NYCastings - DirectSubmit » casting director 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 What is the difference between a Talent Agent and a Talent Manager? https://www.nycastings.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-talent-agent-and-a-talent-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-difference-between-a-talent-agent-and-a-talent-manager https://www.nycastings.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-talent-agent-and-a-talent-manager/#comments Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:20:20 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23599 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 to represent and support the careers of actors and other artists. However, there are some […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-talent-agent-and-a-talent-manager/feed/ 0 Get More Auditions with these Direct Submitting Tips https://www.nycastings.com/get-more-auditions-with-these-direct-submitting-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-more-auditions-with-these-direct-submitting-tips https://www.nycastings.com/get-more-auditions-with-these-direct-submitting-tips/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:41:02 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20110 Here are some tips to address good Direct Submitting etiquette. Please read and use these tips when submitting to projects. … Do not submit to projects in states you are not in, unless the casting notice states that this is a nationwide casting or seeing talent in a couple of different cities. … Most jobs […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/get-more-auditions-with-these-direct-submitting-tips/feed/ 0 Casting Director Rich Delia: From Emerging Talent to Blockbuster Casting https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-rich-delia-from-emerging-talent-to-blockbuster-casting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=casting-director-rich-delia-from-emerging-talent-to-blockbuster-casting https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-rich-delia-from-emerging-talent-to-blockbuster-casting/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:54:13 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25564 Rich Delia is widely regarded as one of the most respected casting directors in the industry. Celebrated for his keen eye for talent and his expertise in casting both rising stars and seasoned actors in standout roles, Delia has been instrumental in shaping films like King Richard, Mortal Kombat 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-rich-delia-from-emerging-talent-to-blockbuster-casting/feed/ 0 Casting Director Julie Schubert on Making Choices https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:29:32 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25545 Julie Schubert, an Emmy Award-winning casting director known for her exceptional ability to recognize talent and pair actors with roles that bring characters to life, brings us great insight as to her casting process. With a remarkable eye for detail and a deep understanding of the craft, Schubert has cast for some of the most […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices/feed/ 0 10 Common Mistakes Actors Should Avoid During Callbacks https://www.nycastings.com/10-common-mistakes-actors-should-avoid-during-callbacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-common-mistakes-actors-should-avoid-during-callbacks https://www.nycastings.com/10-common-mistakes-actors-should-avoid-during-callbacks/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:51:25 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25386 Auditioning for a role marks the beginning of an actor’s journey, but the callback is a critical phase in the casting process. Receiving a callback signifies that the casting director sees potential in you for the role. However, it’s not just about displaying your talent; your behavior can greatly influence your chances of getting the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/10-common-mistakes-actors-should-avoid-during-callbacks/feed/ 0 The Self-Taping Audition Controversy https://www.nycastings.com/the-self-taping-audition-controversy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-self-taping-audition-controversy https://www.nycastings.com/the-self-taping-audition-controversy/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:16:13 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25223 In recent times, a debate has stirred the entertainment industry, particularly the acting community, revolving around the practice of self-taping auditions. Notably, Olivia Colman, an acclaimed actress, has voiced her opinion, labeling the request for actors to self-tape as disrespectful. This article delves into the nuances of this controversy, exploring the benefits and pitfalls of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-self-taping-audition-controversy/feed/ 0 Becoming A Successful Commercial Actor https://www.nycastings.com/becoming-a-successful-commercial-actor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=becoming-a-successful-commercial-actor https://www.nycastings.com/becoming-a-successful-commercial-actor/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:27:41 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24776 Becoming a successful commercial actor requires understanding the diverse landscape of opportunities and navigating both union and non-union work. