NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Michelle Lulic 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 How To Nail A Commercial Audition https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-nail-a-commercial-audition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-nail-a-commercial-audition https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-nail-a-commercial-audition/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:52:33 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=7417 The commercial audition has to be one of the least predictable markets in the acting world. While, yes, acting in a commercial often entails directly pitching a product to the camera or dramatically eating a fork full of pasta, it can also be much harder to navigate or even know what to expect when you […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-nail-a-commercial-audition/feed/ 0 6 Ways To Make The Most Out Of Film Festivals https://www.nycastings.com/6-ways-to-make-the-most-out-of-film-festivals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-ways-to-make-the-most-out-of-film-festivals https://www.nycastings.com/6-ways-to-make-the-most-out-of-film-festivals/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:16:14 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=7241 Oftentimes, making a name for yourself in the film and television market means taking on the festival circuit. With everything from short films to features to web series’ being honored in the form of both local and international film festivals, the week-long gatherings of filmmakers and screenings of new works are a vital way to […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/6-ways-to-make-the-most-out-of-film-festivals/feed/ 0 What’s The Difference Between On-Camera Acting & Stage Acting? https://www.nycastings.com/whats-the-difference-between-on-camera-acting-stage-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-difference-between-on-camera-acting-stage-acting https://www.nycastings.com/whats-the-difference-between-on-camera-acting-stage-acting/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:29:23 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6662 What’s The Difference Between On-Camera Acting & Stage Acting? When you decided that you wanted to be an actor, odds are you pictured yourself in one specific medium over another. You saw yourself dominating the Broadway stage. You saw yourself on-set of the next Steven Spielberg movie. Or, perhaps, you saw yourself visiting a studio […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/whats-the-difference-between-on-camera-acting-stage-acting/feed/ 0 The 1 Thing Actors Need To Do To Be Successful https://www.nycastings.com/the-1-thing-actors-need-to-do-to-be-successful/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-1-thing-actors-need-to-do-to-be-successful https://www.nycastings.com/the-1-thing-actors-need-to-do-to-be-successful/#comments Thu, 26 May 2016 16:10:19 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6468 There’s no one clear way to become a successful actor. Aside from the fact that everyone defines success differently, it’s not like going to school, doing your fair share of unpaid work, and having an ever-growing list of IMDB credits guarantees that you’ll be Hollywood’s next big star. It’s just not that easy (Because if […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-1-thing-actors-need-to-do-to-be-successful/feed/ 0 Should Actors Do Student Films? https://www.nycastings.com/should-actors-do-student-films/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-actors-do-student-films https://www.nycastings.com/should-actors-do-student-films/#comments Wed, 25 May 2016 18:37:40 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6451 Breaking into this business is not an easy feat. Between the required training, the headshot expenses, and the necessary flexibility, balancing out everything you need to put yourself in the best light is not easy. And that’s exactly why many actors may hesitate when they see the words “student film” on a casting website. I […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/should-actors-do-student-films/feed/ 0 10 Steps To Preparing For An Acting Audition https://www.nycastings.com/10-steps-to-preparing-for-an-acting-audition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-steps-to-preparing-for-an-acting-audition https://www.nycastings.com/10-steps-to-preparing-for-an-acting-audition/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:41:42 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6352 It happened! After submitting to countless projects on NYCastings.com, you finally got called in for an audition. You’re excited to have your chance to go in and show the casting director what you can do. However, another wave of emotion comes over you: Nervousness. Whether you’re used to auditioning multiple times in one day, this […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/10-steps-to-preparing-for-an-acting-audition/feed/ 0 The 5 Things To Do Once You’re Handed A New Script https://www.nycastings.com/the-5-things-to-do-once-youre-handed-a-new-script/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-5-things-to-do-once-youre-handed-a-new-script https://www.nycastings.com/the-5-things-to-do-once-youre-handed-a-new-script/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:51:33 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6300 You finally hear those three little words: You booked it! That’s right. You have your next acting gig before you and the character you have been chosen to perceive is completely dependent on you to give it life. Before you know it the performance/shoot dates are set, you’re mingling with the cast and crew, and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-5-things-to-do-once-youre-handed-a-new-script/feed/ 0 How To Put Together The Perfect Reel https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-put-together-the-perfect-reel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-put-together-the-perfect-reel https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-put-together-the-perfect-reel/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:40:02 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5882 