Reality TV addicts: this is your lucky day. Mark Burnett, the super-producer behind reality hits like Survivor and The Apprentice, is bringing a new series to the small screen. Shark Tank is all about turning your creativity into hard cash.

Think you’ve got a million dollar idea? Got an amazing invention that the world will love? Prove it on Shark Tank and the show will make your dreams a reality!

Shark Tank is holding open calls in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Chicago. But don’t worry if you’re nowhere near these cities… you can also email in your application! Apply now to ABC’s new reality show Shark Tank today.

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

This week, InstantCast is celebrating winners of all kinds. We really want you to “go for the gold,” whether that means nailing your next audition, treating yourself to new headshots (New York members – click here!), or playing in the latest Fantasy Casting games!

Fantasy Casting is all about winning too. Will you win the next cycle of America’s Next Top Model? How about Survivor or Dancing with the Stars?

Prove that you’ve got what it takes to be a winner and play now!

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

As I was chatting with Billy Garcia, cast member of Survivor: Cook Island and superstar self-promoter, he singled out these three must-have tips for reality TV wannabes like YOU:

1. Pick a show that goes after the target audience that’s best for you/your personality. It may sound obvious, but don’t audition for The Amazing Race if you’re not ready to run around!

2. Once you decide on the show that’s best for you – get on it! Say whatever you need to say, stick to specific details about yourself, and avoid general phrases and cliches during the audition process. Remember, single out what makes you unique.

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“I’m a Dominican-American-heavy-metal-guitar-playing-pro-wrestling-former marine,” says past Survivor: Cook Island cast member, Billy Garcia.

Whoa I think… that pretty much sums him up! I recently met Billy at Robert Galinsky’s New York Reality TV School where he introduced himself to me with this one sentence.

He tells me that when auditioning for any reality TV show, you need to sum up your life & personality in one, run-on sentence. Read the rest of this entry »

Last night I was lucky enough to join 30 reality-tv-wannabes at Robert Galinsky’s New York Reality TV School. It was a three hour seminar & we were joined by some previous reality TV stars like Billy from Survivor: Cooks Island, Jorge the famous dog-groomer on Animal Planet, Tom & Terry from The Amazing Race 10, Trends & “Cheezy Levy” from It was a three hour seminar & we were joined by some previous reality TV stars like Billy from I Love New York & many more! Click here to find out how YOU can attend the next seminar!

Being a Reality TV Star can really get your name out there in the entertainment world. Just take a look at Bill Ranic and Elizabeth Hasselbeck. They enhanced their careers just by appearing on The Apprentice and Survivor. Just because of their amazing job on the shows, they are both thriving in their very different lines.

Elizabeth is a very opinionated voice on “The View” and a famous supporter of Republican Party. Bill won the first season of The Apprentice back in 2004, and he outlived his year contact winnings at the Trump Organization. He still works there to this day, and he is also an entrepreneur and a real estate developer.

Always be aware of what parts of your personality are being portrayed. It’s up to you what part of you is shown on the small screen, so choose wisely!

By Jenny Rawdin, MTV Casting Director