tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post6718046324445441120..comments2023-10-28T00:28:10.752-07:00Comments on Random Day Job: 6 Casting Websites Every Actor Should KnowGreer Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163540582440589492noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-30385400584461606612017-04-25T15:15:35.207-07:002017-04-25T15:15:35.207-07:00IMDb.com is a website actors should definitely sig...IMDb.com is a website actors should definitely signup for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893732705794375393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-41826071852873620002016-09-25T20:49:49.795-07:002016-09-25T20:49:49.795-07:00Please delete that post from Tina. She works for O...Please delete that post from Tina. She works for On Location Casting as their extras casting so her review is biased. Her name is Tina Kerr. Look it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-10415707253685662722014-03-28T23:06:43.010-07:002014-03-28T23:06:43.010-07:00Its more than sketchy. As much as you want to wor...Its more than sketchy. As much as you want to work this is not good. <br />Try connecting with someone local in your area that is not too pricey. You may be new but dont be foolish. You just may need a little guidance. <br />Your better off going to a JRP or Elite if you don't know what you are doing or email us for advice our office would send give you a referral. kemcyinternational@hotmail.com <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384374048848536231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-12757986136103297422013-01-07T20:35:33.132-07:002013-01-07T20:35:33.132-07:00In December I learned J.Pervis Talent Agency in AT...In December I learned J.Pervis Talent Agency in ATL had opened an extras department, so I submitted an email to them and they responded, and had me sign release paperwork etc, and set me up with a profile on 800 Castings. That seemed fine, but I recently received an email from a random email address, that said 'Powered by 800 Casting' at the bottom, inviting me to a paid audition in New York in March. The email was very vague about what the audition was for but I decided to respond anyways. According to the information in the email, the audition is four days long, five hours a day for $50 an hour. The part that seems sketch to me is that the email asked for my address etc, so that they could mail me a check for $3000, with instructions for me to deduct $500 and that I would get another email with the information for the booking agent etc. Since auditions are new to me, I just found it odd that I would be given a check to cash and send money to the booking agent. It just seemed like other scams where a fake check is mailed out, and when it is cashed, most of it is sent to someone else, and then it bounces, leaving the person who cashed it owing hundreds to thousands of dollars back to their bank. Does this seem sketchy for an audition, especially for an aspiring actress with no professional experience?Tashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-29018723555230224512012-12-31T18:16:27.517-07:002012-12-31T18:16:27.517-07:00I know this is a bit late, but TalentSoup is also ...I know this is a bit late, but <a href="https://talentsoup.com" rel="nofollow">TalentSoup</a> is also a great site. We fancy ourselves as more of a marketplace for talent than a casting site, but we put people to work, with real brands, and get them paid fast. And our site is beautiful, if I do say so!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378870442872563068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-64415491775696815562011-07-05T12:10:33.635-07:002011-07-05T12:10:33.635-07:00Tina,
Thanks for the heads up about On Location C...Tina,<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up about On Location Casting. I'll checkout the website.Greer Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163540582440589492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-52438366812022620982011-07-04T15:16:52.892-07:002011-07-04T15:16:52.892-07:00On Location Casting is amazing! I have had several...On Location Casting is amazing! I have had several opportunities to work on feature films as an extra with them. They do offer "upgrades" on the website, but as long as you have a basic profile, they are able to see your info, and the upgrade is NOT manditory, and they let you know this. I agree with Brandi about Explore Talent. I almost paid to sumbit my daughter for a role, and I actually got to submit her directly to the casting director via a post on my state's film department website... without the "help" from Explore Talent.Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-74462882013313801962011-04-27T16:40:02.321-07:002011-04-27T16:40:02.321-07:00My daughter is on Casting Networks and it has been...My daughter is on Casting Networks and it has been very helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-62787405471146082712011-04-26T15:08:21.911-07:002011-04-26T15:08:21.911-07:00Quernzy,
Alright, it's official...I'm tak...Quernzy,<br /><br />Alright, it's official...I'm taking Explore Talent off the list. I would NEVER want to lead anyone astray :) Thanks for the advice ladies!!Greer Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163540582440589492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-65972088365742835932011-04-26T14:59:44.917-07:002011-04-26T14:59:44.917-07:00thanks for the post! yes - Explore Talent should b...thanks for the post! yes - Explore Talent should be on your 'SCAM websites every actor should know'. They basically steal legit castings from the other casting sites and craigslist, change information and charge actors for access. Your money is better spent on Actors Access, Casting Networks and Nowcasting...quernzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174418583952916307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-27697580298156227712011-04-26T11:04:34.318-07:002011-04-26T11:04:34.318-07:00Thanks so much Brandi, really appreciate your inpu...Thanks so much Brandi, really appreciate your input! I had the most luck with 800 Casting with an agent and have been booked through the site many times, but there is no way to submit or browse castings yourself. I didn't know that about Explore Talent, so thanks so much for the tip - apparently, I need to BE CAREFUL. I also look forward to checking out Casting Networks. <br /><br />BTW...I came across your blog the other day. Good stuff :)Greer Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163540582440589492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591925770113538724.post-61966995352450822112011-04-26T09:37:49.838-07:002011-04-26T09:37:49.838-07:00Good post! The only ones I'd disagree with are...Good post! The only ones I'd disagree with are Explore Talent {they're known for scamming actors and continuing to charge their cards after their service has been discontinued} and 800 Casting. I'd also add Casting Networks as they're the number 1 site for commercial casting, at least for LA and NY.Brandi Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533000424125725276noreply@blogger.com