Acting Career Blog Posts
Ben Affleck on How His Life Experiences Inform His Acting
“Growing older and having had more intense personal experiences has made acting much more interesting and made me drawn to the kinds of movies about people who are flawed.” —Ben Affleck Ben Affleck recently told The Hollywood Reporter his performance… Read More
How Flexibility Positively Affects Your Acting Career
How can a little flexibility help you as an actor? In more ways than you might think. Here are the main areas of your acting career that you should be flexible with, and how doing so will benefit you in… Read More
3 Tips to Improve Your Demo Reel
Everyone knows how important headshots are in making a first impression, but a high-quality actor demo reel is no less essential. Reels showcase your unique personality, look, and brand. They also document your best on-camera performance to date and display… Read More
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
Timothée Chalamet on the Craft of Acting
Timothée Chalamet’s superstardom has grown with rapid speed and remarkable acclaim. At 25 years of age, the charismatic actor has garnered tremendous respect from his fellow thespians for his ease with the craft. He’s also gained an almost cultish admiration from… Read More
Best Cameras for Self Tape Auditions
Choosing a camera setup for self tape auditions can feel like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Casting Frontier has excellent solutions for self tapes to give actors the competitive edge. But, for now, let’s consider the potential value of various cameras… Read More
How Embracing Your Weirdness Creates Authentic Acting
Konstantin Stanislavski once said, “The person you are is a hundred times more interesting than the best actor you could ever become.” Actors are often told to “be authentic” in their performances. Meisner-trained actors can bring their characters to life… Read More
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
Nail Your Zoom Audition: How to Wow Them Virtually
There’s good news and there’s bad news. The good? Our industry is finally getting back to work after months of shut down. Productions of all types and sizes are up and running which means more castings are popping up every… Read More
Ethan Hawke’s TED Talk Will Inspire Your Creativity
“I think it’s my job to risk looking foolish. One of the things I’ve learned from the actors I’ve worked with is you don’t get something for nothing. If you don’t risk looking foolish, you’ll never do anything special.” —Ethan… Read More
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
How Actors Can Make the Most of Virtual Auditions
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of auditions, creating the advent of self tapes and virtual auditions. Fast forward to 2024 and virtual auditions are here to stay. This comes with learning a unique set of skills as an actor…. Read More
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
Almost Family’s Victoria Cartagena On Her Journey to Booking Better Roles
Why did it take actress Victoria Cartagena three years to land more substantial roles? As actors, we are always looking for that great character; one that we can really dig deep into and share with the world. Usually, just… Read More
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
