The Casting Network

1 Way to Really Make a Casting Director Angry

As Secret Agent Man hears from a fellow agent, there is at least one sure-fire way to ensure that an actor is never invited back by a CD again.

How to Impress a Casting Director

Want to leave a lasting impression on the casting director and get called in again? Here’s how!

Was it Tia or Tamera? Take Our Quiz To Find Out!

Since the age of 14, Tia and Tamera Mowry have risen from child stars to entertainment icons. From starring TV roles to best-selling books, let's see how well you know the "Sister, Sister" stars.

Is Your Talent Agency Agreement Fair?

By: Marie Smith & Shaliz Sadig Romano You’ve met a talent agent, and you think it might help your entertainment career. Unlike a talent manager whose principal duty is to advise and manage your career, an agent’s role is primarily … Read more

The Motion Picture Academy Has Become Desperate

There is no other way to read the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ moves this morning. This is desperation. In an attempt to address slumping ratings for the annual Oscars telecas…

Motion Picture Television Fund helps veterans receive benefits, health services

The Motion Picture and Television Fund provides health care and other services to veteran seniors who spent time in the entertainment industry.

Influencer Talent Agencies: What You Need to Know

Not sure where to start when it comes to influencer marketing? Check out our ultimate guide to influencer talent agencies.

Finder Agreement in Motion picture

Finder Agreement is the contract between such producers with those who know, at least theoretically, who to approach and how to raise much needed funds.

Does the Future of Digital Cinema Mean the End of Motion Picture Projectors?

New projection technologies are on display at CinemaCon.

A look at what top Hollywood talent agencies are doing for YouTube creators and influencers

These talent agents help their clients monetize their online brands and build partnerships with companies through influencer marketing campaigns.

What Still Remains (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

What Keeps You Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

6 Talent Agencies Where Social Media Influencers Can Find Representation

Whether you’re new to the game or a savant, these agencies might be looking for someone just like you.

What is a Casting Director Looking For?

I like reading blogs about the industry. I wish I had time to read them all. A blog that comes up on occasion, not written by a casting director, tries to solve the big mystery of “What Is A Casting Director Looking For?” The question always revolves in and around the performance. So since I’m …

How to get up-to-date casting information

Hey, there! I’ve seen a lot of VO artists and actors chasing their tails when it comes to keeping up with casting directors. CDs move around a lot, because, like us, once they finish one job, it’s then their job to find another job. Which usually means a new show or commercial project, and a …

How to get an Acting Manager

What does a Manager for Actors do? And how are they different from an Agent.

Actors Who Are Bad at Acting

This is a list of actors who are not really good actors, contrary to what you might think. These are people who make you stop and wonder, Hm, are they good?

To Be Confident Start by Acting Confident

Sometimes people take offense about “acting the part,” as if doing so means that they are fakes. Anyone who has children knows parenting is a fake-it-till-you-make-it experience. Surely confidence deserves the same pass. Comparable fake-it-till-you-make-it action is also what most enterprises are built on. (By the way, a good time to start your acting is first thing in the morning before your brain figures out…Read more ›

How Casting a Low-Budget Film Differs From Casting a Studio Film

You won’t find the same experience when auditioning.