Stars of Wisdom is a "new" website devoted to helping talented people succeed, to reach out and realize their dreams

This website is ideal for everyone including aspiring Singers, Musicians, Bands, Dancers, Actresses/Actors and Models - If you have talent, to get started the first thing to do is sign-up and contact the website administrator

The talent industry is very competitive, you need the edge and so it's essential to have the right information and guidance to achieve success, and of course you need to believe in yourself, be dedicated and willing to work hard. The other key to success is "Exposure" getting out there and making yourself known, when opportunity comes along you want to grab on to it and hold on tight.

Stars of Wisdom is a respectful, friendly and fun website community (message board), where our members share in discussions of all sort of various and diverse interests. Stars of Wisdom is based on an online community but we offer more than that...

...we offer free services to assist talented people, to ensure high quality professional standards. Importantly we offer links to castings/auditions and listing of reputable agents (over 22,000 available listings, searchable database that is updated regularly) At Stars of Wisdom we don't pretend to be the world largest castings/auditions website, in fact we are not, we simply forward to our members links to listings of reputable agencies, companies, organizations, castings and auditions. This approach gives our talented members the freedom to freely choose their own options and paths in their careers.

At Stars of Wisdom we also offer our talented members free "Talent Listing" including additional "Talent Web-Page" featuring slide show photo gallery and more such as space for musicians to upload their songs, all this is absolutely "Free" there are no hidden costs. We are happy to assist talented people and we also freely provide guidance and assistance to get all our talented members ready for their journey on the road to success. We offer all this for free.

So what are you waiting for?   You're welcome to contact us, we'll be happy to assist you.

IMPORTANT: This website is new, all entries will take time to compile a listing for publishing on the talent page, so please be patient. For more information contact the administrator of this website. Sample of Member Talent Page - Click Here

Useful Informational Guide:

PHOTOS
Most importantly are close-up head shots called "Composites", the industry standard size prints are 8 x 10 photos. Photos are essential for actresses, actors, models and dancers. We recommend you Include at least 4x full body shots taken at various angles/poses. Highlight your best features such as your eyes, hands, feet, or lips. Also, you may want to include 1x black & white head-shot. Photos are definitely a most important marketing tool. People need to know what they're getting when they call you in to audition. So, if you are not a model-type, please do not get glamorous headshots. But if you are gorgeous, let the viewer know. Appearance is important, lasting impressions come from that first glance. Your headshot is your business card. Remember casting directors will glance once at your picture, so you have only one chance to capture their interest. Professional photos are very expensive, but you won't get very far without them. You can spend anywhere between $50 - $600. Don't take photos using cheap disposable or low res digital camera's. Professional high quality photos are very crucial. Also consider the best photographers are well connected so this presents a chance to acquire referrals to local agencies.

PHOTO TIPS
1 - To make your face look sleek, always keep your chin out and tilt your face straight forward toward the camera (not down).

2 - Don't use heavy eye liner, dark eye liner on upper and lower lash lines will make your eyes seem smaller and squinty.

3 - Dark lip hue can make you lips look smaller.

PHOTO SHOOTS
At some point in our lives, we’ll most likely be asked to pose for a professional photographer - for an engagement announcement, family portrait, or work-related event. As most photographs in drivers’ licenses and passports show, it’s not necessarily a happy occasion. We appear frozen with fear and discomfort, as if facing a firing squad instead of a camera. Yet the experience need not be so torturous, or the outcome so depressing. Be confident and relax.

RESUME
There are certain standards for an actor's resume. It must be well-written and professional. List all of your past and current training, experiences (TV, Film, Etc'), talents, skills, etc. Attach your head-shot photo back-to-back with an 8 x 10 resume with staples neatly in each corner, or get resumes professionally printed on the back of your photos. Your resume will have your name at the top, then the names of any actors' unions to which you belong. A voice mail or message service phone number should be prominent so that the agents will know how to contact you (this will eventually be replaced with your agency information). Your height, weight, eye and hair colors come next. Below that, begin listing your credits, or the things that you've acted in (extra work doesn't count). If you have any film experience, that comes first under the heading "Film." Television credits are next on the page, followed by Theater, Training and Education, and finally Special Skills (e.g., surfing, gymnastics,certified scuba diver). Once you have an agent, he or she will probably have specific layout preferences. Don't stress too much about the resume if you are just getting started. Agencies are much more concerned with your look and your personality than your experience or your talent

ASPIRING ACTORS ACTRESSES
Your success in the entertainment industry relies solely on connections and who you know. We believe the only way to acquire these connections is to audition in front of 500 major casting directors, producers, magazines, corporations over 1200 talent agencies. If you do your best and know you have performed your audition perfectly but didn't get the part? Don't be daunted, don't ever give up, a great audition doesn't guarantee you will get the part, it all depends on what the casting and producers want, whatever their opinions might be. If you want to be successful you must never give up, you must always be determined, be positive and happy, but most of all... don't expect to get every part for every audition you apply for.

TALENT AGENCIES
It is your responsibility to select an agent which is right for you, and you can do so by simply sending out your picture and resume to all the agents in your area. They will call you back and schedule an audition only if they are impressed with your picture. Every city or town has well-established talent agencies. Contact a few different agencies and see what they say. The key to success is an agent that is established and experienced! Ask for references and credentials before signing any contracts. We advise you to sign a non-exclusive 1-2 year contract with a local talent agency to make certain they perform their duties professionally

SCHOOL & TRAINING
Acting may seem easy. Often enough actresses/actors don't get the part because they lack the training and experience. There are many schools and classes that specialize in different entertainment fields such as commercial acting, printwork, runway modeling,etc. Decide on what it is you're best suited for and most interested in, and focus your training on that. Great training may cost a substantial amount of money, however it will play an important part in reaching your goals. Be careful in your selections because there are many frauds. Always check references & credentials.

SINGERS
You really want to know if you're good!?!, start singing for strangers. Be professional and put a package together, record labels and music industry moguls want the whole package. Have pictures, a bio, and your music always available to give out. If you don't know how to get started, we can help you. Don't get caught in a good opportunity unprepared. If you want to become successful, you have to work hard. Don't be intimidated if someone asks you to sing on the spot because that's what they will do. If you won't sing in front of five people, they won't put you in front of 5,000. Be proud and just do what you're good at, that's why you wanted to be here. Stop making excuses, and start singing.

MUSICIANS - BANDS
The most important tools are your CD and Video, and never refer to a CD or Video as "Demo's" when opportunity comes along you want to be well prepared, have professional impact, you need to capture their attention. The music business is a very competitive industry. Auditions: A lot of agencies, record companies and publishers will listen to just the first part of your material, and if your song or video doesn't capture their interests within 15 to 60 seconds they will switch off. Always keep photos, resumes and media press clippings organized in a portfolio for auditions, mail-outs and meetings. Also keep a list of valuable contacts names, addresses and always be respectful at auditions and meetings because you never know just how valuable a contact may be. Contacts are a vital tool. The best resource is the "Music Industry Directory" listing names, addresses and phone numbers for agencies, record companies, publishers, photographers, video production, etc'.