Acting Career Blog Posts

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

  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

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

At Casting Frontier, our mission is to help actors everywhere advance their acting careers by connecting them to online casting calls and auditions through our intuitive casting platform. Applying for auditions and castings online is a great way to build… Read More

  *BING* Your phone buzzes. Incoming message: Audition notification! You start scrolling and see it’s not an in-person audition. You must submit a self-tape. Do self-tapes fill your stomach with dread? Are you intimidated by the self-taping process? Do cameras,… 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