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This week’s Casting Breakdown is out! This week is all about needing to know your BRAND.

Ramani Leah, CSA — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:43:21 +0000

From The Casting Breakdown: needing to know your BRAND. Or do you? 👀 #themoreyouknow 🌈 #thecastingdirectorscut #actors #actorslife #castingby #casting #castingbreakdown Related reading: Will Social Media Make or Break Your Acting Career?, Is Acting All About Looks? and Is the Market Too Saturated With Your Type?. Want help applying this to your own career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Ramani or see our packages.

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This week’s Casting Breakdown is out! Are casting directors using AI to help make casting

Ramani Leah, CSA — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:42:15 +0000

From The Casting Breakdown: are casting directors using AI to help make casting decisions? Here’s the scoop! #themoreyouknow 🌈 #thecastingdirectorscut #actors #actorslife #castingby #casting #castingbreakdown Related reading: Does Not Booking Mean You Are Not Doing Great Work?, Do You Need to Give Yourself Somewhere to Go in a Scene? and Are You Not Ready for a Real Acting Job? Imposter Syndrome. Want help applying this to your own career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Ramani or see our packages.

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We know the industry is shifting—and we’re here to help you navigate it.

Ramani Leah, CSA — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000

🎥 We know the industry is shifting—and we’re here to help you navigate it. We launched The Casting Breakdown, a short video series giving practical insight on what’s actually happening inside casting offices and how it affects you. The series is on hold for now. Topics included when you can realistically expect auditions to pick up, how to prioritize your to-do list depending where you’re at in your actor journey, the types of projects being picked up in different regions, ...

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Here’s the truth about the auditions you’re not getting: it’s not a mystery—it’s actually

Ramani Leah, CSA — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Here’s the truth about the auditions you’re not getting: it’s not a mystery—it’s actually pretty simple. Your reel either sells your range or it doesn’t. Your reps either submit you strategically (and in a timely manner) or they don’t. And you either say yes to the roles that build your path—or you hold out and stall. If you’re feeling like the auditions that should be yours aren’t coming your way, chances are one of these 3 needs a little more ...

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Let’s talk about arcs…: It’s the emotional shift your character goes through — from start

Ramani Leah, CSA — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:41:27 +0000

Let’s talk about arcs… It’s the emotional shift your character goes through — from start to finish. They may begin confident and end crushed. Or start in control and unravel. Ask yourself: ✔️ What does my character want at the top? ✔️ What changes by the end? The intent at the start is rarely the same as the end — and that shift is your gold. Play the turn, not just the tone. #ActorTips #CharacterArc #AuditionPrep #SceneStudy #TheCastingDirectorsCut #ActorsOnIG #CastingBy ...

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Say it with us: self-tapes don’t have to be a source of stress.

Ramani Leah, CSA — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Say it with us: self-tapes don’t have to be a source of stress. Focus on what matters – the storytelling. Remember: working smart means giving yourself permission to trust your instincts rather than overthinking every detail. Your best work comes when you’re clear, confident, and calm. What’s your biggest self-tape tip? 👇 #actorslife #selftapeaudition #actingtips #thecastingdirectorscut #castingadvice #worksmartnothard Related reading: Self-Tape Deadline Extended? What It Really Means, Should You Always Send Multiple Takes in a Self-Tape? and Does Your Self-Tape ...

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No gatekeeping here…: 1️⃣ Your audition begins before the first line. Film a 30-second

Ramani Leah, CSA — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:48:37 +0000

No gatekeeping here… 1️⃣ Your audition begins before the first line. Film a 30-second improvised “moment before” – it grounds you in the character’s reality (cut it before submitting, but let it inform your performance). 2️⃣ Try watching one take without sound. It reveals how present you really are and lets you focus purely on physical connection to the scene. 3️⃣ Before recording, take a moment. Close your eyes. See the scene cinematically. Ask yourself what makes this moment compelling, ...

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

Ramani Leah, CSA — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:46:31 +0000

This has been a common topic in our small-group Zoom chats. 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 work to figure out sustainable income?” “Am I willing to fail repeatedly until I find success with supplemental income?” “Am I ...

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A little friendly Friday reminder ⏩⏩

Ramani Leah, CSA — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:31:26 +0000

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 Related reading: Have You Had Enough Training as an Actor?, Is It Really Who You Know in Acting? and Do You Need to Live in LA or NY to Be a Working Actor?. Want help applying this to your own career? Book a ...

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The most important reminder here is this

Ramani Leah, CSA — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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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