NYCastings - DirectSubmit » casting 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 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 Who won Emmy Awards for 2024? See the full winners list! https://www.nycastings.com/who-won-emmy-awards-for-2024-see-the-full-winners-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-won-emmy-awards-for-2024-see-the-full-winners-list https://www.nycastings.com/who-won-emmy-awards-for-2024-see-the-full-winners-list/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:26:14 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24974 The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Monday, celebrated the finest in television. Anthony Anderson, the star of “Black-ish,” made his debut as the host of the event. The series “Succession” dominated the nominations with 27 nods for its fourth and final season, securing six Emmys, including a third win for outstanding […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/who-won-emmy-awards-for-2024-see-the-full-winners-list/feed/ 0 What Makes A Captivating Male Lead In A Feature Film https://www.nycastings.com/what-makes-a-captivating-male-lead-in-a-feature-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-a-captivating-male-lead-in-a-feature-film https://www.nycastings.com/what-makes-a-captivating-male-lead-in-a-feature-film/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:17:13 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24764 Creating a captivating male lead in a feature film is an art that combines character development, actor performance, and narrative engagement. As an expert in cinematic storytelling, here are key elements to consider when crafting a great male lead: 1. Multidimensional Characterization Complexity: A great male lead should be more than a one-dimensional character. He […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/what-makes-a-captivating-male-lead-in-a-feature-film/feed/ 0 The SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:17:43 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24781 Deciding whether to make your film project non-union or union is a pivotal choice that can significantly impact the scope, budget, and potential reach of your production. Opting for a non-union route often provides more flexibility in terms of budget constraints and casting options, potentially making it suitable for independent or smaller-scale projects. Conversely, going […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/feed/ 0 Acting Terms Everyone Should Know https://www.nycastings.com/acting-terms-everyone-should-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acting-terms-everyone-should-know https://www.nycastings.com/acting-terms-everyone-should-know/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:00:35 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=17050 Here is a great list of acting terms and Entertainment industry terms which you will hear often on film sets, in theatre productions and in recording studios.   Above the Line – A budgetary term for movies and TV. The line refers to money budgeted for creative talent, such as actors, writers, directors, and producers. Academic […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/acting-terms-everyone-should-know/feed/ 0 The Importance Of Listening – On-Camera And Off! https://www.nycastings.com/the-importance-of-listening-on-camera-and-off/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-listening-on-camera-and-off https://www.nycastings.com/the-importance-of-listening-on-camera-and-off/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:05:11 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=16049 One of the fundamental lessons for newbie actors to learn is of course the importance of listening. Focusing fully on the other person or people in a scene with you and reacting in a genuine way to the energy as well as the words they give you on stage or on camera is the essential […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-importance-of-listening-on-camera-and-off/feed/ 0 Creating Your Own Acting Work: Be Like Matt and Ben Part II https://www.nycastings.com/creating-your-own-acting-work-be-like-matt-and-ben-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-your-own-acting-work-be-like-matt-and-ben-part-ii https://www.nycastings.com/creating-your-own-acting-work-be-like-matt-and-ben-part-ii/#comments Fri, 17 May 2019 16:07:30 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15989 Acting Work! So as we talked earlier this week (Part 1 of Creating Your Own Acting Work), it’s just a fact: in the acting game there are peaks and valleys. The nature of the beast of the actor’s life is that there will sometimes be work, and there will sometimes be dry periods. But it’s a […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/creating-your-own-acting-work-be-like-matt-and-ben-part-ii/feed/ 0 On Set With Director / Producer / Writer Michael Feifer https://www.nycastings.com/on-set-with-directorproducerwriter-michael-feifer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-set-with-directorproducerwriter-michael-feifer https://www.nycastings.com/on-set-with-directorproducerwriter-michael-feifer/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:14:04 