Behind the Scenes: Alexander Shaida

Alexander Shaida

Editor-in-chief

Alexander Shaida is the editor-in-chief of ACMODASI. He chooses the topics for the Behind the Scenes section and reads and edits every piece before it goes live: film and TV news, looks at the profession and practical guides for people who want to work on screen.

Alexander was born in 1983. He graduated from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute but did not go on to work in engineering; instead he worked in producing, directing, advertising and other cultural projects. Having been on the other side of the casting process — where productions are shot, performers are chosen and decisions are made — helps him see what actors and models really need to know.

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Critics Panned Gal Gadot’s The Runner, but Viewers Made It a Hit

Kevin Macdonald’s thriller on Prime Video: 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and No. 1 in the US, the UK and 38 other countries. What the film is about, who made it and how London became its set.

How to update your portfolio every year for better results

A step-by-step guide on updating your materials: what expires in a year, what lasts longer, and how to keep your portfolio current without spending a fortune.

Robert Pattinson Plays Chris Hansen in A24’s Primetime

Lance Oppenheim’s first fiction feature about To Catch a Predator: the true story of the Murphy sting, the Venice premiere, the reviews and the real Chris Hansen’s response.

Tom Cruise Plays an Oil Tycoon in Iñárritu’s New Film Digger

Digger opens on 2 October: the story, the cast, the VistaVision shoot and why Tom Cruise is almost unrecognisable in the trailer.

Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Star in Colleen Hoover’s Verity

The psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestseller opens on 2 October: the plot, the cast, the filmmakers and why the industry is watching it closely.

Aaron Sorkin Returns to Facebook With The Social Reckoning

The Social Reckoning opens on 9 October: the story of whistleblower Frances Haugen, Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and everything we know about the film.

Benefits of stage combat classes and how to get started

Discover how stage combat differs from martial arts, the skills it provides to actors, and the essentials of safety during the filming of action sequences.

Balancing Your Acting Career with a Full-Time Job

Why shooting schedules often clash with standard work hours, which employment formats actually work, and how to decide when it's time to go full-time.

How to write an acting resume and avoid common mistakes

Learn what to include in your resume and in what order, how to list credits when starting out, which skills are valuable, and the difference between a resume and a website profile.

Balancing Family Life with an Unpredictable Acting Schedule

Why production work can strain family relationships, how to manage shifting plans, handle fluctuating finances, and leave your character at the door.

Essential costume and prop tips every actor should know

Learn how fittings work, who is responsible for the wardrobe, and why continuity is more important than your comfort on set.

How to find acting opportunities outside of major film hubs

Discover why productions are moving to regional locations, how to leverage local film commissions, and how to start your acting career without moving to a metro city.

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