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Casting Director Courtney on the Reality of Reality TV Casting
Casting Director Courtney on the Reality of Reality TV Casting
hgtvI’ve been casting a show for HGTV now for the past few months.  People who get opportunities like these usually aren’t accustomed to being on TV:  often reality TV talents don’t realize how much time it takes to make a show that ultimately only lasts 22 minutes on air!  A lot of work goes into making a show and non-actors are usually totally unaware of all of the work it takes to even select people for reality shows! Casting is not about just picking the prettiest faces in the bunch that apply.  The main things I look for when casting for reality TV are a good personality and a great story.
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Casting Director Courtney on Working with Talent of All Ages
Casting Director Courtney on Working with Talent of All Ages
KidsPatience and understanding is a big part of this industry that is often overlooked.  As a Casting Director, I run into this because I’ve seen teenagers and adults become impatient working with children during classes and on set.  I’ve taught acting classes where the kids range from ages 3-18.  In some cases, we do not break up age groups and the younger kids read lines with the older kids.  I often hear complaints from the teenagers about the behavior of the younger kids in class.
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5 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Keep On Top of Your Casting Agenda this November:
5 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Keep On Top of Your Casting Agenda this November:
woman_clipboard1. Update your InstantCast profile. Add new photos, upload new videos, and edit your profile information. We want to know what you’re up to!
2. Stand out from the competition with professional headshots from photographers we recommend.
3. Find support within the InstantCast community.Get advice from casting director Jenny and Courtney by clicking here and book a time to speak to them on the phone.
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I want to start modeling, but I've been told I need something called a Comp Card. I know it's like a headshot, but I was wondering how do I make one and who should I give it to?

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"Comp card" is industry shorthand for "composition sheet" and is also commonly known as a "zed card." These are indispensable for an aspiring model...

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