The Secret to Reading a Voice-Over SPEC that is a Game Changer
Ignoring the spec is a mistake. Many voice actors read the spec dismissively and miss the connection producers hear in their heads for the read.
7 Things To Get You Unstuck as An Actor
We hope these tips will help you get moving this Fall, feeling great and hitting your stride in this exciting career path!
So You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show or Film… Now What?
Even if you’re not a writer, you don’t need a fully finished script to start. But you do need a well-developed concept, characters, and an understanding of the world your story lives in. Here’s how you can start laying the foundation for a successful pitch.
Play. Use Your Power. Create With Gusto: An Appeal To Your Creative Spirit by Robin Carus, Casting Director
This is also about power — your power. The ability to walk into a room and shift energy. To tell the truth boldly. To take a story, shape it, and make it breathe.
What Is a Cinematic Headshot (and Why It Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Career)?
There’s a moment—right before a character speaks, right before a decision is made—where something shifts. The breath holds. The eyes change. The energy lands. That moment? That’s where a cinematic headshot lives. Cinematic headshots aren’t about being dramatic or brooding for the sake of it. They’re about suggesting something deeper: story, character, the possibility of […]
Tips to Help You Crush Your 2025 Acting Goals
Stop waiting for a magic wand to change things for you and start taking action with these 5 steps to help you crush your goals for your acting career.
Clips and Demos: What do Actors Need?
A strong dramatic-reel and a strong comedic-reel less than two minutes each is ideal. If you can get each reel closer to one-minute, even better.
How To Get Your Footage If You’ve Been in a TV Series or Film
Congratulations! You booked a film or TV series and now that it’s aired, you want to get your footage to use as a clip or to update your demo. But, exactly how do you do that? First, you can always reach out to production to see if you can get a copy. Most of the […]
Are you currently looking for representation in NY or on the East Coast in 2024?
Before you take that first step forward, I recommend doing your homework and checking out prospective talent agency websites and IMDbPro listings to see if they are missing your type on their rosters.
Why Actors Should NOT Use AI Headshots
Once I did though, my thoughts were: “These look too perfect.” And to confirm, I sent them to a few friends who instantly asked: “Are these AI?”