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15601 Whether it’s AD-ing for Al Pacino, directing Val Kilmer, or working on low-budget Lifetime Channel movies, Michael Feifer always brings his A-game on set. If there’s one thing you learn working with actors and other creatives in the film industry it’s that we all must carve our own paths. For every person you run into who […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/on-set-with-directorproducerwriter-michael-feifer/feed/ 0 Actors – I Just Booked My Breakout Role! Now what? https://www.nycastings.com/kids-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kids-13 https://www.nycastings.com/kids-13/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:20:28 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=14375 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 working 14-18 hour days a couple times a week, you’ll be working those hours three […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/kids-13/feed/ 0 Making Sausage: Understanding What Really Goes Into The Casting Process https://www.nycastings.com/making-sausage-understanding-what-really-goes-into-the-casting-process/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-sausage-understanding-what-really-goes-into-the-casting-process https://www.nycastings.com/making-sausage-understanding-what-really-goes-into-the-casting-process/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:47:06 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=12600 There is a great deal of mystery that goes into the process of acting, a great deal of unknowable connection and subjective emotions and hard-to-explain technique that can often be seen, but which are difficult to quantify. All this, as actors, we should already know. But then there’s casting. It’s a process that, like making […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/making-sausage-understanding-what-really-goes-into-the-casting-process/feed/ 0 Seven Essentials for the Self-Taping of Your Audition https://www.nycastings.com/seven-essentials-for-the-self-taping-of-your-audition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-essentials-for-the-self-taping-of-your-audition https://www.nycastings.com/seven-essentials-for-the-self-taping-of-your-audition/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:14:26 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=12436 Technology is king, let’s face it. And barring some massive disaster that launches us all into some Mad Max-type post-apocalyptic dystopia in which we can’t access our Instagram accounts (my GOD, think of the CHILDREN!) tech is here to stay. Just as it is for everyone, technology is a huge part of the landscape of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/seven-essentials-for-the-self-taping-of-your-audition/feed/ 0 Dialogue Auditions: How to Kill it Every Time https://www.nycastings.com/dialogue-auditions-how-to-kill-it-every-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dialogue-auditions-how-to-kill-it-every-time https://www.nycastings.com/dialogue-auditions-how-to-kill-it-every-time/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:38:47 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10635 We spend a lot of time talking about–and let’s be honest, stressing about–monologue auditions. It makes sense that our focus would be there of course; after all, generally speaking the monologue audition is the first step. It’s the initial test that earns you the right to compete at the next stage for a role. So […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/dialogue-auditions-how-to-kill-it-every-time/feed/ 0 Stop Waiting Around For Your Dream Role – Cast Yourself In Your Own Film! https://www.nycastings.com/stop-waiting-around-for-your-dream-role-cast-yourself-in-your-own-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stop-waiting-around-for-your-dream-role-cast-yourself-in-your-own-film https://www.nycastings.com/stop-waiting-around-for-your-dream-role-cast-yourself-in-your-own-film/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:30:31 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10144 It is an undeniable truth that acting as a career is very much a hit or miss proposition. That’s why your mom tried to discourage you from choosing the path you’re on: not out of any maliciousness or desire to see her precious offspring unfulfilled in life. Just simply because a steady 9-5 job in […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/stop-waiting-around-for-your-dream-role-cast-yourself-in-your-own-film/feed/ 0 In Cold Blood: How to Kill it at Your Next Cold Read Audition https://www.nycastings.com/in-cold-blood-how-to-kill-it-at-your-next-cold-read-audition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-cold-blood-how-to-kill-it-at-your-next-cold-read-audition https://www.nycastings.com/in-cold-blood-how-to-kill-it-at-your-next-cold-read-audition/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:31:30 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=9951 As actors we spend a lot of time discussing–and let’s face, it worrying about–monologue auditions. Surely the hardest part of our jobs is walking into a room, facing down a table full of strangers–who are literally there to judge us!