The Casting Scoop

Category Archives: Press

What Casting Directors Are Looking For on Your Resume

Check out Lana’s latest Expert Column, courtesy of Backstage: I have news for you: No one reads resumes. Okay, that’s not entirely accurate. But it isn’t far from the truth either. I learned this while working at my first casting … Continue reading

KINK FM on Oregon film & our workshops for kids

Tune into Sheila Hamilton‘s March 26th interview with Casting Director Lana Veenker on 101.9 KINK FM about Oregon’s film and TV industry, its film production incentive program, and Cast Iron Studios upcoming workshops for kids and parents: To register for … Continue reading

12 Steps To Surviving Open Casting Calls For Parents

While we rarely conduct open calls, sometimes clients request them for specific reasons. And so it was that several hundred babies, kids, and toddlers recently tottered through our doors over the course of a long Saturday. Afterwards, my team and … Continue reading

8 Tips for Networking at Film Festivals

On assignment at this year’s Berlinale, Casting Director Lana Veenker asked actors from a dozen countries for their top networking tips. Here is their best advice! Courtesy of Backstage.         1. Commit. If your film is accepted … Continue reading

Bring Tools for Actors to Your City!!

view all Tools for Actors Tour Dates

Tools for Actors
Mailing List

* indicates required
Email Format