Increase Auditions with Casting Frontier’s Public Submissions Board

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Casting Frontier

The Holy Grail for any commercial actor is a national campaign with a top-notch brand that runs for a good, long stretch. The next sought-after jobs are the regional spots in significant demographic regions. And next in line are the local commercials in places like Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.

But after these coveted spots remain jobs that, for one reason or another, fall through the cracks. These are the smaller budget projects like PSAs, non-union buyouts, spec spots, music videos, student projects, etc.. If you’re a young hopeful starting out, or a seasoned actor looking for greater experience, these auditions can be tremendous opportunities for work with established industry professionals–and can lead to bigger, more lucrative gigs.

That’s where the Casting Frontier’s Public Submissions Board steps in, big time! Anyone with Internet access can log into Casting Frontier and find current roles listed every day. Moreover, when you have a Casting Frontier profile, you can be notified via email of newly listed jobs as they emerge. From that point, you’re simply a click away from submitting yourself for desired roles. You can learn more about a specific project including shoot dates, pay rate, as well as a full description of the project and character. Also listed are the required gender, ethnicity and age range for the role. Although it sounds obvious, you’d be surprised by how many actors overlook these basic criteria. Make sure you fit all three of the listed requirements–so you don’t waste Casting Directors’ or your own time by showing up for roles for which you don’t match.

For more information of how you can start submitting yourself for today’s roles, click here. Let Casting Frontier assist you in taking charge of your acting career, and help pave the way to landing those hot national and regional spots!

Submit your profile for commercial auditions, TV auditions (and more!) in Los Angeles, New York & nationwide. Get more auditions using Casting Frontier's online casting system and showcase your talent! Post your reel & plus get your Casting Card that includes your personal Actor ID Barcode. Visit us at http://castingfrontier.com.

Olympic Games Inspire Actor Dreams

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Casting Frontier

Micheal Phelps

The 2012 Olympic Games, London are about to begin! For most Olympic competitors training 6 – 8 hours a day is not uncommon. These elite athletes eat, sleep, and breathe their sport. And whether it’s swimming, track and field, or gymnastics, it takes an incomprehensible amount of focus and dedication and belief to medal at the Olympic Games. Take Michael Phelps; he’s vying to become the most decorated athlete in Olympic history this summer. His grueling workout regime actually requires he consume 12,000 calories a day–and, by doing so, he maintains 7% body fat.

Click here to see (if not believe) Phelps’ outrageous daily food regime.

Kobe Bryant

Already in incredible shape, Kobe Bryant purportedly lost sixteen pounds training for this year’s Olympics to optimize his well-established insane athletic skills…as if they weren’t enough on their own!

Despite all the rigors of training, platform diver Brittany Viola has had to battle injuries as well as the demon of bulimia for her chance to compete in the Olympics. “I was finally able to realize that I am beautiful just the way I am and that nothing needs to change,” said Viola.

Olympians understand the competition is fierce, and rising to the top requires absolute commitment. Each person struggles with their own basket of challenges and set backs as they strive for the gold. Track star and London hopeful, Lolo Jones has, stated that remaining celibate has been the hardest thing she’s ever done in her life—even harder than training. In other words, she’s had to forgo sex as she’s training for her Olympic dream. Click here to hear Jones explain why she’s celibate.

Brittany Viola: "The world will see a different side of me in 2012. I'm fulfilling that dream."

The Olympics are sure to inspire all people to commit to their dreams. So actors, take note! Whatever your challenges are, realize they are obstacles—obstacles that can be overcome and can make you stronger. Let the 2012 Olympics be your Olympics. Let inspiration instill the belief in your heart that you can achieve your goals and passions regardless of the challenges ahead of you.

Lolo Jones

Music: Chicken Soup for the Actor’s Soul

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Casting Frontier

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” –Plato

In the summertime when the living’s easy, the business is slow, and the beach is hot; campsites are calling, and poolside parties, as well as your favorite vacation spot. These are the times to prioritize fun, and reconnect with what feeds your soul. Like music. The poet Berthold Auerbach once said, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” And as you know, acting can kick up plenty of such dust. Driving to auditions across congested freeways…dust. The pressure of competing with oceans of other actors…dust. Pouring your heart and soul into roles, struggling to stay current, employed, and organized…dust. it’s important to get away and fill up with inspiration to fuel your career especially for the upcoming busy season.

