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Whether performing onstage or on-set, auditioning or creating self tapes, never underestimate the importance of the first few seconds of a performance. That moment has the potential to make or break a performance. Indeed, the transition from the actor being… Read More

You’re convinced you nailed a challenging audition, but at the end, the casting professional looks at his cell phone. Someone who you believe has less skill than you lands the significant role for which you also auditioned. You read a… Read More

Bryan Cranston takes pride in the fact that he’s been a working actor for most of his life. Starting in the industry in his 20s, the Hollywood native believed there would always be actors with more talent than him, so… Read More

Described as a “master networker,” UK-based producer and writer Farah Abushwesha shared valuable tips to help make connections in the entertainment industry. Abushwesha launched her own production company Rocliffe in 2000, and her credits include the Netflix original “Irreplaceable You,”… Read More

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” received a leading 11 Oscar nominations this year, including a best supporting actress nod for Jamie Lee Curtis. In this genre-bending film, Curtis portrays the IRS auditor Deirdre Beaubeirdre, the nemesis of Michelle Yeoh’s character,… Read More

Working as a background actor has its advantages. It’s an opportunity to gain on-set experience and develop professional relationships, and in addition, extras have the option of working on a short- or long-term basis. Top casting directors routinely turn to… Read More

In a Travis International Film Institute webinar, Mark W. Travis both demonstrates and explains his director-centered approach designed to efficiently generate organic and authentic performances from actors. The Travis Technique utilizes an interrogation process that peppers characters with a series… Read More

Casting director Carol Goldwasser won two Casting Society of America Artios Awards for her excellence in casting, and the young talents she cast went on to receive Kid’s and Teen Choice Awards, Young Artists Awards, and Emmy Award nominations for… Read More

Brendan Fraser’s performance in “The Whale” has been met with an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the part represents a major comeback for the beloved actor—his first leading role in almost ten years. The story… Read More

London-based casting director Dan Hubbard comes from a family of casting directors and has garnered over 20 years of experience in the industry. His work in film includes “Captain Phillips,” “Churchill,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “King Kong,” “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,”… Read More

Brian Tyree Henry’s performance in “Causeway” has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of James Aucoin, the New Orleans auto mechanic and amputee, who experienced a painful personal loss. His character befriends Lynsey, a… Read More

Portia Scott runs the voice-over department at Coast to Coast Talent Group in Los Angeles, specializing in animation, video games, and commercial ADR. Starting as an actor, she transitioned to representing voice actors 25 years ago. During a conversation with… Read More

What’s the best way to get on the radar of talent agents? During a conversation with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, William Morris’ April King, United Talent Agency’s Jonathan Weinstein, and Creative Artists Agency’s Brian Boone shared valuable insights for actors. Brian… Read More

At this year’s Golden Globes, Colin Farrell won Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy Motion Picture for his performance in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” He portrays Pádraic, a sweet-souled farmer in the dark tragicomedy set off the west coast of Ireland…. Read More

In the book “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones,” author James Clear shares useful strategies for self-improvement and explains them in a way that is both easy to understand and applicable… Read More