Commercial Acting: 7 Tips to Keep it Professional on Set
Commercials are many actors’ bread and butter, but a commercial set can be an intimidating environment, especially if you’re new to it. It’s fast work and requires special skills such as adaptability. There are several types of roles you can… Read More
Dan Hubbard Discusses What it’s Like to Work With Guy Ritchie, Growing Up in Casting
The word that comes to mind when you’re talking to Dan Hubbard is “refreshing.” How else to describe someone who grew up in the casting business, but instead of being jaded, still geeks out about movies and TV shows he… Read More
Casting Director Kate Geller Gives Audition Advice and Talks Indie Films
Chances are, if you’re an actor in New York, you’ve auditioned for Kate Geller. One of the foremost casting directors of indie films, Geller has worked on more than a dozen features in just the last couple of years and… 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
Casting Directors Discuss How Talent is Selected
In television and film casting, the decision to select an actor for a role typically rests with the production team, which includes the director, casting director, producers, and executive producers. While the casting process can be complex and involve multiple… Read More
Commercial Actors Should Never Neglect the Easy Stuff For Self Tape Requests
Let’s be honest. It’s a self tape world. Self tapes have been in the mix for film and television auditions for years now. Commercially, we are still relatively new at this. I think it’s anyone’s guess the frequency actors will… Read More
5 Essential Monologue and Showcase Pieces for Your Audition Book
Even in the age of self tapes, having a book of audition monologues ready is an absolute staple in the working actor’s toolkit — especially if you’re working in live theatre. If you’re exclusively focused on film, having pieces at… Read More
The Casting Pecking Order
When a show is being cast, most casting directors have a system for going through the roles. If you’re a new actor looking to break into the business, it might be helpful to understand just how far in advance things… Read More
4 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Profile on Casting Platforms
If you haven’t booked any new gigs in a while due, it’s a good idea to refresh your profile on Casting Frontier periodically to keep things fresh. It’s best practice to have a fully optimized profile. However, a lack of… Read More
Commercial Actors Should Never Break Simple Callback Rules
The commercial industry is a little bit hard right now. Generally, everything for commercial actors (and agents, and casting directors, producers… etc. etc.) is just a notch more difficult than it was, let’s say, pre-COVID. I’m all for a collective… Read More
Acting Up: Adria Arjona Keeps Everyone Guessing With Her Stellar Performance in Richard Linklater’s ‘Hit Man’
The Snapshot In the Sundance smash Hit Man, Adria Arjona is Madison, a beautiful young woman in a bad marriage who may or may not want her estranged husband killed. She approaches a man she thinks is a professional killer,… Read More
The Importance of Acting Training and Education
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you no longer need actor training. Even if you have some natural talent and a decent resume, it is important to keep in mind that refining your skills helps push your… Read More
Acting as a Form of Empathy: How Actors Step into the Shoes of Others
Empathy is a remarkable human quality that enables us to comprehend and share the emotions of others, forging a deep connection and providing us with a profound insight into diverse perspectives. While many people possess this innate ability, actors possess… Read More
Emergency Preparation Tips for Last-Minute Auditions
Impromptu auditions often arise without warning. Whether you’ve been prompted by a sudden casting call, the need to step into a role on short notice or an unforeseen chance to display your skills, the capacity to prepare swiftly and efficiently… Read More
John Papsidera on Establishing ‘Yellowstone’s Dutton Family and Casting Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
When John Papsidera was hired to be the casting director for Yellowstone, he had no idea he’d eventually be a key player in helping to populate a western universe, which would come to include the spinoffs 1883 and 1923. The… Read More
How A Librarian’s Favor Led to ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Casting Director Emily Brockmann’s Career
Emily Brockmann is one of those rare birds who knew exactly what she wanted to do at a very early age. Few people know what career they want to pursue as a teenager, and even fewer decide so firmly on… Read More
