The STARmeter is IMDB’s ranking system based on searches done by the website’s users. Basically, the more you’re searched for on IMDB, the higher your star meter is. These rankings are updated weekly. We’ve seen actors go through great lengths to get that coveted star meter up. And we can’t help but wonder.. 𝘸𝘩𝘺? Here are a few reasons why your IMDB STARmeter does not matter: 1. If we’re on IMDB, it’s to find contact …
We hear this a lot: “I just need to book one co-star job and then…” And then…? YES booking your first co-star job is EXCITING, MEMORABLE, and DEFINITELY something to be proud of. YES booking your first co-star job can help you land representation. YES booking your first co-star job can lead to booking MORE jobs in general. BUT (and this is a big-fat-BUT) 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. You are responsible for your future success, not your booking. Point …
While being off-book is supremely helpful in order for you to concentrate more on the direction we give you vs. your lines, holding your sides is A-OK. Here’s why: 1. The frame we’re getting is fairly tight. A standard frame for in-person sessions and self-taping is a medium close-up (about mid-bust). Translation: we aint seeing those sides one bit. 2. If your sides act as a security blanket and help your feel more confident in …
If there was a prize for the biggest #mythdebunker, it would go to this one. Nothing could be further from the truth. And here’s the why… If you didn’t already know: casting is a LOT of work. Between the speedy expectations of casting, the multiple projects on our plate, we have to efficiently allot time for: producer sessions, emails, avail checks, breakdowns, script reading, generals, budget crunching, submission reviewing, list-making, reel editing, pitch calls, concept meetings, studio/network calls, director calls, …
No conflicts are better than any conflicts, right? Well, technically, sure. But there’s a worse situation to be in. It’s the scenario that CDs, reps & actors alike all dread. That moment when your agent calls to pin you and — 😳😳😳 You have plans. Like, BIG unchangeable plans… right during that shooting period. 𝑮𝒖𝒍𝒑. Gulp is right. To give you an idea, here’s a little sample of what can happen if you’re picked as the choice for a role …
If you missed our @TheCastingDirectorsCut webinar on Friday, we’re going to go ahead and start with a now-infamous quote by the incomparable @somethinglikemike. “Treat us like you’d treat your gym. How often do you want to hear from your gym? If it’s an amazing 50% membership deal, GREAT! Other than that, you don’t really want to hear from your gym.” So, basically, THAT, but let’s dive a little deeper. How often are you “updating” casting …
You’ve taken all the classes, done all the workshops, seen all the lectures, tried all the coaches. So you’re ready to move on, right? *cue Wheel of Fortune fail buzzer* Here’s a little secret about being great at what you do: 𝕌𝕟𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕣𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕠 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕓𝕖𝕪𝕠𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒𝕝𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪 𝕞𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕕, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕘𝕣𝕠𝕨. Your training is your only foundation. It must be strong. You can have the best …
Have you ever had this thought? Or at heard another actor utter this phrase? We get it. Getting representation can feel like dating in LA. It can be hard & a little frustrating (ok a LOT frustrating). That’s why actors sometimes think they have to sign with someone the moment they hear a “yes.” But guess what? You don’t have to. AND it will not break your career. As with anything in life: 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕒𝕪 “𝕟𝕠” 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖 …
Workshops are just pay-to-play auditions. Ready to sing it? 🎶 Nopity nope nope 🎶 Before we dive more into today’s myth, let’s first properly define a casting director workshop: A casting director workshop is a class taught by a casting professional (casting associate & above) with the intent to teach and inform actors of varying casting perspectives. Now, you may or may not remember the 2017 lawsuit. It was big news. And there was a lot of words being floated …
In the famous words of @prattprattpratt, “I didn’t have a plan B.” This might be scary to hear, but you don’t need a “back up plan.” It doesn’t have to be THIS or THAT. You can still pour your heart, soul & energy into your acting and also pour energy right into… anything else. There is no limit to the number of dreams and goals you are allowed to have. And …