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Posts tagged casting
Actors Asking for Feedback
Hello from New York, you beautiful people! My five-week world tour is underway and I mean it when I say *world* tour, y’all. For two solid weeks I’ll be totally off the grid! But first……
Daily Self-Tape
Hello from Atlanta! I’m writing from our suite at the end of a phenomenal trip back to my hometown — yes, I actually let the hubs come with me this time. 😉 My last bit…
Lessons from a Casting Favor
A week ago, I popped in at the SMFA Ninjas Facebook group to post a vague — but very effin’ cool — casting notice. Why not call my favorite agents and managers? With whom I…
Show Them What You’ll Do on Set in Your Audition
All right, beauties. Get ready for greatness. Last week during a private coaching session, I pulled up the websites and social media accounts of several ninjas around the world who are doing a lot RIGHT….
The Secret Language of Casting Directors
Today I’m gonna do a little demystifying of “the secret language of casting directors.” (If you missed where this convo started with talent manager Anna Lewkowska last year, catch up with a click here.) One…
The Work: Ep. 0924 — Book the Room
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0924 of The Work. Book the Room: So many actors focus on the wrong thing (booking the job) when the more powerful skill for a lifetime of being…
The Work: Ep. 0923 — Demo Reel
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0923 of The Work. Demo Reel: Casting director and author Bonnie Gillespie shares some quick thoughts on actor demo reels and the purpose of your footage in helping…
Actors: LA Starts on a Yes
Hello lovelies. I just came home from a casting meeting and I’m so freakin’ excited! Why? Because the magic of *starting* the casting process is one that reminds me that LA starts on a YES….
Actors: What’s Your Ratio?
It’s no mystery that loads of actors submit on projects that go out on Actors Access, Casting Networks, any of the other reputable actor submission sites out there — and that’s on top of any…