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Casting makes it, or breaks it!

...an 8 year old post... where are these coming from???

Steven did u find the boy u needed 4 ur film?? if you give me ur email address i can send u some pics and my updated resume...I just got done shooting Dan Triumphant and getting ready to shoot the last scene on another INDI called Paranormal Manifest...so plz keep me in mind 4 anything that requires a talent like me!! thnks =]

I sent u a friend req on FB..there are some pics of the behind the scenes work I've done!!

here's the link to my demoreel.. [youtu.be/Mj99Mt2JgvQ][1] [1]: http://youtu.be/Mj99Mt2JgvQ

I love that documentary, Marsy Robinson!!

Great doc, Marsy Robinson

Yessss! It truly is an artform in and of itself

Rafael Ziah Franco Hi there, I'm not quite clear on all of the factors going into your question. Networking is always good but remember often projects don't have the budget to travel actors and put them up. So even if you can work in the place technically often project can only hire "local" actors and need union actors for the roles unless there's a special requirement (ex role requires actor that is a fire eater etc)

8.23.2023 Hey Elizabeth, thanks for your thoughtful reply. I agree with your thoughts and sentiments on this point. At what point do people find that something is of more value than the $ signs inside of their eyes? I truly wonder anymore. Cheers! Kindly always, Sir Nicholas in Seattle

Hi Elizabeth, thanks for taking questions! I just heard about this! I know I have to work it, but when I am in the audition, what blows most CD's socks off?

And you mentioned starting people's careers and making them household names, what did they have that others perhaps didn't? What sets those that become the household names apart from others? Is it just talent, or is it a combination of factors?

Thanks again Elizabeth, hopefully our paths cross in an audition in the near future!

Suzanne Bronson Film and TV productions are not leaving Los Angeles. There is a ton of work out here. Though I am focusing on day player roles, I see countless posts for background (union & nonunion). Here's what is happening. After the financial crisis that hit Hollywood, studios, streaming services and TV networks began casting in-house to save money. They moved casting to Casting Networks (e.g. Abbott Elementary). Some shows either left Central for other smaller casting companies, or Central decided to part ways with certain productions. Extras casting has become "De-CENTRAL-ized" However, Central does have some shows. They were recently casting series regulars for "The Pitt". The other huge issue against Central Casting are claims made in a BuzzFeed article. Former and current casting directors, under anonymity, claimed Central Casting has racist casting policies, and that the work environment at their office is toxic. This article had an impact. This is the article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/krystieyandoli/central-casting-empl...

Some of my very favorite casting on projects I've done have been so unexpected and unquantifiable. We were having trouble casting a 75 year old male role. A 50 year old actor who we didn't cast for something else was so memorable that we rewrote it for him. Those are the human moments only real casting can discover, yes?

I'm glad filming has returned Matthew Gross I totally believe that about Central Casting I was hearing that 15 years ago. I also know, they would recruit people who just got out of prison. Posting signs that they were hiring. No background checks. I met a man on set whom I worked with multiple times, who has just gotten out of prison after 25 years. To me that was the scary part. You had to be careful whom you made friends with.

Welcome to Stage32, Anthony. Wishing you all good fortune with your Casting Company. Having been a Casting Director myself some years ago, it is definitely an interesting and rewarding profession.

Welcome to the community :)

Hi Anthony. Welcome to the community. I think that's pretty kind of you. I wish you success. Let me know if you need help.

Congrats

Congratulations!

Fantastic, Alan!

Interesting since sites like Voices.com and Backstage charge a hefty fee to be able to apply to jobs. I wonder if this affects their business Jack Binder. I started doing voiceover work and have found the $500 yearly fee a bit hefty from Voices especially.

Yeah I've been wondering about this. Because it is illegal federally to charge people to apply for jobs. Casting Director workshops was a big thing that finally got shut down because of that reason. You were paying to read "for feedback" And I'm wondering how Actor's Access can charge to submit for an acting jobs. And other sites like Staff Me Up that charge you a monthly fee to be able to submit.

Good to see they're sticking up for artists!

Hello CeeCee

I'm Cody Cowell

I just emailed Marianna

The auditions almost wore us out. It was four hours of talking & multi tasking. The actors were great! A lot of unseen talent in this city.

We are still casting the next phase of the show. I got your info Cody:)

Use a professional space. Set up your producer/director table. Provide a chair. Require a short monologue. Bring someone to run camera and someone else to run the lobby and door. See the chapter in the book I mentioned earlier. CASTING REVEALED. Available on Amazon.

Hey John, Just came across this, I'm an actor, what and where is the gig, if you need more actors contact me. Gypsytuskdreams@gmail.com

Hey!! John! im here for help!!