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What is the difference between a Talent Agent and a Talent Manager?

Many people may get confused between a talent agent and a talent manager because these two professionals often work closely together and may have overlapping responsibilities. Both talent agents and talent managers are involved in the entertainment industry and help ...
What Every Film Director Expects Actors to Know

Being an actor in the film industry can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. However, success in this field requires a deep understanding of the expectations that directors have of their actors. This article aims to provide actors with ...
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Becoming an actor is a dream shared by many individuals who are passionate about performing and entertaining others. The truth is that this path is often plagued with challenges and obstacles, and many aspiring actors have unrealistic expectations about the ...
DirectSubmit Advice From The Experts

‘Advice from the Experts’ Series – MJB Talent Agency’s owner, Myreon Arslan The business of acting can be overwhelming and intimidating. It usually begins with a desire and a passion to perform as a storyteller but can quickly turn into ...
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By: Kayla Klatzkin   Jason Lockhart looks every bit the part of the hip Hollywood agent. Tattooed, in a stylish suit, fast talking and confident from his years of experience and success in the industry, you can tell right away ...
Don't You Forget About Me

If you’ve been a working actor for any length of time, you’ve surely experienced the surreal moment of walking into an audition waiting room and seeing a dozen or more people who look a whole lot like you. I had ...
The Studio at NYCastings Testimonials

I’ve attended two showcase’s with NYCastings and was contacted by managers after both. Im now freelancing with Shannon Pierce of 4th Degree Management and Ben Padua at Avenue B Talent. The Studio at NYCastings’ showcases, in particular, are tremendous opportunities  for ...
Why You Should Reconsider If You're Thinking About Quitting Acting

Actors can be a sensitive lot, as we all know. It just makes sense; in order to to do this job and do it well, you have to be closely in touch with the entire spectrum of human emotions, and ...
Jump Start Your Acting Career

“Ticking away the moments that make up the dull day You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way” “Time” – Pink Floyd Actors, especially those in the earlier stages of their careers, are constantly being told to just ...
Success in Acting

Finally! After what seems like forever, (probably because it WAS forever), you land the juicy job that gets you noticed. Welcome to the land of frenzy, Actors! … Your life is about to change with this breakout role. Instead of ...
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As many other actors, I wasn’t always getting paid to act.  One of my numerous jobs was that of a door to door sales person. It was at PI Advertising where I learned the 8 steps to success.   Some ...
Auditioning

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 ...
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Ready to explode on the indie film scene? To strut down some film festival red carpets? And finally get those locked doors to burst open? Well get your inner dreamer ready for intense inspiration because actress/producer Summer Crockett Moore recently ...
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Ready to explode on the indie film scene? To strut down some film festival red carpets? And finally get those locked doors to burst open? Well get your inner dreamer ready for intense inspiration because actress/producer Summer Crockett Moore recently ...