I think the fastest way to stardom these days is trying to break into the most popular type of TV right now–Reality TV! There are more reality shows on cable and basic cable then another type of Television programing. So in order to get your name out there you need to attend castings sessions and open calls. A lot of reality castings take place at  popular bars, restaurants, and hotels in your city or a city near you. Click here to access reality TV casting calls on InstantCast right now!

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If you’re in New York City right now, you’re probably hearing the echoing cheers of hundreds of Yankees fans. The ticker tape parade in honor of the Yankees kicks off at 11:00am at Battery Place and will proceed up the “Canyon of Heroes” to City Hall. There Mayor Bloomberg will present them with a Key to the City!

So what are you waiting for? Get downtown and be a part of the action! You could be interviewed by a multitude of media outlets and just get into the excitement of it all. And rumor has it that famous Yankee girlfriends Kate Hudson, Minka Kelly, and Gossip Girl actress Joanna Garcia will all be joining the parade!

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Ever heard the expression ‘if you scratch my back I will scratch yours’? If you have free “stuff” from a movie premiere, or memorabilia from the show you recently attended,  give it to someone else who might appreciate it more then you! What goes around comes around: when you give to friends you never know who they’ll help put you in contact with! This action is also known as Pay it Forward. You shouldn’t do this just get a response or something back…you should do something like this for yourself and to make other people happy. In this industry, good acts of faith go a long way. Read the rest of this entry »

Be courageous when it comes to your career and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Email your casting contacts to tell them what you’re up to and send a second email to people who didn’t respond.

But while sending cold emails is perfectly fine, popping in and or dropping by offices is not recommended. The person should know you are coming to see them. It will seem rude and uncalled for if you just drop by.

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By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Social networking is an amazing tool, but you must be careful with what you put out there. Remember, the information you share online represents you: you want to put your best face forward at all times… especially in this business. Here are some DOs & DON’Ts to help you construct a great online persona:

DO: Be friends with your favorite actors, celebrities, contacts, and future employers. This includes Production Companies and Movie Studios etc. or anyone you want to be connected with on face book and follow them on Twitter. This way you’ll get all the inside info on appearances, hosting specials, casting calls, giveaways and news updates.

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If you read this blog regularly, you already know how great Casting Director Jenny Rawdin and Casting Director Courtney Maglione are at their jobs. That’s why we want them to talk to YOU about YOUR career!

For a limited time only, we’re giving away a free consultation with one of them. You DON’T have to be an InstantCast member–anyone can win! It takes 30 seconds to enter – click here to enter the running.

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Re-locating = a lot of hard work! I know from experience, having just made the leap from NYC to Denver. It is exciting, daunting, and exhilarating all at once… just like this industry! The most important thing when re-locating is to keep in touch with old contacts while making every effort to create new contacts.

You’ll need to network so that you can find people who are going to help you on your path to stardom.

You simply can’t do it all alone. Here are some ways to find new contacts:

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I just had the pleasure of giving a casting consultation to InstantCast member Tony. We talked for about an hour and connected on many different levels. As a casting director, I try to always find some similarities and common interests with whomever I’m speaking to.

Whether it’s a interview or an casual encounter, it’s very important to make your audience feel comfortable and speak openly. Luckily, Tony and I had lots in common.

We both like the ocean, travel, and adventure…all whilst having fun! Click here to reserve your casting consultation now!

We exchanged travel stories for a while and then moved onto discussing his past casting opportunities. He was offered a recurring role in a feature film as a Deputy Chief in the 70’s: he says it was this role that sparked his acting interest.

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The 1st day of anything new is bound to pose challenges…even President Obama had first day jitters on the job! Whether you’re back at school, or at a new job, new set, or new theater, the first days are often very hard, overwhelming, and time consuming.

You have to meet new people, fill out paperwork, and take care of all those small, mundane details. But even if your first day is tough, don’t judge a book by its cover!

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You can always take acting classes at your local acting school, but you can do more to expand your horizons with Continuing Ed centers like The Learning Annex.

New Yorkers have a great chance to get on TV while the skinny way of life from The Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel. She’s teaching a class called “You Can Be Naturally Thin” and filming it for the new season of Housewives.  Click here to sign up!

You could be the student with all the intelligent questions… and get your 15 minutes of fame. Bravo producers are bound to be there with Bethenny, and you never know: if you impress them, they might ask you to be a regular on the show!

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