by anitakumar | Feb 20, 2018 | 5 Questions, AU, US
The art of storytelling is composed of talented, passionate and hardworking show business aficionados. As artists we live out our days admiring the directors, writers and actors who bring our favourite narratives to life. We are all visionaries and the truly gifted...
by anitakumar | Feb 15, 2018 | The Competitive Edge, US
A really good audition makes the casting director, the producer, and the director really happy. You gave a good audition, you got put on avail . . . and then you didn’t get booked. Why? I can assure you it is nothing that you did wrong. So if it’s nothing you did...
by anitakumar | Dec 7, 2017 | 5 Questions, AU
“Basically, the actor’s job is to be the ultimate detective, collect all the pieces of the puzzle and put it together to create a fully formed, nuanced, believable character.” – Jess Loudon Generosity of spirit is crucial in this industry....
by anitakumar | Nov 3, 2017 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., Uncategorized
I always like to keep things in perspective when casting. A favorite phrase of mine: We aren’t curing cancer, we are casting a commercial. This is important for me, personally, to keep in mind because things can get stressful quickly in the world of commercials and...
by anitakumar | Nov 3, 2017 | The Competitive Edge, US
The acting business is based on so many variables that you don’t have control over. The good news is there are many things you do have control over. I hesitate to share this list of errors because every item seems so obvious to me, but it’s happened too many times...