Blog Posts
Casting Director Barbara McCarthy Talks Working With Younger Casts
Barbara McCarthy didn’t set out to specialize in movies about young people, it just sort of happened that way. The thing is, though, she happens to be really good at it, finding just the right young actors for these films,… Read More
Kate Leonard of Telford Leonard Casting Talks Key Moments Leading to Her Career, What Keeps Her Excited About Casting
Alison Telford and Kate Leonard are the award-winning casting duo behind beloved Aussie TV series such as Deadloch, Bad Behaviour, Shantaram, Utopia and Glitch. Based on Boonwurrung land (Melbourne, Australia), Telford and Leonard joined forces in 2018 after working together… Read More
Casting Director Rich Delia Talks ‘Ninja Turtles’, Finding Chemistry in Your Cast
Did you have a good summer? It almost certainly didn’t compare to Rich Delia’s. The casting director had five different features released since June, starting with DC’s The Flash and culminating with Amazon’s Red, White & Royal Blue. In between,… Read More
5 Things to Consider When Self-Submitting
Just because you’re signed with an agency doesn’t mean your personal hustle stops. But self-submitting and booking outside of your agent comes with its unique challenges and considerations. On one hand, submitting on your own drives up the numbers, which… Read More
How Do You Make a Commercial Performance Stand Out?
“How do I make a commercial performance stand out?” This question makes me cringe. It seems to infer you may be looking for some quick-fix tricky technique. There aren’t any that would lend to showcasing an authentic performance. The better… Read More
7 Ways to Impress a Director
Being “directable” is one of the best qualities an actor can have. Directable actors get hired repeatedly. However, this seemingly simple concept proves difficult to obtain for many actors at all levels. Let’s examine the proper way to take a… Read More