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help aspiring commercial actors achieve success. Understanding the Diversity of Commercial Acting Opportunities Television Commercials: These are high-visibility spots on national or local TV. They can range from high-budget ads by […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/becoming-a-successful-commercial-actor/feed/ 0 The Power Struggle: Actors vs. Casting Directors https://www.nycastings.com/the-power-struggle-actors-vs-casting-directors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-struggle-actors-vs-casting-directors https://www.nycastings.com/the-power-struggle-actors-vs-casting-directors/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:49:51 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24148 The power dynamic between actors and casting directors can be debated til the end of time. While both actors and casting directors play crucial roles in the industry, the power dynamic between them is not always equal. Casting directors are responsible for selecting the actors who will play the various roles in a production and/or […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-power-struggle-actors-vs-casting-directors/feed/ 0 Unleash Your Inner Playwright: A Guide for Actors Writing Their Own Monologue https://www.nycastings.com/unleash-your-inner-playwright-a-guide-for-actors-writing-their-own-monologue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unleash-your-inner-playwright-a-guide-for-actors-writing-their-own-monologue https://www.nycastings.com/unleash-your-inner-playwright-a-guide-for-actors-writing-their-own-monologue/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:16:19 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24097 As an actor, you understand the power of a well-crafted monologue. It can reveal your character’s innermost thoughts, emotions, and desires while showcasing your acting abilities to the fullest. But what if the perfect monologue for your audition or performance doesn’t exist yet? The answer lies in writing your own. With a few simple steps, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/unleash-your-inner-playwright-a-guide-for-actors-writing-their-own-monologue/feed/ 0 Pamela S.Kramer-Casting Director, Producer and Intuitive Acting Coach https://www.nycastings.com/pamela-s-kramer-casting-director-producer-and-intuitive-acting-coach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pamela-s-kramer-casting-director-producer-and-intuitive-acting-coach https://www.nycastings.com/pamela-s-kramer-casting-director-producer-and-intuitive-acting-coach/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:59:05 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23570 Pamela’s approach to coaching is an Artistic-Holistic directive. As an Intuitive Acting Coach, Pamela uses metaphysical approaches when it comes to grounding, focusing, empowering actors. Fine tuning intuition and bringing out the silences in the performance.  By being selective and not taking on a lot of students at one time, Pamela is able to give […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/pamela-s-kramer-casting-director-producer-and-intuitive-acting-coach/feed/ 0 Why Actors Should Make Their Own Content https://www.nycastings.com/why-actors-should-make-their-own-content/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-actors-should-make-their-own-content https://www.nycastings.com/why-actors-should-make-their-own-content/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:28:40 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23400 A lot is being asked of actors these days. Due to the pandemic, most auditions are self-taped, meaning actors are required to film themselves rather than attend in-person auditions. At first glance, this could seem convenient for actors – and maybe it is for some – but it can also be a laborious and tedious chore. As […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-actors-should-make-their-own-content/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 Blockbuster Casting Director Denise Chamian: How She Found the Stars https://www.nycastings.com/blockbuster-casting-director-denise-chamian-how-she-found-the-stars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blockbuster-casting-director-denise-chamian-how-she-found-the-stars https://www.nycastings.com/blockbuster-casting-director-denise-chamian-how-she-found-the-stars/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:07:13 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23337 Denise Chamian, CSA, is one of entertainment’s top Casting Directors. She has worked on some of the biggest movies and TV shows over the past three decades, including Top Gun: Maverick, Elvis (2022), Love, Simon, Saving Private Ryan, Miss Congeniality and one of my personal favorites, The Ring, which frightened the life out of me. […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/blockbuster-casting-director-denise-chamian-how-she-found-the-stars/feed/ 0 How Casting Director Carla Hool is Changing the Game for Latinx Actors https://www.nycastings.com/how-casting-director-carla-hool-is-changing-the-game-for-latinx-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-casting-director-carla-hool-is-changing-the-game-for-latinx-actors https://www.nycastings.com/how-casting-director-carla-hool-is-changing-the-game-for-latinx-actors/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:21:22 