Categoria: Being a Film Actor

Articles and ideas and help on how to be a successful and effective film actor.

Baciare per lo schermo. Accade abbastanza spesso, ma per gli attori alle prime armi può essere piuttosto sconcertante e stressante,...
This article is for actors who need to spend short periods of times in other countries for work - shooting film, etc....
In quante lingue sai recitare? Quando crei un profilo su enCAST, devi impostare le tue lingue di recitazione nella tab...
Puoi mostrare diverse immagini sul tuo profilo. Per gli attori si tratta dei primi piani. Questo articolo spiega come aggiungere/modificare/eliminare...
Sempre più audizioni e casting vengono fatti tramite self-tape. Cioè all'attore viene chiesto di filmarsi mentre recita una scena e...
To see how to use this page, click here. This page has links to IMDB Pro where you can find...
The first thing a casting agent sees is your submission email (sometimes called a cover email or casting email). What...
Questo breve video ti mostra come aggiungere un CV al tuo profilo. [NOTA: video senza audio (solo immagini)]. Gli attori...
A lot of enCAST actors are on IMDb Pro and it can be a great resource to find work if...
A headshot is a photograph which tells the casting director what you look like. Suppose the casting director (or CD)...
Casting directors e tipi Immagina che un casting director (CD) stia cercando due attrici per interpretare le studentesse descritte di...
Acting scams are not common and you'll find the 99.9% of casting notices are perfectly fine. However very occasionally you...
One of the most important sides to being an actor is finding work. And unfortunately, it’s also one of the...
This webinar deals with the ins and outs of making that perfect self-tape. Our guest panellists - Anthony Skordi and...
After your headshots and showreel, your CV (curriculum or résumé) is the most important document you send a casting agent. It...
Not all emails are right for actors. And here’s why you should think carefully about the email you use when...
In linea di massima, diventare un attore è semplice. Potrebbe farlo chiunque. Diversa è la storia se si vuole diventare...
If you’re an actor looking for work you might be tempted to get in touch with a Talent Agent or...
La nudità in un film va bene a patto che tutte le persone coinvolte siano d'accordo e sappiano di cosa...
The truth is that the more casting calls you submit to, the higher the chances of finding work as an...
Your playing age is not your real but how old you look. For example, you might be 20 years old...
We do not host videos directly on our site, but instead you can embed your video from YouTube or Vimeo...
Generally speaking it will be the film production who sort out visas, work permits, and the necessary paperwork for an...
All too often we hear of tragic accidents on set where someone is killed or injured by a gun on...
A detta di attori e attrici professionisti con notevole esperienza, recitare in un film e recitare a teatro sono due...
The simple answer is, it depends. It depends on where the tattoo is; the size of the tattoo and its...
Un buon showreel ti aiuta a trovare lavoro. Un brutto showreel ti fa perdere l'opportunità di trovare lavoro. Lo showreel...
Every actor, if they want to take their career to the next level, will need a Talent Agent (or TA)....
Casting notices come in all shapes and sizes. There’s no set pattern and you’ll see everything from a detailed character...
A lot of new actors have a problem – they don’t have a showreel. It’s a Catch-22 situation: they can’t...
When you have a showreel, there are usually just 2 places you can put it online: Vimeo or YouTube. Both...
Without extras, films are simply unrealistic. Extras – or Background or Supporting artists as they’re sometimes called – add realism to a scene. They are...
This article explains how you can write an effective cover email when you are looking to find a new Talent...
Parliamo un attimo del tuo nome. Se sei entrato da poco nel mondo del cinema e del teatro, allora forse...
Here's a super easy tip to make you look better on screen and to improve your acting, too when the...
Sometimes a production will ask you to send them a scan of your passport or id card so they can...
For those on the outside, Hollywood seems to be a world of glitz, glamour, and endless success. However, behind the...
A good actor watches films and learns how other actors do their job. If they are impressed enough, a good...
enCAST recently helped pre-cast a political thriller film in Europe and received over 100 submissions for self-tapes. While some were...
At the top of your profile is your Calling Card and all users have this. As you can see above,...
Your CV (or résumé) should be in PDF format, about 1 or 2 pages long. When you submit for a...
Every so often a casting will ask for an "about me" self-tape introduction where you talk about yourself for the...
Just as a showreel shows video clips of you in action, a language reel (aka soundfile or voicereel) is a...
You want to be an actor. You see a job you like. But you don’t have any experience to put...
For actors, the CASTING DIRECTOR (or CD) is one of the most important people out there. The CD is the...
When you visit your profile you'll see an item, PROFILE VIEWS. This shows how many people - guests, CDs, other...
Il miglior tipo di recitazione significa sempre essere nel momento presente, ma cosa significa esattamente e come si può raggiungere?...
As an actor, finding work can be a daunting and time-consuming process. However, using enCAST can make the process a...
Once the decision has been made to make the film, the next step is pre-production which is where various people will go...
The dop (pronounced as letters: DOP or sometimes just dp) – director of photography – is responsible for the overall...
Making your own films is simple to do, effective, fun, and guaranteed to improve your acting. Here’s where we offer a...
99.9% of castings and auditions are perfectly safe. But very occasionally you might come across a casting or a situation...
Obviously no two days are alike in the world of extras, but this will give you a good idea of...
First impressions count. When a casting director (or CD) opens up your application the very first thing they will look at are...
The languages we show on enCAST are fairly general and we do not tend to sub-divide them much. For example,...
https://youtu.be/NkkhLPgGx-U Crying on cue can be challenging for many actors. This article provides some ideas to help you cry at...
