Michael Venske

Last week I had the incredible opportunity to do some background work for a national Tempur Pedic commercial. After the commercial shoot I learned this important piece of information: the director’s name.

Yeah, its silly.  I know.

Sometimes though the actors on set, especially extras on a shoot, don’t always pay attention to whom the director is. Especially if all the direction is coming from the AD (assistant director).

Here’s this week’s tip:

Ask for the director’s name.  Look at the director’s resume.  Do your research.  Be professional on set.  Stand out.  Introduce yourself — after all, what could it hurt?

Had I the foresight to ask the director’s name before the shoot, I would have known I was working with an individual from Hollywood that’s directed a number of episodes of Dexter and Six Feet Under.

Have a great weekend!

Michael