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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The Runner Is a Critical Disaster and a Streaming Smash for Gal Gadot

Kevin Macdonald’s real-time thriller sits at 10% on Rotten Tomatoes yet hit No. 1 on Prime Video in the US, the UK and 38 more countries. The story, the filmmakers and the London shoot.

How to update your portfolio every year to stay competitive

A step-by-step guide on updating your professional materials: what expires annually, what lasts longer, signs that it's time for a reshoot, and how to refresh your portfolio on a budget.

Primetime Turns Robert Pattinson Into To Catch a Predator’s Chris Hansen

A24’s Primetime, Lance Oppenheim’s fiction debut, opens September 25. The real Murphy, Texas, case behind it, the Venice reception and why Chris Hansen is buying ads before every screening.

Digger Turns Tom Cruise Into the Man Who Broke the Planet

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s satire opens October 2. Here is what we know about the plot, the cast, the VistaVision shoot and Cruise’s unrecognizable transformation.

Verity Brings Colleen Hoover’s Darkest Bestseller to Theaters

Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett lead Michael Showalter’s R-rated thriller, opening October 2. What to know before you go.

The Social Reckoning Puts Facebook Back on Trial, Sorkin Style

Aaron Sorkin writes and directs the story of whistleblower Frances Haugen, with Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg. In theaters October 9.

The benefits of stage combat and how to get started

Discover the difference between stage combat and martial arts, the skills it provides actors, and the essential safety rules for filming fight scenes.

Balancing Acting Gigs with a Full-Time Job

Why production schedules often clash with standard working 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 present your credits when you have no experience, and which skills help or hinder your chances.

Balancing Relationships with an Unpredictable Production Schedule

Why film and commercial work can be challenging for families, how to manage shifting plans, handle financial instability, and leave your character at the door.

Everything an actor needs to know about props and costumes

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

Finding Film and TV Opportunities Outside Major Production Hubs

Discover why productions move to regional locations, how film commissions work, and how actors can leverage their local status to land roles.

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