All posts by "Jim Belden"

Jim Belden is an LA-Based writer, director, and comedian. Originally from Minnesota, Jim studied at the Second City in Chicago before moving to North Hollywood. When he's not obsessing over film and TV, he's probably either working his side job as a tutor for kids or watching basketball. For bad jokes, find him on twitter @JimWearsShirts
Ana de Armas - Blonde - NYCastings

In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor ...
Brendan Fraiser

In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor ...
triange-of-sadness

In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor will ...
academy-awards-oscars

In this series, I will break down every acting nominee for the 2023 Academy Awards, one category at a time. This series will not attempt to predict the winners, nor will ...
Stand-Up Comedy for Actors

Many stand-up comedians have become successful actors. This, of course, includes roles in comedies, but also includes dramas; great stand-up comedians like Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams went on to win Academy ...
Tips for Picking a Monologue

Choosing a good monologue for an audition or reel is a daunting task. There’s so much out there, and so much of it doesn’t seem very good! The decision can also ...
Filming scenes out of sequence - NYCastings

If you’ve been cast in a film, you may find the shooting schedule to be a bit confusing when you first receive it. Maybe you’re filming your death scene first, ...
How Do I Make My Self-Tape Auditions Look Good

Self-tape auditions became a necessity when COVID-19 broke out in 2020, and while many things have begun to revert back to “normal,” it appears that self-tape auditions are here to stay. But you’re an ...
DirectSubmit : NYCastings Social Media for Actors

Social media has been a big part of our society for a few generations now, and while many people use it, it’s also quite polarizing. Some people find social media ...
NYCastings Making an Actors Reel

A reel is a very important tool for an actor to have. It demonstrates their abilities as well as the way they come across on camera. Any working actor should ...
NYCastings - Improv Class

There’s a well-documented history of comedic actors getting their start in improv. This includes SNL alumni like Will Ferrell and Tina Fey, as well as other icons like Jane Lynch. ...
NYCastings - actors playing real people

It’s Oscar season again, and Austin Butler’s buzz-worthy performance in Elvis has caused me to revisit a question I ask myself every year: why does Hollywood have such an adoration ...