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Directing Actors From Casting to Final Cut.

Monday, May 19th at 10am Pacific, I’m giving a live workshop on the Filmmakers Academy platform. “Directing Actors: From Casting to Final Cut.” I love working with actors, and I believe their performances are what truly sell a commercial. I’ll be covering everything from initial conversations with casting directors to communicating with editors about the best […]

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Inside The Mind Of The Professional Extra With Nancy Cohen.

The wonderful Nancy Cohen walked into my office delivering a Christmas gift on behalf of Idell James Casting, the top shop for casting background artists. Once we got to chatting, I asked Nancy to grace me with an impromptu interview. Thankfully, she agreed and the resulting conversation is a treat. We talk about how you

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My Visit To The Space Station LA With David Rispoli And Ben Rovner.

Space Station is an artist’s paradise. It offers workshops, classes and it’s an affordable place to cast, and even offers actors a free place to tape auditions and pieces for their reel. I sat down with David Rispoli and Ben Rovner to hear all about this unique operation, as well as their Space Station Artist’s

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Top 5 Tips From Casting Director Danielle Eskinazi.

Do actors really need to wear the same outfit to the callback as their first audition? How much should you fawn over the director? Hey agency folks, why did you call everyone back? Casting is always crucial, so working with a deft casting director is a must. Danielle Eskinazi is one of the best. She

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