–and delivering a clean and well-performed piece that will show who we really are as actors […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/in-cold-blood-how-to-kill-it-at-your-next-cold-read-audition/feed/ 0 Questions About Your Brand-New Acting Career -and the Answers! https://www.nycastings.com/questions-about-your-brand-new-acting-career-and-the-answers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=questions-about-your-brand-new-acting-career-and-the-answers https://www.nycastings.com/questions-about-your-brand-new-acting-career-and-the-answers/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:38:05 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=9913 Jumping into acting as a career choice is like stepping off a cliff, and at the bottom is a murky pool filled with black water and populated with mysterious swirling creatures that you can’t quite make out. In other words, it takes courage–and maybe a little lunacy. But we’ll leave that for now. For those […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/questions-about-your-brand-new-acting-career-and-the-answers/feed/ 0 I Wanna Act! But How Do I Get Started in Acting? https://www.nycastings.com/i-wanna-act-but-how-do-i-get-started-in-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-wanna-act-but-how-do-i-get-started-in-acting https://www.nycastings.com/i-wanna-act-but-how-do-i-get-started-in-acting/#comments Wed, 31 May 2017 16:30:33 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=9801 If you’re reading these pages, it’s a safe bet that you’ve already been bitten by the acting bug, in one capacity or another. Somewhere along the line, anyone working as an actor, dancer, singer, agent, director or casting director saw a film or a show or a play or a musical that moved them in […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/i-wanna-act-but-how-do-i-get-started-in-acting/feed/ 0 Actor, Know Thyself: Casting Yourself Before You Ever Go to the Audition https://www.nycastings.com/actor-know-thyself-casting-yourself-before-you-ever-go-to-the-audition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actor-know-thyself-casting-yourself-before-you-ever-go-to-the-audition https://www.nycastings.com/actor-know-thyself-casting-yourself-before-you-ever-go-to-the-audition/#comments Fri, 26 May 2017 15:40:32 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=9730 In all but the very luckiest cases, to make a go of being a working actor means hitting audition after audition. And the process of throwing yourself out there with abandon means that now and then you will almost certainly go out on auditions for roles that are, shall we say, not in your wheelhouse. The […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actor-know-thyself-casting-yourself-before-you-ever-go-to-the-audition/feed/ 0 From Small Town to Big City – Following Your Dream https://www.nycastings.com/from-small-town-to-big-city-following-your-dream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-small-town-to-big-city-following-your-dream https://www.nycastings.com/from-small-town-to-big-city-following-your-dream/#comments Mon, 01 May 2017 16:10:34 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=9123 So, you live in Small Town, USA and want to make it to the Big City. How do you do it? There are numerous steps and options. But let’s start with voice lessons, acting class, dance class, auditioning, networking, and working side jobs until you hit your big break. So whether you studied musical theatre […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/from-small-town-to-big-city-following-your-dream/feed/ 0 1 GREAT TIP to Become a Better Actor https://www.nycastings.com/1-great-tip-to-become-a-better-actor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-great-tip-to-become-a-better-actor https://www.nycastings.com/1-great-tip-to-become-a-better-actor/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:51:36 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6537 Here is 1 great Tip to becoming a Better and more Successful Actor. Many people think the only way to become a better Actor is to take classes constantly, which is a great way to learn from a seasoned professional, get your techniques down and become better at working within a group, but it costs a […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/1-great-tip-to-become-a-better-actor/feed/ 0 Grey’s Anatomy’s Jason George On Keeping Your Acting Skills Sharp https://www.nycastings.com/greys-anatomys-jason-george-on-keeping-your-acting-skills-sharp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greys-anatomys-jason-george-on-keeping-your-acting-skills-sharp https://www.nycastings.com/greys-anatomys-jason-george-on-keeping-your-acting-skills-sharp/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:46:53 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=6369 Jason George and Chandra Wilson in Grey’s Anatomy Photo by Mitch Haaseth / ABC Jason George has been in show business since the late 1990’s. This explains why he’s such a seasoned actor. But even with a resume taller than the Eiffel Tower, Jason keeps his game up. Born on February 9, 1972, this 44 […]

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