In this exclusive DirectSubmit NYCastings interview, Sofia Dobrushin opens up about her journey, from her early inspirations to her latest projects and classes. She shares insights into the creative processes that drive her, the challenges she faces as a modern ...
The film and television industry is known for its complex hierarchy and multitude of roles. Producers and Directors are way up there on the ladder. Before we get into examples, let’s explore the definitions. The Executive Producer (EP) often assumes ...
Denise Chamian, CSA, is one of entertainment’s top Casting Directors. She has worked on some of the biggest movies and TV shows over the past three decades, including Top Gun: Maverick, Elvis (2022), Love, Simon, Saving Private Ryan, Miss Congeniality ...
Most people think that in order to be an actor, all you need is good looks and talent. However, the truth is that it takes a lot more than that to be successful in this industry. In addition to natural ...
Ladies, have you ever thought about becoming a Director? I have a bullet point list below of reasons to ask yourself to see if it’s the right move for you, but before we get to that, take a sip of ...
When it comes to mixing real life with Hollywood, producer Sevier Crespo knows his stuff. With multiple projects in the works, I found it intriguing what Sevier thinks about politics in show business. Puerto Rican-born Sevier Crespo has worked with ...
Jym Benzing is an incredibly successful casting director and producer, with high-profile clients like Estée Lauder, MAC Cosmetics, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar – to name of few (his actual bio is many more paragraphs long, check it out here: jymbenzing.com/about). ...
Whether it’s AD-ing for Al Pacino, directing Val Kilmer, or working on low-budget Lifetime Channel movies, Michael Feifer always brings his A-game on set. If there’s one thing you learn working with actors and other creatives in the film industry ...
When you move to Los Angeles, as an actor, one of the first things on your mind is getting that top notch agent or manager. But for most, unless you have been referred over, you’ve got to bring something to ...
Ask any actor who has attended an open audition lately: the acting business is crowded. Every day more and more starry-eyed dreamers leave behind their small town successes and head for Hollywood or New York, seeking to parley their star ...
Elysia Rotaru stars in the new CW series iZombie which premiered March 17, 2015. Elysia is currently working on a short film called The Wall@TheWallSF. Follow Elysia on Twitter:@elysiarotaru.Special thanks to Jessy Coisnon. It’s not often I get to interview ...
Working odd jobs, booking gigs and racking up so many necessary expenses… actors have a lot to figure out come tax season – so NYCastings is here to help you. For example, did you know that you can deduct your ...
Award Winning Writer * Producer * Partner… If these accolades appeal to you as an artist, then get ready to mentally devour every word of advice from the award winning partners of Choice Films and Choice Theatricals… Summer Crockett Moore and TonyGlazer ...
Talent Manager Henry Ravelo Reveals the Origin of Opportunity To stand out in the acting universe, Talent Manager Henry Ravelo suggests shining like a star… creating a light force that draws people toward you. Key Element #3 to the Big ...