The Cinema Gym w/ Alex D’Lerma is a podcast about the art & biz of acting for camera.
Alex D’Lerma (Acting for Camera Coach, Award-Winning Filmmaker, & former UCLA Ext Film instructor) at www.TheCinemaGym.com
Think movie s*x scenes and auditions are awkward? Discover the truth about acting in the n**e. Leslie Augustine (Strange Angel) and Alex discuss how to make acting in the n**e safe, comfortable, and strictly professional.
Want to land more action, thriller, or cop dramas? Award winning filmmaker Alex D’Lerma & Game of Thrones actor Marcos James discuss the actor’s secret weapon. Watch the full episode of this Cinema Gym podcast topic (special skills). Click YouTubeLink In Bio!
Are your acting special skills getting you booked? Discover how you can learn unique talents for little or as an exchange and not break the bank. Skills are your acting secret weapon. Join actor Marcos James (Game of Thrones) and Alex on the latest episode of the Cinema Gym Podcast for great tips and tricks. Click YouTubeLink In Bio for full episode!
Mastering special skills is the ultimate secret weapon for actors! Marcos James (Game of Thrones) and Alex D’Lerma (Cinema Gym podcast host) discuss why learning new talents helps you land more roles. Watch the full Episode 106 of our podcast for details.
Tired of submitting for everything and hearing nothing back? Here’s the ultimate actor hack: the stranger survey. Find out how people truly see you, claim your casting lane, and tailor your headshots to book more roles! The 10-Second Archetype Survey Challenge: Ask 10–15 people who don’t know you well (co-workers, actor friends, or casual acquaintances) this one question: “What 5–10 character types do you see me playing?” Have a multiple choice list to show them. Write down their answers, find the common denominators, and define your core branding! For more branding tips view this full Cinema Gym Podcast episode 105. Click YouTubeLink In Bio to watch now!
Why do actors hate being put in a box, but Hollywood studios love it? 🎬 While many actors resist being confined to one specific “type” in order to showcase their true creative versatility, the entertainment business relies on this practice to function efficiently. For studios, knowing exactly what they are getting reduces risk, shortens the casting process, and builds recognizable “brands” that audiences trust. Mastering your type can actually help you book more consistently, allowing you to build the career capital needed to eventually break out and play diverse roles later on. Kimberly Jentzen (acting teacher) and Alex D’Lerma (acting coach) tackle this topic in the FULL episode of the Cinema Gym Podcast. Click YouTubeLink In Bio!
Actors need to identify their best on screen type for agents, managers, and Casting. This can be challenging. But check out the full podcast episode for valuable tips from Acting Coachs, Kimberly Jentzen and Alex D’Lerma. Click the YouTube link in bio for full conversation.
The casting director asks the one question you didn’t expect! Yikes! Lauren Ellen Thompson (Days of our Lives) shares a teaser from a casting session she booked for a Denzel Washington film. For the rest of the story Click YouTubeLink In Bio and watch this FULL Cinema Gym Podcast episode.
The previous reel set up the question… How do you deal with a Star who exercises his power on set dispite the wishes of the director? Lauren Ellen Thompson (The Fugitive) continues her story of working with Oscar winning super star Denzel Washington. For the FULL Cinema Gym Podcast conversation Click YouTubeLink Link In Bio. And follow us for weekly working actor wisdom.
How do you deal with a Star who takes control of your scene and character? Lauren Ellen Thompson (The Fugitive) shares valuable lessons from working with Oscar winning actor Denzel Washington.