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23255 Award Winning Latinx Casting Director CARLA HOOL weighs in on what it’s like to cast Latinx actors in today’s entertainment world. She has been casting film and television for over 20 years. She has worked on films such as Coco, Stars at Noon and the Netflix show Selena: The Series. In this interview, Hool discusses […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-casting-director-carla-hool-is-changing-the-game-for-latinx-actors/feed/ 0 The Many Phases of Your Acting Career: From Beginner to Pro https://www.nycastings.com/the-many-phases-of-your-acting-career-from-beginner-to-pro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-many-phases-of-your-acting-career-from-beginner-to-pro https://www.nycastings.com/the-many-phases-of-your-acting-career-from-beginner-to-pro/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:31:17 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23183 Throughout your acting career, you will experience many different phases. The first phase is the beginning, where you are full of hope and dreams of becoming a successful actor. You may have some success early on, but it is often hard to find work and you have to take whatever roles you can get. The […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-many-phases-of-your-acting-career-from-beginner-to-pro/feed/ 0 Don’t Get Blocked; Read the Submission Instructions https://www.nycastings.com/dont-get-blocked-read-the-submission-instructions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-get-blocked-read-the-submission-instructions https://www.nycastings.com/dont-get-blocked-read-the-submission-instructions/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:53:31 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23174 My father taught me a very important lesson that he learned when he was a boy in school. It was about following the instructions. Very simple, yet why is it so hard to do and how can it affect you from getting auditions? The story my dad told me is that his class was given […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/dont-get-blocked-read-the-submission-instructions/feed/ 0 Casting Directors Krisha Bullock and Jamie Snow Discuss Young Talent and LGBTQ Inclusivity https://www.nycastings.com/casting-directors-krisha-bullock-and-jamie-snow-discuss-young-talent-and-lgbtq-inclusivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=casting-directors-krisha-bullock-and-jamie-snow-discuss-young-talent-and-lgbtq-inclusivity https://www.nycastings.com/casting-directors-krisha-bullock-and-jamie-snow-discuss-young-talent-and-lgbtq-inclusivity/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:34:44 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21963 Casting Directors Krisha Bullock and Jamie Snow of Bullock and Snow Casting give us an inside look at the way they cast talent. Specializing in children’s comedy television shows such as Nickelodeon’s iCarly and Victorious, Krisha and Jamie share what it’s like working with child performers, casting LGBTQ characters and why their love for the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/casting-directors-krisha-bullock-and-jamie-snow-discuss-young-talent-and-lgbtq-inclusivity/feed/ 0 ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS SERIES: Ellen Abrams – Acting Coach, Casting Director, Actress https://www.nycastings.com/advice-from-the-experts-series-ellen-abrams-acting-coach-casting-director-actress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advice-from-the-experts-series-ellen-abrams-acting-coach-casting-director-actress https://www.nycastings.com/advice-from-the-experts-series-ellen-abrams-acting-coach-casting-director-actress/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:17:44 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21956 For this installment of ‘Advice From the Experts’, we met up in Los Angeles with a woman who really puts the ‘multi’ in multi-talented. Ellen Abrams, or Ellie as her friends call her, is a Casting Director, Acting Coach, Actress and Writer, splitting her time between Los Angeles and her home state of Minnesota. After […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/advice-from-the-experts-series-ellen-abrams-acting-coach-casting-director-actress/feed/ 0 January Curry of Destination Casting talks first impressions and background acting – You’re not just a number on a set of skins https://www.nycastings.com/january-curry-of-destination-casting-talk-first-impressions-and-background-acting-youre-not-just-a-number-on-a-set-of-skins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=january-curry-of-destination-casting-talk-first-impressions-and-background-acting-youre-not-just-a-number-on-a-set-of-skins https://www.nycastings.com/january-curry-of-destination-casting-talk-first-impressions-and-background-acting-youre-not-just-a-number-on-a-set-of-skins/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:21:06 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21885 From background actor to extras casting director, January Curry is the Atlanta powerhouse behind her own company, Destination Casting. Her first dip into the casting world was as a casting assistant for George Pierre where she quickly found her footing in principal and background casting for major network shows and theatrical releases. However, that same […]

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