the world of acting, the word “improv” is a term that is used regularly. It is one of many showbiz terms …
Feb 18
What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? For those with children interested in the entertainment industry, it is very important to understand what a Coogan Blocked Trust Account is. As soon as you get a California entertainment work permit (see “Do You Need an Entertainment Work Permit for Your Child Actor?“) for your child, you …
Jan 21
What is Pilot Season? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
There is a lot of talk about “pilot season” right now in Los Angeles. That is because pilot season is going on right now. The time referred to as “pilot season” used to be much more well-defined than it is now. But it does still occur. My daughter and I have been friends with several …
Dec 11
What Is SAG? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
You’ve probably heard the showbiz term “SAG” with regards to actors, awards, and projects. You probably not only wonder what SAG is but probably also wonder “What Does SAG Stand For?” I know “SAG” was one of many terms/acronyms I often heard and wondered about when my daughter and I first came to Los Angeles. …