The project’s been green lit. The script’s been finalized. I’m going to hold an open casting call! Not so fast. If you’re not careful, your open casting call can be disorganized and rushed, netting you less than amazing actors. Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Auditions [FREE Casting Sheet Template]
Ican’t imagine what it must be like to be a comedian. You work for hours, days, or even months, to get a tight 10 or 15-minute bit. As you bring your hard work onto the stage, you pray the audience doesn’t deafen you with their silence. If success on the stage is measured by the lack of objects being thrown at you, it’s no wonder why even famous comedians experience stage fright. Because even if you’re absolutely hilarious, there might be a night when you bomb, because you’re also, absolutely human. Continue reading How to Overcome Stage Fright — Jenny…
Auditions. Such a simple word has so much meaning and promise. Whether running lines in the waiting room or organizing the controlled chaos that often comes, the audition process is key for casting.Continue reading A Step-by-Step Guide to Holding Auditions [FREE Audition Form]
One of the most important parts of any project is your cast. A great cast can make or break your film or project. But many filmmakers look at the casting process as a path of least resistance. There are several ways to make the right casting decisions that will drastically improve your chances for success. Here are our best casting tips that every filmmaker should use.Continue reading The Best Casting Tips for Directors and Producers
Working with talent used to fill me with dread. Celebrity talent was even worse. Dealing with handlers, agents, lawyers and even personal assistants can try any producer’s patience. But it’s part of the business. If you want to make movies you have to learn to work with demanding celebrities.Continue reading Working With Celebrity Talent: How I Learned To Respect the Kardashians
