Inside Job

How CD Yesi Ramirez Learned the Laws of Casting

Yesi Ramirez went from law school to casting associate on "Love and Other Drugs," "The Descendants," and "21 Jump Street."

Be Open to Career Opportunities at the Sundance Film Fest

John Cooper, director of the Sundance Film Festival since 2009 and part of the Sundance programming team for more than 20 years, explains how actors and filmmakers can make the most of it.

Don Birge Makes Nice at Stewart Talent Agency

Agent Don Birge, who represents Carol Kane and Betty Buckley, finds kindness to be a crucial asset to his career at Stewart Talent Agency.

Talent Manager Michael Katz Juggles Art and Business

New York–based Michael Katz, who has owned Michael Katz Talent Management for 15 years, feels a special kinship for actors.

Clay Pecorin and Justin Zackham on Casting 'The Big Wedding'

Clay Pecorin and Justin Zackham run Two Ton Films, jokingly named after their waistlines. Together they produced “The Big Wedding,” which was written and directed by Zackham and stars Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton.

Seed&Spark Allows Filmmakers to Fund Projects Via a Wedding Registry

Emily Best, founder and CEO of the new online funding site, thinks crowdfunding is here to stay—particularly if it’s laid out like online shopping.

'Warm Bodies' Writer-Director Jonathan Levine On His New Film

Jonathan Levine made his name in indie films by writing and directing “The Wackness” and directing “50/50.” His latest film is “Warm Bodies,” in which Nicholas Hoult stars as a zombie who falls for a living girl.

How WIGS Makes Scripted YouTube Drama Work

Rodrigo García and Jon Avnet co-founded WIGS, YouTube’s top channel for scripted dramatic content, in 2010. The channel, which hosts Web series and shorts featuring female leads, recently announced a producing partnership with Fox Broadcasting.

Ken Lazer Turned a Part-Time Job Into a 20-Year Career

Taught by mentors Lori Wyman and Donna DeSeta, casting director Ken Lazer casts commercials, TV, film, voiceover, and more in New York City.

Agent Jeff Danis Looks for Authenticity

DPN Talent head Jeff Danis insists that voiceover actors boast special skills.