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Working in Europe – Visas & Work Permits
This article is for actors who need to spend short periods of times in other countries for work - shooting film, etc....
Self-Taping an Audition
These days more and more auditions/castings are self-taped. This means the actor films themself performing a scene and sends the...
Using IMDB to Find Work
A lot of enCAST actors are on IMDb Pro and it can be a great resource to find work if...
How to Find Acting Work
One of the most important sides to being an actor is finding work. And unfortunately, it’s also one of the...
How to contact a Talent Agent or Casting Director
If you’re an actor looking for work you might be tempted to get in touch with a Talent Agent or...
Where to find Casting Calls
The truth is that the more casting calls you submit to, the higher the chances of finding work as an...
Working in Different Countries
Generally speaking it will be the film production who sort out visas, work permits, and the necessary paperwork for an...
How to find a Talent Agent
Every actor, if they want to take their career to the next level, will need a Talent Agent (or TA)....
How to Read a Casting Call
Casting notices come in all shapes and sizes. There’s no set pattern and you’ll see everything from a detailed character...
Cover Emails to Talent Agents
This article explains how you can write an effective cover email when you are looking to find a new Talent...
The Role That Got Away – Scarlett Johansson shares her casting disappointments
For those on the outside, Hollywood seems to be a world of glitz, glamour, and endless success. However, behind the...
How to Annoy a CD and Lose the Job
For actors, the CASTING DIRECTOR (or CD) is one of the most important people out there. The CD is the...
Profile Views
When you visit your profile you'll see an item, PROFILE VIEWS. This shows how many people - guests, CDs, other...
General Safety at Auditions
As we often say, 99.9% of castings and auditions are perfectly legitimate and safe. In fact, a lot of actors...
A guide to Talent Agents (for Actors)
When you are first starting out as an actor, most jobs you get will be through word of mouth or...
15 Essential Audition Tips
Here they are then, 15 of the most important tips you'll ever hear about to help you nail that audition....
Live, Online, Auditions
Online auditions are becoming more common these days, especially in times of pandemic! Often, to save time & money, and...
After the Audition is Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuu5ksDQbo So… you’ve seen the casting notice, you’ve sent your application, you’ve gone in for the casting audition… What now?...
How can I find more acting jobs with my Special Skill?
Let's suppose you are an actor with a special skill. Perhaps you surf really well, or can ride a horse,...
Should you take a role in a low-budget ‘silly’ film?
As an actor, it's not uncommon to come across opportunities for roles in films that may seem silly or even...
How to use enCAST to find more acting work
As an actor, finding work can be a daunting and time-consuming process. However, using enCAST can make the process a...
Your Signature
You and your name are your brand. And like all brands, you need to let people know about it. One...