industry

How to Make a Casting Director's Day

To be an actor means to play in your own sandbox, on cue, under pressure, in front of a bunch of people who need to be reminded of their own, often misplaced sandboxes.

Acting Career Success Made Simple

David Patrick Green, founder of HackHollywood.com, shares his unconventional advice for how to achieve success as an actor.

How to Handle a Meeting With an Agent or Manager

Cowan, of Edna Cowan Management, gives her take on the typical meeting with prospective clients.

Dear Managers, Please Do Your Job

Secret Agent Man writes a strongly worded letter to the managers too busy updating their Facebook to manage.

Get Repped by Jeff Berg at Resolution

APA hires Rob Kim as WME promotes and Berg launches new full-service talent and literary agency Resolution.

6 Tips to Gaining Industry Attention for Your Child

Much has been written on this subject, and after many years in the business working with child performers and their families, I am happy to weigh in with my six tips on increasing your child’s chances of getting representation and auditions.

‘Immigration Consultant’ Andrew Boryski Arrested

Authorities in Los Angeles have arrested a 26-year-old Canadian man and charged him with running an immigration consulting scam they say conned foreign actors out of thousands of dollars.

Actor Sues Cinemax After Allegedly Being Bullied Into Performing Sex Scenes

An actor identified as Anne G. claims she was pressured into nudity and simulated sex scenes for an episode of the Cinemax After Dark series “Femme Fatales.”

Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry to Create Jobs for Actors

OWN and Tyler Perry sign multi-year deal to produce the net’s first scripted series.

Heather Comer Loves Setting the Scene by Casting

The president of Comer Casting has worked on such projects as "The Good Wife," "Step Up 3D," and "The Smurfs."