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Eric Goins

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Eric Goins is an Atlanta-based actor, improviser, entrepreneur, and communication expert whose career spans television, film, business, and leadership. Best known for roles in The Righteous Gemstones, Halt and Catch Fire, Stargirl, Will Trent, Cobra Kai, and the upcoming Hulu limited series Murdaugh: Death in the Family, Eric has built a career around authentic storytelling—both on screen and off.

In addition to his work as a performer, Eric serves as President of the SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Local and has held numerous national leadership positions, helping shape the future of the entertainment industry through contract negotiations, performer advocacy, and workforce initiatives.

Drawing on a background in corporate marketing, more than 25 years of improvisation, and decades of experience in film and television, Eric is also the founder of Compass Actor Services and Chief Collaboration Officer at COLAB, where he helps actors, leaders, and organizations communicate with greater authenticity, confidence, and impact.

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Father, husband, actor, improvisor. Steve Sharpe/The Gambler on DC's "STARGIRL". #haltandcatchfire #dcstargirl #cwstargirl

Get @reshare_app • @beyondtheaudition 🎬🎬 WANT TO G Get @reshare_app • @beyondtheaudition 🎬🎬 WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST JOB IN FILM & TELEVISION?

We talk a lot here at Beyond the Audition about what actors need to know—but this one is for EVERYONE who wants to get into the business.

I’m thrilled to be joining my good friend Christina Northrop of My First Job in Film for a special virtual workshop:

DON’T F*CK UP THE COFFEE

Getting the Gig. Keeping the Gig. ☕️🎬

I’ve spent more than three decades working in film and television—as an editor, producer, and director—and I’ve learned that getting your first opportunity is only part of the battle.

You also need to know how to show up, how to behave on a set, how to build relationships, how to make yourself valuable, and—most importantly—how to get asked back.

And there are a LOT of things nobody teaches you in film school.

So we’re going to talk about them.

This is for actors, PAs, writers, producers, directors, camera, art department, costumes, sound, editors, and anyone who wants to find their way into the film & TV business.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
💻 Live Online
🎟️ FREE for My First Job in Film members

Come with questions. There are no stupid ones.

👉 Sign up through My First Job in Film or follow Christina for more information.

⸻

🎙️ AND WHILE I HAVE YOU…

A new episode of EYES ON just dropped!

I had the pleasure of talking with hosts Tanner Kling and Chris Hanada about directing, filmmaking, and the business of making television.

If you’re interested in what happens behind the camera, give it a listen. 🎬

And if you found me through @beyondtheaudition, welcome! This community started with actors, but the goal has always been to help people understand the business and become better collaborators on set.

There’s room for all of us in this crazy business. ❤️

#BeyondTheAudition #MyFirstJobInFilm #EyesOnPodcast #FilmIndustry #Television FilmAndTV FilmCareers BreakingIntoFilm Filmmakers Actors Directors Producers FilmCrew EntertainmentIndustry BehindTheScenes FirstJobInFilm
Take 14 is usually not where the breakthrough is h Take 14 is usually not where the breakthrough is hiding. 😂

One of the hardest parts of a self-tape is knowing when to stop.

At some point, another take isn’t making the work better — it’s just making you feel like you’re doing something.

If the tape is clear, connected, technically solid, and actually represents the work you want to submit, pick the strongest take and let it go.

Sometimes “done” is a skill too.
One of my favorite parts of this work is helping a One of my favorite parts of this work is helping actors figure out what actually matters next — and what can wait.

Get @reshare_app • @compassactorservices A strategy session should leave you with a plan — not 14 new things to worry about.

The Compass Strategy Intensive starts before we meet. I review the materials you send, we spend 90 minutes working through what is actually helping or getting in the way, and afterward you receive a written Strategy Packet with clear priorities and next steps.

The goal isn’t more advice. It’s knowing what to do next.

Compass Strategy Intensive — $250.
Learn more: compassactorservices.com/compass-strategy-intensive/

#AtlantaActors #ActorCareer #ActingBusiness #CompassActorServices
The camera knows where you are. Your job is not t The camera knows where you are.

Your job is not to manage the lens. It’s to affect the person you’re actually talking to.

That’s where the scene lives.

#SelfTape #AuditionTips #ActorTips #AtlantaActors
There is no prize for getting your self-tape in fi There is no prize for getting your self-tape in first. And somehow I feel like that’s controversial.

Early isn’t the goal. Professionally ready is.

Give yourself enough runway to do the work, solve the logistics, and submit a tape that’s actually ready to represent you.
Turns out “three haircuts ago” is a legitimate uni Turns out “three haircuts ago” is a legitimate unit of measurement for headshots.

Every so often, it’s worth putting your headshot, reel, and recent work side by side and asking: do these still look like the actor I am now?
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