How to Spot a Fake Casting Call
The phrases scammers use in fake casting calls, the one question that exposes most of them, what real casting calls include, and what to do if you already paid.
September 29, 2026
The phrases scammers use in fake casting calls, the one question that exposes most of them, what real casting calls include, and what to do if you already paid.
What parents need to know about child acting rules: work permits, Coogan trust accounts, set hours, studio teachers, contracts, and staying present on set.
How the streaming era changed casting: more productions, more small roles, wider representation, production outside LA and New York, and self-tape auditions.
How to film a professional looking self-tape audition with just a phone: lighting, framing, sound, background, readers, and a budget setup checklist.
Exactly what happens at a first acting audition, from sign in and the slate to the read, the adjustment, and the callback, so nothing catches you off guard.
How to prepare for your first acting audition: what to wear, how to work with sides, managing nerves, and what casting directors look for.