Blog Posts

An actress known for her facial expressions on her laptop outside with a perplexed expression.
Oct 20, 2025

How Facial Expressions Impact Your Acting

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and actors are expected to keep those windows crystal clear and wide open. While it may seem obvious to the point of condescension that facial expressions impact acting, it’s not often we… Read More

A casting director ready to provide tips on how to not compromise the acting industry.
Oct 13, 2025

How to Not Compromise the Commercial Acting Industry

Going hand-in-hand with the advertising industry, the commercial landscape is always changing. As more non-union commercials are being produced, a lack of union rules to protect the actor is an issue. It’s important to protect the commercial industry from the… Read More

Jenna Ortega attending an event in front of a black and white backdrop.
Oct 8, 2025

17 Famous Actors on the Teachers That Changed Their Lives

Teachers provide a strong influence on our lives, and create the foundation that many of us need to pursue our interests and careers. In the spirit of gratitude, let’s look at the words of acknowledgment and appreciation that famous actors… Read More

Casting Director Jennifer Cooper smiling.
Oct 6, 2025

Jennifer Cooper Talks Getting into Casting and the Oddest Hot ‘CSI: NY’ Request

Similar to many casting directors, Jennifer Cooper found her way into the field following a brief stint pursuing acting. She has cast more than 500 episodes of television in her career, which is an astonishing number when you break it… Read More

An independent film crew and actors shooting a movie outside.
Oct 1, 2025

The Insider’s Guide to Indie Film Casting for Aspiring Actors

Getting cast for a role can be a challenging endeavor, especially for early-career actors. Independent films can provide great opportunities—and great roles—for actors who are just starting out and for those who are looking to add great footage to their… Read More

Advice Actors Would Give to Their Younger Selves
Oct 15, 2025

Advice Actors Would Give to Their Younger Selves

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” — Roy T. Bennett While pursuing their creative aspirations in the entertainment industry, performers must face endless challenges head-on. Along every step… Read More

What Directors Want From Actors
Oct 22, 2025

What Directors Want From Actors

From a director’s point of view, how important is casting to a project percentage-wise? “Les Miserables” director Tom Hooper and “Zero Dark Thirty” director Kathryn Bigelow agree: “One hundred percent.” “That’s number one. And everything else underneath,” says “There Will… Read More