NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Hollywood 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 winners of the 2024 Golden Globes https://www.nycastings.com/the-winners-of-the-2024-golden-globes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-winners-of-the-2024-golden-globes https://www.nycastings.com/the-winners-of-the-2024-golden-globes/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:32:36 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24951 The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the best in film and television, showcased a remarkable array of talent and creativity. This year’s ceremony was highlighted by standout wins across various categories, with “Oppenheimer” and “Succession” leading in film and TV respectively. The 2024 Golden Globe Awards marked a significant stride in embracing […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-winners-of-the-2024-golden-globes/feed/ 0 Actors Showdown: East Coast vs. West Coast https://www.nycastings.com/actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast https://www.nycastings.com/actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:53:30 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24417 East Coast vs. West Coast. Oh, boy, here we go! The entertainment industry in the United States is dominated by New York and California. Despite providing actors with varied opportunities, these states have unique qualities that differentiate them. This piece will examine the fundamental distinctions between acting in New York and California, emphasizing the divergent […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast/feed/ 0 Why Acting Is the Most Ridiculous and Fun Profession Out There https://www.nycastings.com/why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there https://www.nycastings.com/why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:56:45 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24139 Acting is one of the most bizarre and ridiculous professions out there. It involves pretending to be someone else for hours on end, all while wearing clothes that someone else picked out for you. It’s like being a human mannequin, but with a lot more talking and emotion. One of the most important aspects of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there/feed/ 0 Behind the Curtain: What Families of Child Actors Go Through https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:50:33 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24043 Behind the curtain — the real lowdown of what show biz families go through — is a topic rarely discussed. From the early days of Hollywood to the present, child actors have always been a significant part of the entertainment industry. They’re often cast in movies, television shows, commercials and plays because of their natural […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through/feed/ 0 The Child Actor’s Guide to Financial Responsibility: Managing Bills and Expenses https://www.nycastings.com/the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses https://www.nycastings.com/the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:11:47 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23729 This is show business, and just like any business, there are bills, expenses and financial responsibilities. From paying taxes to purchasing insurance, child actors have to plan ahead and be financially responsible in order to manage their earnings. Understanding what bills need to be paid is essential for these young performers. I’m sure the last […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses/feed/ 0 A Guide For Parents Of Child Actors: Part III https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:10:35 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23725 Over the past couple of weeks, we gave you the Introduction Guide for Parents of Child Actors Part I and Part II. Now we bring you the concluding part of this series, which discusses how to cultivate a healthy mindset and how to handle rejections. A Guide For Parents of Child Actors is a resource […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii/feed/ 0 A Guide for Parents of Child Actors: Part II https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:28:53 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23692 The dream of becoming an actor is one that’s captivated young people for centuries. The glamour, fame and artistry associated with the profession is alluring to many children. Whether your child is just beginning to express a desire to pursue acting or they’ve been set on the path for some time, it’s important to know […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii/feed/ 0 A Guide for Parents of Child Actors: Part I https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:48:44 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23682 Being a parent of a child actor can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s also one that comes with unique challenges. From finding the right acting classes to navigating auditions, there’s a lot for parents to learn. This guide provides introductory information for parents who are interested in helping their children pursue their passions […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i/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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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people/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 Are You a Female Actor Who Wants to Become a Director? https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-female-actor-who-wants-to-become-a-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-a-female-actor-who-wants-to-become-a-director https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-female-actor-who-wants-to-become-a-director/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22816 Ladies, have you ever thought about becoming a Director? I have a bullet point list below of reasons to ask yourself to see if it’s the right move for you, but before we get to that, take a sip of your