Business of Acting Blog Posts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

Do actors really need a website? According to casting director and social media consultant Amy Jo Berman, the answer is no; actors do not need their own websites to achieve their career goals. However, she firmly believes actors should have… Read More

If you’re one of the many actors who earn income from your acting, you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy the artistic side of an actors’ career throughout the year. But when tax season arrives, it’s time to get down to… Read More

Santa Claus, Captain Jack Sparrow, Mr. T, Hagrid, Gandalf, The Man with No Name…some characters are unimaginable without a beard. And it’s hard to look at a screen these days without seeing a Hollywood celebrity sporting some amount of facial… Read More