Ramani Leah, CSA

Casting Myth Debunker: Why Your Audition Count Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story ☕️

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Casting Myth Debunker: Why Your Audition Count Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story ☕️ Submissions happen in real-time. And timing is everything. Your reps could submit you within minutes of each other – but who gets clicked first comes down to factors like alphabetical order, random sorting, or simply which submission the CD sees first. The invisible work? Your manager might spend hours perfecting your materials or pitching you directly to a casting office, only for the appointment to come through …

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DID YOU KNOW? California finally just stepped up its film game in a substantial way.

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🎬 DID YOU KNOW? California finally just stepped up its film game in a substantial way. Their new $750M tax credit program puts them back in the spotlight alongside powerhouse production states like Georgia. The percentage of what production companies can get back (up to 25% of what they spend on local crew, vendors, and facilities) hasn’t changed much but the amount of productions that can claim this program definitely has. With this new program, California is now #2 in …

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Are you ready for our biggest debunker of all time?

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Are you ready for our biggest debunker of all time? 🚨 YOU HAVE *MORE* THAN ENOUGH TIME! 🚨 In terms of time, we’re talking about both auditions and well, just time in general. In the case of a self tape, let’s break the timing down: • A solid self-tape should take you no more than 45-60 minutes (if takes you longer, invest in a trusted self tape class so that you can have an ROI of time) • 60 minutes …

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It’s about time for a little

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It’s about time for a little #castingmythdebunker As CDs, our biggest problem to solve is finding multiple actors to nail an audition. So if asking a question helps you deliver an amazing performance, why wouldn’t we want that? Thoughtful questions show you’re prepared, engaged, and committed to bringing your A-game. It’s not amateur hour – it’s professional dedication. Maybe you need clarification on the character’s motivation, or you’re curious about the tone of a specific scene. Asking shows you’re thinking …

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This has been a common topic in our intimate weekly subscriber Zooms.

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This has been a common topic in our intimate weekly subscriber Zooms. Psssst: we’re diving into this topic today over Zoom if you want to join (send us a DM if so!) Today we want to break a common thought pattern: “I can no longer afford to be an actor.” Before you let yourself believe that thought, ask yourself these questions first: “Do I think I’m worthy of finding success as an actor?” “Am I willing to put in the …

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We’re overdue for a Casting Myth Debunker!

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We’re overdue for a Casting Myth Debunker! And as we consult with so many of you… this concern appears to be a regular theme/concern. Do we need to know if you are consistently working to ensure our trust in your ability to be an actor? The short answer is NO. The belief that your future success is correlated to the rate at which you are booking sounds anxiety-inducing and just downright stressful. Trust that we understand the complexities of an …

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A little friendly Friday reminder ⏩⏩

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A little friendly Friday reminder ⏩⏩ 1. Accept the inevitable 2. Adapt 3. Observe your feelings 4. Build resilience 5. Seek the opportunity in change 6. Focus on response 7. Never stop learning #themoreyouknow #thecastingdirectorscut #actorlife #friendlyfridayreminder

Did you know❓: For the past 2 months, we’ve been doing intimate weekly casting chats

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Did you know❓ For the past 2 months, we’ve been doing intimate weekly casting chats where we dive into specific topics like, “what to expect at your first table read,” and “how to optimize your time outside of auditioning,” These small-group chats are done over Zoom so that we can see and hear each other clearly. These weekly sessions are for IG subscribers and right now is STILL only $4.99 a month. Each class ends with an AMA so you …

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The most important reminder here is this

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The most important reminder here is this: Many, many, many times, your audition is being watched, appreciated and talked about in a positive way without you even knowing about it. So much so that we send it forward to our creative team! This feedback also never gets back to you (unless we end up pinning you as well). This is DIRECT proof that NO feedback does not = BAD feedback. Learning to trust yourself and your craft will help quiet …

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There are some key differences between a big market like LA or NY and smaller (but still

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There are some key differences between a big market like LA or NY and smaller (but still busy markets) like New Mexico and Texas. Here are the main ones: Los Angeles/NY • Higher volume of auditions and productions • More competitive, with a wide range of experienced and developmental actors • Higher cost of living • Abundant networking events, industry mixers, and opportunities to network • Stricter adherence to union rules • Abundance of high-profile acting schools as well as …

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