Monthly Archives: December 2010

A screening interview and callback are two different things. The screening interview is a short meeting where the casting director tries to determine whether or not you will be accepted for the part. On the other hand, a callback is a longer interview where you are invited to the casting director’s office for a more complete assessment of your skills. In both cases, the aspiring actor tries to help the director consider him or her for the part. Continue reading →

Do you need to find the best talent agency to help you when you’ve decided to really take your acting career or modeling career seriously? Continue reading →

If you’ve ever tickled your brain with dreams of modeling, you should first make sure to avoid agencies that’ll try to scam you out of time and money. It’s hard to know who to trust when looking for work in commercials, TV, or print ads, but there are definitely things to keep an eye out for. In the poker game of talent, good and bad agencies both have “tells.” Continue reading →

Modeling is indeed a very glamorous profession in the world of fashion, and many girls dream of being a part of it. What attracts people most to the fashion model is of course the elegance and the prestige of being in the focal point of millions of people. If you are looking at modeling as your career, there are major things that you should take into consideration in order for you to be prepared when you set your foot on the pathway to magazines, catwalks and billboards. A relationship with the right agency, an honest, licensed agency, is an important first step. Continue reading →

Applying for a second job while currently employed is what is referred to as moonlighting. There was once a time when moonlighting was employed only by underpaid employees and those who were cash strapped. These days, some people consider modeling as a second career; check with a reputable licensed modeling agency too see if this might be an option for you — but watch out for those who just want your money! Continue reading →

Do you need to find the best talent agency to help you when you’ve decided to really take your acting career or modeling career seriously? Continue reading →

Background artists are most commonly known as movie extras. They are those whose roles in a movie do not require much speaking and are expected to blend in with all the other actors. When compared to the professional actors, however, they are not required to have any acting experience. Neither are movie extras required to have a background in acting, belong to a specific ethnic group, have special training related to acting or belong to a certain age bracket. The important thing that movie extras should bear in mind is that they are expected to handle and understand directions well, be reliable, and arrive on the set early. Continue reading →