What songs are presently replenishing your actor soul? When you’re driving up the coast, which song(s) do you find yourself continually hitting replay on? If music indeed gives flight to the imagination, then it is a sure-fire tool for those with creative jobs. So use it strategically! Music can fuel your energy on the spot (much like a cup of coffee); and it can drive you to live up to your potential over time (like a mentor). Likewise, music has the power to zap your energy–so choose it carefully. And let it inspire you to give your best performance in your auditions every time.

The famous actors listed below list their some of their most inspirational songs (click to link to each song’s video):

Drew Barrymore Muse’s Starlight

Kristin Stewart Miley Cyrus’ The Climb

David Tennant Tim Minchin’s White Wine in the Sun

Natalie Portman Michael Jackson’s Ben

Megan Fox The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun

Angelina Jolie The Clash’s Know Your Rights

Daniel Radcliffe Weezer’s Buddy Holly

George Clooney Dinah Washington’s Destination Moon

Alexander Skarsgard Glasvegas’ It’s My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry

Al Pacino Rodgers & Hammerstein’s You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught

Kevin Spacey Frank Sinatra’s In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

Sir Michael Caine Frank Sinatra’s My Way

Let us know what you’re listening to!

Use Caution at Casting Calls & On Set

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Casting Frontier

This week Halle Berry suffered a head injury while shooting a fight sequence for her new film, The Hive. After taking a nasty fall, Berry hit her head on concrete and then began to vomit—a sure sign of concussion. Fortunately, she’s been released from the hospital and is reportedly doing fine. But this story brings starkly to mind the occupational hazards of acting. Make no mistake, the movie business can be a dangerous place. We’ve read stories about actors who perform their own stunts like Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Harrison Ford, and Jason Statham. And with all the preparation and support on set, it’s pretty rare that anything too tragic seems to happen. But, there are many stories attesting to the fact that, at times, things really do go wrong and someone gets hurt. Just last week, singer/actress Kristin Chenoweth was hit in the head by scaffolding on the Brooklyn set of The Good Wife, and had to be rushed to the hospital. She’s been released and is reported to be recovering at home. And also consider, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Hough, Kristin Stewart, Justin Timberlake, and Nicole Kidman have all incurred injury on set. In fact, Shia Labeouf spent hours in surgery after a car wreck crushed his hand on the set of Transformers 2. He considers himself lucky to have 80 percent use of two injured fingers.

Heck, you can even get hurt during an audition. Camera operators are like sailors with their foreboding stories of sea travels. One camera operator describes pairs of children required to “really fight” using the toy weapons to be advertised. Turns out the camera operator was the one hit with a broken toy ax blade to the thigh! The prop nailed him with such force he ended up getting five stitches. In truth, anyone and everyone in that room was at risk.

So when you go into the audition room or venture on set, stay alert and keep your thinking cap on. Make a decision as to how much you’re willing to risk or what boundaries you’re going to require. Are you the actor who must perform all his or her own stunts to feel authentic and in the moment? Or are you comforted by the director’s “Cut!” and content to allow a stunt double to complete the precarious action? Whatever your decision, remember you still won’t be immune to the occasional occupational flukes. How can anyone ever be considered completely safe when you hear stories like Gerard Butler’s suspender snapping and hitting Hilary Swank in the face on the set of the romantic comedy P.S. I Love You? She needed three stitches on her forehead!  So fellow thespians, take heed: With all the requirements for intense drama, heavy action, boundless creativity, and increasing realism, the acting field can a dangerous business.

Did You Say “Free Headshots”?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Casting Frontier

Yes, you heard me correctly. Free headshots*. While summer is the perfect time to recoup, and vacation in the great outdoors with family and friends, the wise also use this time to prepare for autumn auditions. Before you know it, Producers will be looking to book a bounty of commercial roles. Refreshed Casting Directors will be scrolling through thousands of actor headshots eager for what’s new and fresh looks. Make sure your headshots are polished and up to date!

Casting Frontier would love to help capture your summer glow and get you noticed.

To get your free headshots, simply upgrade to an annual Premium Plus membership before July 20th, 2012 and you’ll receive a free 40-minute headshot session at Casting Frontier’s new state-of-the-art photography studio in Hollywood.

Talk about an offer you can’t refuse.

Just call (323) 300-6129 or email us at headshots@castingfrontier.com to reserve your free 40-minute photo shoot* with our well-trained and personable photographer before this offer expires.

Let your summer headshots bring fall bookings!

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