As an actor, your headshot may be your calling card. However, it’s your reel that can really make or break your chances before you even walk into the audition room. Because a reel can do something that your resume of unknown credits and a headshot can’t do: It can actually show your skill. Whether you’re […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-put-together-the-perfect-reel/feed/ 0 How to Find the Best Acting Monologues for You https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-find-the-best-acting-monologues-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-find-the-best-acting-monologues-for-you https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-find-the-best-acting-monologues-for-you/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:03:04 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5739 Performing Acting Monologues can be nerve ­wracking. For a time span of 1-­3 minutes it’s all eyes on you. You need to create the character, the scene, and the circumstance all without the help of another actor. And, oftentimes, if you’re performing a monologue, it’s for one of these few reasons: You’re auditioning for something, you’re in the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-find-the-best-acting-monologues-for-you/feed/ 0 How to Dress for an Acting Audition https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-dress-for-an-acting-audition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-dress-for-an-acting-audition https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-dress-for-an-acting-audition/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:37:57 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5662 You did it! You found the perfect casting notice, you submitted for the role, and now it’s time for you to head into the casting office for an audition. So, you fill your folder with headshots and resumes, you prepare your sides, and then you walk over to your closet. Only to stare blankly into it asking yourself […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-dress-for-an-acting-audition/feed/ 0 10 Scary (And Hilarious) Actor Audition Stories That We Can Learn From https://www.nycastings.com/10-scary-and-hilarious-actor-audition-stories-that-we-can-learn-from/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-scary-and-hilarious-actor-audition-stories-that-we-can-learn-from https://www.nycastings.com/10-scary-and-hilarious-actor-audition-stories-that-we-can-learn-from/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:08:47 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5523 For actors, nothing can be more terrifying than walking into that audition room. Going in front of the people who could give you your next job is nerve-racking. But, unfortunately, it’s something we all must do. Because, like they say, practice makes perfect! However, lucky for us, there have been hundreds of thousands of actors who have already experienced […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/10-scary-and-hilarious-actor-audition-stories-that-we-can-learn-from/feed/ 0 You’ve Heard About Agents But… What’s A Manager? https://www.nycastings.com/youve-heard-about-agents-but-whats-a-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youve-heard-about-agents-but-whats-a-manager https://www.nycastings.com/youve-heard-about-agents-but-whats-a-manager/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:49:45 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5505 Odds are you’ve heard of an agent before. They’re the people who hold the key. They get you into the rooms for the casting directors that will book you in your next big role. And the rest is history. But, what’s a manager? When most people think of managers they picture the guy with their schedule in their […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/youve-heard-about-agents-but-whats-a-manager/feed/ 0 How To Get a Talent Agent and Build Your Team! https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-get-a-talent-agent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-a-talent-agent https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-get-a-talent-agent/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:52:48 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5444 Agents: the guys and gals whose sole purpose is to get you in the room for the roles you deserve. It’s the one relationship every actor craves in this business. You want a teammate, a colleague, and someone who fights and cares about your career just as much as you do. So, if you don’t already have an […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-get-a-talent-agent/feed/ 0 How to Make Your Actor Headshot Stand Out From the Crowd https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-make-your-actor-headshot-stand-out-from-the-crowd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-your-actor-headshot-stand-out-from-the-crowd https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-make-your-actor-headshot-stand-out-from-the-crowd/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:49:57 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5008 The Actor Headshot: A necessary — and sometimes painful — first step towards having a serious acting career. As much as we actors love to be in front of the camera, there’s something about going to a headshot session that makes actors tense up. It’s not easy being under the pressure of having to look like your best […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-make-your-actor-headshot-stand-out-from-the-crowd/feed/ 0 Background Acting: How to Make the Most of It https://www.nycastings.com/background-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=background-acting https://www.nycastings.com/background-acting/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:08:01 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=4732 You saw the casting notice on NYCastings, you sent in your best headshot, and the rest is out of your hands. Until, suddenly, you get a late night call from casting saying that you’re needed on set — for one of your favorite TV shows! Okay, so it’s not exactly the speaking role you’ve dreamed of, but it’s […]

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