The Daily Roundup
A Day in the Life of a Producer
For this installment of A Day in the Life, we’re featuring producer Ralph Winter. He’s known for an impressive list of credits that include the first four films in the X-Men series, Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes and the Fantastic Four movies. More recent work... READ
To Costume or Not to Costume? What to Wear in Your Self Tapes
So much of being an actor is making decisions that have nothing to do with acting. Self taping auditions are full of production considerations made long before you step in front of the camera. One that never fails to get actors in their heads is what to wear. How best... READ
Get to Know the Casting Director: Erica A. Hart
For this installment of Get to Know the Casting Director, we’re featuring someone on the list of nominees for this year’s Artios Awards. Erica A. Hart was nominated within the Micro Budget — Comedy or Drama category for her casting of Jeremy Hersh’s The... READ
Filmmaker Spotlight: Chloé Zhao
Welcome to our latest series at Casting Networks: Filmmaker Spotlight. No matter what area of the industry in which you find yourself, it’s always a good idea to maintain a working knowledge of filmmakers, whether they be established or up-and-coming. We’re here to... READ
Why Social Media Is Not Necessary for a Successful Acting Career
I know I’m probably going to be attacked for saying this, but here goes: Forget about social media if you want to get booked solid with acting work. I was recently speaking with one of my 1-Hr Career Audit clients, and she was very distressed. I asked, “What would you... READ
Specificity in Tactics: How Choosing Visceral Language Can Improve Your Scene Work
“Tactics” is one of those 101 terms that we work in college or our first intro class. If you’re anything like me, old scripts have tactics meticulously marked and labeled, each beat lovingly outlined. But, as the years go by, it’s easy to lose track of the... READ
Acting Up: KiKi Layne
Welcome to ACTING UP, the place where we celebrate standout performances in TV, streaming and film. Other than spotlighting exceptional work from recent projects, this feature also shines a light on how certain actors got where they are today. Have a peek and then... READ
Roundup of Top Best Picture Contenders and the Performances to Watch
The recently-announced nominations for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards are key in predicting a certain category of this year’s Oscar race. According to IndieWire, the overlap between films nominated for the PGA’s Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion... READ