Auditions. How do you get more of them?
How do I get more auditions and what does my agent do? This is a great question that is asked by many new talent! Casting directors and clients choose the talent they want to see from the casting they…
Audition Advice
Recently our friends at Casting Networks shared a great article written by Cat Elliot with audition advice from Casting Director Ani Avetyan which they have given us permission to share with our readers. Audition Advice with Ani Avetyan Casting directors have only…
Butterflies
Butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, excessive breathing. Sounds like someone has an audition coming up. Don’t worry, I myself have gone through this many times as well. It’s totally normal to be nervous before an audition, so I am…
Never Feel Entitled
People are always asking Carolyn how she got into the business. Check out her response in the video below! One of the tips she shares is that it's important in life to never feel entitled.
Interview with Casting Director Matthew Morgan
Casting Director Matthew Morgan of Morgan Casting came in to do a special audition workshop with some of our talent at Carolyn's Model and Talent Agency. After the workshop Matthew sat down with Carolyn for an interview. Check out the…
Things Every Actor Should Know
There are thousands upon thousands of actors in Los Angeles alone -- each one hoping for that one big break that will launch their career. The sad fact is that only a few people ever make it as actors and…
Interview with Professional Photographer Lindsey MacDonald
Carolyn Nikkanen sits down to interview Professional Photographer Lindsey MacDonald Akuffo of Lindsey MacDonald Photography on what it takes to become a pro in this industry. Check out the video below! This is a great post that Lindsey had written…
How Does the Casting Process Work?
Reblog from Backstage.com Many people have asked me lately, “How does the casting process work?” Actors are always curious about what goes on behind closed doors, so here is my attempt to clarify the process for you. First, we get…
Is Someone Out to Get You?
Written by: Aaron Marcus Sometimes it feels like someone is out to get us and make life as difficult and frustrating as possible. I recently was in a situation where I had 4 possible job opportunities that all feel on…
Secrets to Getting Known on Set
I don’t believe when people say that in order to have success in the acting and modeling industry it is all about who you know. I actually believe the saying should be “Who knows you.” Here are some secrets to…