beverage of choice and read a brief bit of history and some basic directing […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-female-actor-who-wants-to-become-a-director/feed/ 0 Unions and Other Resources for the Working Actor in the U.K. https://www.nycastings.com/unions-and-other-resources-for-the-working-actor-in-the-u-k/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unions-and-other-resources-for-the-working-actor-in-the-u-k https://www.nycastings.com/unions-and-other-resources-for-the-working-actor-in-the-u-k/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:46:49 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=16331 We’re all different, we actors. Especially when it comes to the creative industries, everybody carves out their own path. No two roads are exactly the same when it comes to becoming a working actor – some of us start out acting literally just out of the cradle, others come to the business later in life. […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/unions-and-other-resources-for-the-working-actor-in-the-u-k/feed/ 0 Between Takes: Catching Up With Actor Chris Browning https://www.nycastings.com/between-takes-catching-up-with-actor-chris-browning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=between-takes-catching-up-with-actor-chris-browning https://www.nycastings.com/between-takes-catching-up-with-actor-chris-browning/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:53:51 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15560 From Westworld to Sons of Anarchy to getting his hand chopped off by Denzel Washington in The Book of Eli, Bosch regular Chris Browning has seen it all. While little kids have the luxury of dreaming about being a huge movie star, actors who have been around for a while understand that becoming a mega-celebrity […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/between-takes-catching-up-with-actor-chris-browning/feed/ 0 Pixie Monroe On Bringing Passion To The Work Of A Casting Director https://www.nycastings.com/pixie-monroe-on-bringing-passion-to-the-work-of-a-casting-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pixie-monroe-on-bringing-passion-to-the-work-of-a-casting-director https://www.nycastings.com/pixie-monroe-on-bringing-passion-to-the-work-of-a-casting-director/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:52:41 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=14058 Often when we think of the acting business, especially the Hollywood variety, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking everyone is completely self-obsessed. Sometimes it seems like it’s all “me, me, me,” with everyone only thinking about their next job, their next paycheck, their next opportunity for exposure. Then you meet someone like […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/pixie-monroe-on-bringing-passion-to-the-work-of-a-casting-director/feed/ 0 Conquering the Audition: An Inside Job https://www.nycastings.com/conquering-the-audition-an-inside-job/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conquering-the-audition-an-inside-job https://www.nycastings.com/conquering-the-audition-an-inside-job/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2017 19:24:23 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10565 If you’ve been acting long enough, I’m sure you’ve heard the expression: “ There is no acting without auditioning.” The goal for all of us is to get to a place where we don’t have to audition but can be given roles off of our body of work. I truly do believe that every actor […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/conquering-the-audition-an-inside-job/feed/ 0 Top Talent Agents In Los Angeles https://www.nycastings.com/top-talent-agents-in-los-angeles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-talent-agents-in-los-angeles https://www.nycastings.com/top-talent-agents-in-los-angeles/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:18:12 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10559 When coming to LA to be an actor, the first thing you need to do is get an agent. The trouble most new talent run into is that most agents want experience, and getting experience without an agent very difficult. It’s just like that old adage, “what came first, the chicken or the egg?” Agents […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/top-talent-agents-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 How to Choose an Agent that will Grow with Your Career https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-choose-an-agent-that-will-grow-with-your-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-choose-an-agent-that-will-grow-with-your-career https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-choose-an-agent-that-will-grow-with-your-career/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:37:37 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10508 I can remember when I first moved to Los Angeles about seven years ago and all I could think about was getting an agent. Let’s just say the excitement trumped the actual result.  Amidst all of the joy behind signing with an LA agent, I forgot one of the most important things that anyone should […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-choose-an-agent-that-will-grow-with-your-career/feed/ 0 Top 5 Mistakes New Actors Make When Breaking Into Hollywood https://www.nycastings.com/top-5-mistakes-new-actors-make-when-breaking-into-hollywood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-5-mistakes-new-actors-make-when-breaking-into-hollywood https://www.nycastings.com/top-5-mistakes-new-actors-make-when-breaking-into-hollywood/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:40:36 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10465 Everyone knows that Hollywood is the mecca when it comes to a career in the entertainment business. That’s why 50,000 people moved to Los Angeles in the last year, many in hopes of being discovered and making it big in the industry. The city now taps out at a populations of over 4 million. From actors […]

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