Casting Director Courtney on Going through the Grit in order to Arrive at the Glam:

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eva_longoria_glamourPeople (including myself!) initially get attracted to the entertainment industry because it seems so glamorous. I remember when I was in college and trying to do everything I could to get in the door at MTV. I was having mentors review my resume, networking as much as possible, and constantly on the internet researching different contacts to reach out to: The hard work paid off and I landed my first internship at the MTV Studios! However, it was in the video library. No celebrity sightings, no opportunities to be on set, and I was lucky if I even got to be on the phone with a producer. Read the rest of this entry »

Casting Call Alert: Get Cast in the US Version of the Hit BBC TV Series “Skins!”

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skinzzzzzAllright angsty American teens…this one’s for you! The hit BBC teen drama Skins is now coming to the USA! MTV is casting for charismatic and edgy teens for this new series. MTV’s casting agents are looking for 15-18 year old non-actors of all types and ethnicities. Click here to apply now. The UK series jumpstarted the career of Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel. The racy UK mega-hit, currently in its fourth season, depicts teens as they cope with real-life issues including homosexuality, pregnancy, anorexia, drugs, fractured families, and all the rest. Casting agent Kim Madalinski says “We need real people with real life experiences and the courage to show it.”

Though the the US version will be ultimately set in Baltimore (ahem!), casting calls—specifically aimed at those without acting experience—have been announced only for NYC and Toronto so far. Click here to get all the audition information on InstantCast right now!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

You Could Keep It Real on “The Real World!”

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realworldDo you have a big personality? Do you crave attention? Are you dying for reality TV stardom? Then you’re perfect for MTV’s The Real World! This monster hit reality show is casting nationwide for its next season!

The Real World, one of the first and most popular reality shows of all time, brings together a group of sexy young adults to live together in one house in an exotic locale. This could be the experience of a lifetime…

…Not to mention an opportunity for international TV exposure. Click here to apply online to our Real World casting call now!

Who’s your favorite Real World cast member? Which was your favorite season? Tell us in the comments!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Vampire Week Giveaway #4: Take Bella & Edward Everywhere You Go!

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Win Twilight tote bagWe’re right in the middle of Vampire Week and the competition is strong… We’ve already told you how you can win a Twilight poster, Twilight lip gloss, and a New Moon calendar… but now you can take the stars of the Twilight saga with you wherever you go!

Get this Twilight tote bag for FREE by entering this Fantasy Casting contest: Who Should Win Tickets to the MTV VMAs to Preview Scenes from New Moon?

Click here for a preview of the full-size totebag… Read the rest of this entry »