iCasting Academy

Course 3.1: How does casting work

Course 3.1: How does casting work

Let’s kick off with the first lesson: We'll start at the very beginning: ”How does casting work?” We will give you a brief introduction to Casting in general. To really understand the casting business, it’s a good idea to learn something about the orig...

Course 3.2: Can I be casted and for what

Course 3.2: Can I be casted and for what

In our previous lesson we had a brief introduction to the world of Casting to make you more familiar with basic the terminology and process. So, let’s continue. In this lesson, “Can I be cast, and for what?”, we will start exploring the opportunities ...

Course 3.3: Basic set and job knowledge

Course 3.3: Basic set and job knowledge

Last lesson, we discussed your chances to get cast and growing your experience. Have you already reacted to a job offer, or maybe attended an audition, or performed an actual job? Great! Getting more experience is key to building your career. Let’s ...

Course 3.4: Basic roles on the job location

Course 3.4: Basic roles on the job location

In this lesson we’ll give you a brief introduction to the basic roles on the set. What you can expect, what people you can encounter and what their roles are. Well, those are some of the things you’ll be able to identify at the end of this lesson. Yo...

Course 3.5: Preparing yourself for the job

Course 3.5: Preparing yourself for the job

Last lesson, we discussed the basic roles on a set and job location. We’ll continue with the fifth lesson of this course. Hey 5 out of 7, you’re almost there! Not that it’s a punishment spending some time with me, of course. .. Hopefully.. In this le...

Course 3.6: Working the audience

Course 3.6: Working the audience

In the last lesson, we showed you how to prepare for a job or audition. Well, preparation is one thing, but actually performing the job or audition is another. In this lesson called ‘working the audience’, we’re going to show you how to deal with the...

Course 3.7: Professional behaviour

Course 3.7: Professional behaviour

Last lesson, we talked about working the audience. In the very last lesson of this course, ‘professional behavior,’ we’ll discuss the final steps to leaving a stunning impression when performing a job or audition. Through professional behavior, you c...

Course 1.1: Great basic profile pictures

Today, we’re going to talk about the importance of profile pictures. No, not the duckfaced-one’s you see on Facebook, but a picture you can use to present who you are in a respectable, professional way. A perfect profile picture not only shows what you...

Course 1.2: Creating a basic video profile

We’ve already discussed the importance of a good set of profile pictures in the world of casting. Now, with this lesson, we’re taking that professionalism one step further. It’s time to talk video. If you want to impress a director or truly show a clie...

Course 1.3: Working on your resume

Course 1.3: Working on your resume

Let’s start with some good news: you don’t have to be William Shakespear to compose a solid, well-organized and professional-looking resume. What you need is the ability to express your ideas and talents clearly and have and understanding of how a res...

Course 1.4: Optimal use of special talents

Course 1.4: Optimal use of special talents

We’ve come a long way in this course about the essentials of your iCasting profile. We’re nearing the end, but before that we have to talk some more about skills and special talents. Making a difference in the world of acting - or the entertainment bus...

Course 1.5: Basics in how to market yourself

Course 1.5: Basics in how to market yourself

In this lesson, we’re gonna talk about the basics of marketing yourself in a professional way. The goal is to, eventually, land more jobs using the iCasting platform. But the tips on how to market yourself the we discuss in this lesson also apply outsi...