Business of Acting Blog Posts

Feb 12, 2021

Dear SAG-AFTRA Actors, It Is Time To Get Educated

If you’re a SAG-AFTRA actor auditioning and working in television and film, here’s a situation you may find yourself in: It is expected of you to read and know all the terms of the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contract, but there isn’t… Read More

Dec 14, 2020

Getting an Agent During a Pandemic

We’re over six months in, and there’s no sign this is going to be over any time soon. You could shut down and wait. I get that. No judgment. But for those that want to be proactive and think they… Read More

Aug 11, 2020

Best Side Hustles for Actors During COVID-19

By: Lauren Tassi   While spending more time at home, there are plenty of ways to improve your acting skills. But after you’ve edited your reel half a dozen times, you’ll need something else to channel your energy into.  Why… Read More

An actress learnign how to be her own acting agent.
May 28, 2024

How to Be Your Own Acting Agent and Advocate for Yourself

Roles and job titles are always changing in the fast-paced entertainment business, especially for unrepresented actors. If you’ve ever found yourself in a new regional market with unrepresented talent, you might consider becoming own acting agent. Here’s how you can… Read More

A voice actor living in Los Angeles.
Apr 10, 2020

How to Be a Voice Actor in Los Angeles

Transitioning into voice acting can be an interesting experience if you have previously been a theater actor or worked on camera. Although it is very similar, there are some distinct differences to be aware of. At Casting Frontier, we want… Read More

An actress who said 'no' to an acting job.
Jul 8, 2024

How to Decide When You Should Say Yes (and When to Say No) to an Acting Job

Having a successful acting career takes lots of effort and passion, but also being able to determine which roles are right for you and your career. This skill will come over time, but sometimes it’s better to have someone such… Read More

Actors can get cast without an agent in Los Angeles. Here's how.
Feb 11, 2020

Actors: Get Cast Without an Agent in Los Angeles

Everybody seems to have an agent these days, and “get an agent” is one of the first pieces of advice in countless articles explaining how to start an acting career in Los Angeles. But what if it’s possible to get… Read More

New York City, a plac that actors move to all the time.
Mar 13, 2024

3 Helpful Tips for Actors Moving to NYC

In the age of self tapes, actors have less pressure to relocate to a new city like they have in the past. That being said, some acting goals will require moving to a new town to reach them. When it… Read More

An actor who just landed an acting agent.
Mar 6, 2024

How to Get an Acting Agent to Grow Your Career

At Casting Frontier, we’re proud to empower actors everywhere to develop their careers by applying for auditions and casting calls through our casting portal. Although auditioning for as many acting jobs as possible is critical for moving your acting career… Read More

An actress promoting herself.
May 15, 2024

How to Market Yourself as an Actor and Become a Self-Promotion Wizard

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from helping actors build their careers, it’s that auditioning on its own is never enough. Making it as an actor is a long and arduous process, and one of the most important parts is… Read More

A Fi-Core actor filming a commercial.
Jul 15, 2019

Understanding Fi-Core

“Fi-Core,” short for “Financial Core,” is one of the most controversial issues facing on-camera performers today. Many actors, agents, managers, casting directors and other industry professionals do not fully understand what it is, and are therefore making uninformed, unwise, and… Read More

An actor recording his self tape with our items from our list.
Jun 14, 2019

The Five Items You Need In Your Self Tape Studio

The biggest draw of online casting is the ability to put your best foot forward. Take a break from crowded casting calls and hurried auditions to let the perfectionist in you take control. Film as many takes as needed until… Read More

Actors who got theater agents when they had commercial ones.
Dec 1, 2018

Ways to Get a Theatrical Agent When You Only Have a Commercial Agent (and vice versa)

While it’s not mandatory, having a talent agent can sure make working as an actor easier. Commercial agents, for example, can schedule profitable commercial auditions for their actors as well as negotiate contracts once a job is booked. And a… Read More

Camera crew performing various do's and don'ts of set etiquette.
Sep 18, 2024

A Complete Guide to On-set Do’s and Don’ts

Legendary screen actress Gene Tierney once said, “Eccentric behavior is not routinely noticed around a movie set.” As much as we like to believe that a TV and film set has just as much drama as the story being told,… Read More

Video production team providing you with three tips for this episodic season.
Jul 17, 2017

Three Tips to Succeed This Episodic Season

Episodic season is the time of year when the episodes of many TV shows are being cast. With TV pilots now sold and the leading actors hired, the casting of recurring roles, guest stars and co-stars begins.  This is when… Read More