Your profile media—headshots, reels, and other visuals—is often the first thing casting directors and other employers see. High-quality media can mean the difference between getting noticed ...

Choosing to become a screenwriter is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll ever make. It takes hard work, discipline, and a willingness to hear a lot of people tell you “No” before ...

There’s nothing more relaxing than a weeks-long, tropical island getaway—unless you have to scrounge for food and shelter, of course. “Survivor” contestants have been jetting off to remote ...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their ...

From “Stranger Things” to “House of the Dragon,” major streamers, such as Netflix and Max, are producing must-watch television series and major feature-length films on a regular basis.

Usually, monologues are frowned upon in movies. If they are included in a script, they often end up on the cutting room floor because screen time is just so precious. But the famous Barbie ...

Character archetypes exist for a reason: audiences are familiar with them. Whether they come from cinematic stories on the big screen or the small screen, literature, or the stage, character ...

When Christopher Vogler, a development executive and screenwriter at Disney, was inspired by Joseph Campbell's concept of the story monomyth, he crafted a seven-page memo for Disney's development ...

Those searching for extra-acting jobs have come to the right place. Each week, we update this roundup to include the latest gigs in the industry for background work. From a pair of Ryan Murphy ...

From secret soap opera twins to theatrical doubles, actors sometimes find themselves taking on multiple roles in a single project. Here, you’ll find information on dual roles, examples from ...

The Netflix feature film “72 Hours” is seeking background talent. The production wants female talent, aged 18–40, to portray beautiful guests of criminals at a party, male talent, aged 18 ...

Are you ready to land your first role? Entry-level acting jobs, such as student films, shorts, and background gigs, are a great place to start. No matter what has stopped you from taking that ...