NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Jim Belden https://www.nycastings.com Casting Tools for Casting Directors and On-Camera Talent Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:20:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 2023 Academy Awards – Best Actress Discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-actress-discussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-academy-awards-best-actress-discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-actress-discussion/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:09:14 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23841 In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor will it declare that anyone “should” win. It is a breakdown and celebration of each performance and why they deserve to be recognized. Each article […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-actress-discussion/feed/ 0 2023 Academy Awards – Best Actor Discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-actor-discussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-academy-awards-best-actor-discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-actor-discussion/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:53:11 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23787 In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor will it declare that anyone “should” win. It is a breakdown and celebration of each performance and why they deserve to be recognized. Each article […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-actor-discussion/feed/ 0 2023 Academy Awards – Best Supporting Actress Discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actress-discussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actress-discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actress-discussion/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:27:42 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23753 In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor will it declare that anyone “should” win. It is a breakdown and celebration of each performance and why each deserves to win. Each article will also highlight another […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actress-discussion/feed/ 0 2023 Academy Awards – Best Supporting Actor Discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actor-discussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actor-discussion https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actor-discussion/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:32:30 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23738 In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor will it declare that anyone “should” win. It is a breakdown and celebration of each performance and why each deserves to win. Each article will also highlight another […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/2023-academy-awards-best-supporting-actor-discussion/feed/ 0 Stand-Up Comedy for Actors https://www.nycastings.com/stand-up-comedy-for-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stand-up-comedy-for-actors https://www.nycastings.com/stand-up-comedy-for-actors/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:32:07 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23629 Many stand-up comedians have become successful actors. This, of course, includes roles in comedies, but also includes dramas; great stand-up comedians like Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams went on to win Academy Awards (Goldberg for Ghost in 1990; Williams for Good Will Hunting in 1998). Sometimes, a comic’s break into acting could be attributed to them merely cashing in […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/stand-up-comedy-for-actors/feed/ 0 Tips for Picking a Monologue https://www.nycastings.com/tips-for-picking-a-monologue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-picking-a-monologue https://www.nycastings.com/tips-for-picking-a-monologue/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:50:05 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23590 Choosing a good monologue for an audition or reel is a daunting task. There’s so much out there, and so much of it doesn’t seem very good! The decision can also feel high-pressure, as finding the perfect monologue feels like it will set the actor up for success. Picking the right monologue for you is an important part […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/tips-for-picking-a-monologue/feed/ 0 Filming Scenes Out Of Sequence: Tips To Stay In The Character’s Headspace https://www.nycastings.com/filming-scenes-out-of-sequence-tips-to-stay-in-the-characters-headspace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filming-scenes-out-of-sequence-tips-to-stay-in-the-characters-headspace https://www.nycastings.com/filming-scenes-out-of-sequence-tips-to-stay-in-the-characters-headspace/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:45:44 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23535 If you’ve been cast in a film, you may find the shooting schedule to be a bit confusing when you first receive it. Maybe you’re filming your death scene first, or doing a grand emotional scene before the scenes building up to it. When we watch a movie, we have a chance to get to […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/filming-scenes-out-of-sequence-tips-to-stay-in-the-characters-headspace/feed/ 0 How Do I Make My Self-Tape Auditions Look Good? https://www.nycastings.com/how-do-i-make-my-self-tape-auditions-look-good/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-i-make-my-self-tape-auditions-look-good https://www.nycastings.com/how-do-i-make-my-self-tape-auditions-look-good/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:42:46 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23450 Self-tape auditions became a necessity when COVID-19 broke out in 2020, and while many things have begun to revert back to “normal,” it appears that self-tape auditions are here to stay. But you’re an actor, not a camera operator or a lighting expert! It’s important for your self-tapes to look professional because you’re making a first impression on the people […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-do-i-make-my-self-tape-auditions-look-good/feed/ 0 How important is my social media really? https://www.nycastings.com/how-important-is-my-social-media-really/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-important-is-my-social-media-really https://www.nycastings.com/how-important-is-my-social-media-really/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:20:59 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23424 Social media has been a big part of our society for a few generations now, and while many people use it, it’s also quite polarizing. Some people find social media to be a fun way to connect to others, while others find it annoying! But no matter how you feel about social media, any serious […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-important-is-my-social-media-really/feed/ 0 Common Mistakes When Making an Actor’s Reel https://www.nycastings.com/common-mistakes-when-making-an-actors-reel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=common-mistakes-when-making-an-actors-reel https://www.nycastings.com/common-mistakes-when-making-an-actors-reel/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:07:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23395 A reel is a very important tool for an actor to have. It demonstrates their abilities as well as the way they come across on camera. Any working actor should either be working towards building their reel or revising it with new and improved footage. While it is important that you have a reel, it […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/common-mistakes-when-making-an-actors-reel/feed/ 0 Why Every Actor (Even You) Should Take an Improv Class https://www.nycastings.com/why-every-actor-even-you-should-take-an-improv-class/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-every-actor-even-you-should-take-an-improv-class https://www.nycastings.com/why-every-actor-even-you-should-take-an-improv-class/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:46:57 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23360 There’s a well-documented history of comedic actors getting their start in improv. This includes SNL alumni like Will Ferrell and Tina Fey, as well as other icons like Jane Lynch. However, improv isn’t just for people trying to be funny – it is a great tool for every working actor. Here are 5 reasons why […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-every-actor-even-you-should-take-an-improv-class/feed/ 0 Why does Hollywood love actors playing real people? https://www.nycastings.com/why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people https://www.nycastings.com/why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:50:38 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23346 It’s Oscar season again, and Austin Butler’s buzz-worthy performance in Elvis has caused me to revisit a question I ask myself every year: why does Hollywood have such an adoration for actors playing real people? In a vacuum, there’s nothing odd about Butler’s performance being praised – he did a very good job portraying the […]

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