Did you know that on average, a casting director will watch only the first 10 seconds of your showreel? That...
You should always try to keep each showreel in one language only. If you have a single showreel with clips...
We're going to talk about a small thing that makes a big difference. It's about the emails you send when...
Generally speaking actors can be divided into 3 groups (although obviously there is some degree of overlap): First come LEAD...
enCAST actor Leo Saint Thomas is only 19 years old but he's already been a professional actor for over 10...
Too many actors get this wrong. They give off the wrong message to casting directors and lose work. But follow...
When you are first starting out as an actor, most jobs you get will be through word of mouth or...
A while back we got a couple of messages from enCAST actors asking for our help. They’d received a random...
Most actors put their showreel up on YouTube or Vimeo for the world to see and then spread the link...
Having credits on  IMDb is important for actors as this tells Casting Directors and others about your official experience. In simple terms,...
Se vuoi trovare lavoro come attore devi avere del buon materiale. E cioè: domanda da inviare via email primi piani (foto) curriculum vitae...
In the world of acting, active listening can greatly enhance performances and leave a lasting impression. Let's explore how this...
As we often say, 99.9% of castings and auditions are perfectly legitimate and safe. In fact, a lot of actors...
After the director comes the camera crew. Depending on the production this can be one person or a team of...
When you’re on set there’s often a lot of down time. You might be sitting in your trailer for hours...
Se vuoi proporti per un casting, ma non hai ancora uno showreel sul tuo profilo, ci sono un paio di...
Here they are then, 15 of the most important tips you'll ever hear about to help you nail that audition....
Let's suppose you are an actor with a special skill. Perhaps you surf really well, or can ride a horse,...
Acting is an art that requires talent, dedication, and the ability to handle emotions. As actors, your behaviour on set...
In the beginning a writer will sit down at their computer and from their blood, sweat, and tears, produce a screenplay....
Every set is different. You might find yourself in the middle of a field with nothing but a flimsy tent...
It might seem like a small subject, but it’s important. So you’re on set, dressed up, made up and ready...
You have a scene in a film. You know your lines, you know the action. But do you know your...
To see how to use this page, click here. You can use this as a template for writing to film...
How important is a showreel for actors? Here professional actor and acting coach Raquel Gardner offers some excellent advice on...
On a very large production there may also be a second-unit director. The second-unit is a small crew which often...
We have been working with actors for many years. Together we’ve help make feature films and short films, TV series...
Once the money is in place, the roles have been cast, the crew (all those working behind the camera, from...
enCAST actor Leo Saint Thomas is only 19 years old but he's already been a professional actor for over 10...
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?...
Online auditions are becoming more common these days, especially in times of pandemic! Often, to save time & money, and...
It sometimes happen. You get a request for a self-tape with 3 or 4 pages of dialogue and just a...
Would you like a quick boost to your profile on the enCAST social media? Simply put, a boost is when...
You’re on set. The lights are up. The sound is rolling. The camera is rolling. There is expectancy and tension...
The wardrobe department dresses you. Hair does your hair. Make-up does your make-up. Fairly obvious really! Gossip wise, they are...
The person most actors will deal with on set is the AD or Assistant Director. Big sets will have several...
Colour-Blind vs Colour-Conscious Colour-blind casting is a casting method that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the entertainment industry by casting...
It's rare to get in-depth feedback on your audition, but we were lucky enough to get just that for this...
In film making, actors are only one part of a very long and intense process. They are important because without actors...
For actors, the casting director – or CD – is one of the most important people out there. Essentially the CD is the...
Look at these few lines of dialogue: A: I came round but- B: I know, I know, I should have-...
No one ever says becoming a successful actor is easy. You might have the looks, the talent, the ability, and...
You and your name are your brand. And like all brands, you need to let people know about it. One...
As an actor, it's not uncommon to come across opportunities for roles in films that may seem silly or even...
Sometimes when you upload a picture to your profile you will see that it appears upside down. The reason this...
As actors, we all attend hundreds of auditions and perhaps book just a handful of them. Here professional actor and...
Being an actor is, by definition, a public affair. But that doesn't mean every part of your life is open...
And making sure everything looks good on film is the lighting crew. As you might expect they will light the...
The morning after the final day of shooting, while the crew are working on a new project and the actors...
At the top of the whole pile is the director. Quite possibly they are the only person who doesn’t seem...
When it comes to the world of acting, one burning question often arises: Do actors need training? And the answer...
NUOVOIMAIE, che sta per Nuova Istituzione per la gestione collettiva dei diritti di esecuzione degli artisti interpreti o esecutori, è...
Meisner training, named after Sanford Meisner, an influential American acting teacher, emerged in the 20th century as a significant departure...
As actors we often plateau; this means we reach a certain level and find ourselves doing the same type of...
Acting, an art form as old as the hills, has seen the rise and fall of numerous techniques over the...
Naturalistic Acting is about making the characters on stage or screen feel real, like people you might meet in your...
Method Acting, an influential approach in the world of acting, has had a lasting impact on the craft. To truly...
Casting or Audition Workshops are a valuable resource in the world of acting, offering aspiring actors the opportunity to hone...
Before you make the decision to submit for an acting job, it's important to consider 4 main criteria. These will...
enCAST Castings on Malta - enCAST Actors on Malta Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean with a population...
For creating an impactful showreel, here are a few pointers: Powerful Opening Scene: choose your best scene first, if you...