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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.
Acting Tips
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.
Acting Tips
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.

Modeling Tips

Casting Calls
Guys & Gals: Show Off Your Best Self When You Get a Make Over in ELLE Magazine this Fall
ELLE copyThis just in: ELLE Magazine’s Creative Director Joe Zee wants to make YOU over for his upcoming column. Hurry and click here to apply today: this casting expires on November 2nd! I would hate for you to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to get huge exposure in a leading fashion mag! Just think…once you’ve done a shoot in ELLE magazine you’ll have a great clip to send to casting directors, modeling agencies… anyone… nationwide! How impressive!
Acting Tips
Life is a roller coaster… Stay balanced, no matter what comes your way!

BlackberryThe life of a performer can definitely be a roller coaster. You can go from working several gigs at once to none at all. This unpredictable spin makes life challenging and can affect you physically as well as emotionally.

Say you aren’t working– you might wake up everyday at noon and go to the gym, cook meals, run errands, meet up with friends. Then all of a sudden, you have a new gig that involves 12 hour days and a bad commute.
Acting Tips
Casting Director Courtney: How to Network When You’re On Location!

Coffee shopJust about everyone feels most comfortable in their home city, where they have developed close relationships with friends and coworkers. It’s refreshing to go to your favorite coffee stop, see your local hairdresser, jog by your favorite park, and so on.

However, in this business, you may not always have the comfort of being in your hometown. But there are also amazing opportunities where you go on location!
Casting Confidential

Jenny Rawdin - MTV Casting Director

Jenny Rawdin has been casting actors, singers, dancers, and models for MTV's Total Request Live, the hit pop-culture-driven video countdown show. She also works on MTV Specials and MTV events and has been working in the film and television industry in New York City for six years.

Find Your Perfect Industry Fit
Six Reasons You Shouldn't Turn Down Unpaid Jobs
How to Have Fun, Stay Professional & Get Cast!
Making the Right Connections
First Impressions are Everything
Summer and the City
Proud to Be 'The Biggest Loser'
Seaport Idol 2008
MTV's May Movie Month


Renee Godbout - Casting Director

Renee Godbout recently worked on the first season of The CW's popular teen show Gossip Girl at Grant Wilfey Casting. Additional past projects include 2 seasons of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, the pilot for Dirty Sexy Money, and the Jonathan Demme-directed Rachel Getting Married.

5 Networking Goldmines You Never Knew About
Child Actors: Get Discovered on Daytime TV
The 5 Magic Words a Casting Director Wants to Hear
Reality Check: Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Acting Goals?
What Will It Take to Be the Next Oprah?
Soap Opera Idol: Discovering a New Favorite Actress
Soap Opera Idol: Meeting My Favorite Soap Star
Casting Director Q&A: The Importance of Continuity
Daytime Drama? It Takes More Than Acting
How to Welcome Winter When You're an Actor
Diving Into an On-Set Romance? Take Caution!
Joining SAG? Consider These Facts First
Obama Made History. Now It’s Your Turn!
5 Steps to the Perfect First Meeting
What Does it Take to Be a Scream Queen?
Are You Up to the Challenge? Take a Risk with Your Career.
The Big Rewards of Working for Free
3 Things You Need to Know About Reality TV
Casting Director Q&A: What is a Tech Advisor?
3 Ways to Avoid Being a Pushy Stage Mom
How to Emphasize Your Assets and Get Cast
Change Your Look... Change Your Career!
Low-Budget Films: Your First Steps to Fame
5 Ways Your Unique Skills Spell Stardom
Got a Question? 4 Ways to Get the Answers You Need Right Now
Too Old to Start Acting? Absolutely Not... and Here's Why!
Talent Isn't Enough: Get Our 5 Essential Steps to Fame
On-Set Etiquette: How to Weather a Stormy Shoot
Go from Model to Actress in 5 Easy Steps
It's Not You, It's Me: Learn How to Deal with Rejection
Don't Live in LA? Be a Star Anyway!
6 Ways to Get an Agent
4 Tips on How to be a Dog's Best Friend on Set
Do You Have to Play Dead to Get Cast
From Crew to Cast in 3 Easy Steps
Ace Your Next Audition with These 5 Memorization Tips
Women: Dress to Impress at Your Next Audition
Who's the Hardest Working Man in Show Business?
It's Official! You'll See My Extras on Showtime
5 Things You Need to Know Before Joining SAG
You’ve Made a Contact... Here’s How to Keep It
3 Ways to Avoid Modeling Scams
Are You Too Cool for Acting School?
The Top 5 Steps to Summer Fitness
Success in Strange Places
5 Stress Busters for a Great Audition
Are You Destined to be a Full-Time Actor?
Start Locally, Star Globally
You Scratch My Back...
Casting Directors Don't Forget a Face
InstantCast Profile Makeovers: Layne Moore
InstantCast Profile Makeovers: Ruth Casserly
5 Simple Steps to Promoting Yourself Everyday
Think You're Too Good to Be an Extra? Think Again!
10 Steps to a Star-Quality InstantCast Profile
Love Scenes: How to Stay Comfortable On and Off the Camera
Upgrade Your Career: How to Go From an Extra to a Speaking Role
The Ins & Outs of Baby Casting
The Scoop on the LA vs. NYC Production Debate
Lost & Found: Casting Director Renee’s Exclusive Review of Lost
The Comeback Kid: Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
The Military and Movies: HBO's Taking Chance
Life Lessons from Robert DeNiro
Finding Lookalikes for the Stars
Lingo You Need to Know: Upfront
Health and Beauty Go Hand-in-Hand
Communicating with a Casting Director: Dos and Dont's
When Guest Stars Go Bad
Last Minute Changes on Set
Casting Challenge: Bringing the Dead to Life
What Are Freelance Casting Directors?
How to Behave on Set
Stand In for the Stars
Six Tips for Success
Extras: Impress Your Casting Director
How to Improve Your Monologue
Eight Actor Must-Haves
How to Go from Extra to Star Actor
After the Strike: A Casting Director's Advice on New Projects
Getting the Right Headshot
Meeting a Legend: Working with an Oscar-Winning Director
Flashback: How I Spent the Writers' Strike


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