Silence Is Death: Revisiting Cassavetes In The Digital Age
For many young filmmakers, there’s a debate between waiting to secure financing for your film or going out and making a film on the cheap.
How Can Actors Overcome Non-Stop Criticism & Find Strength?
Top performers of all types walk a perilous tightrope between giving their all to their work and jeopardizing their mental health.
Voice Actor Casting Director Linda Lamontagne on Finding Talent and Her Advice to Actors
Voice Actor Casting Director Linda Lamontagne talks about the challenges of casting, but also reveals that it offers a world of opportunity.
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Phil Dunster on How He Got the Role of Jamie Tartt
Phil Dunster speaks about how Jamie Tartt was created for him after an unsuccessful audition and how he has grown with the character.
Interview: Casting Directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas on ‘The Shrink Next Door,’ Self-Tapes and More!
Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas talk about casting, their thoughts and advice on self-tapes and much more!
Interview: Clifton Collins Jr. and Molly Parker on ‘Jockey’, Research and Bad Auditions
Clifton Collins Jr. and Molly Parker chat about the film, researching their roles and their worst auditions.
Interview: Filmmakers Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar on ‘Jockey’, Clifton Collins Jr. and More!
JOCKEY Filmmakers Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar on Clifton Collins Jr., and how they came up with the memorable last shot of the film.
Interview: Nina Arianda on ‘Being the Ricardos’, Breaking Down a Script and the Music of Aaron Sorkin’s Script
“I always break the script down the way I have since school. What does the playwrights say about me? Or what, in this case, what does the screenwriter say about me? What do others say about me? What do I say about myself?” – Nina Arianda Being the Ricardos is
What Does Tom Hanks Think is the “Greatest Job an Actor Can Have”?
Tom Hanks spoke about what he believes is the ideal first job for an actor that, at least for him, set him up for his later success.
Interview: Director James Cullen Bressack on His New Film, ‘Fortress’, Bruce Willis and How to Stand Out in Self-Tapes
James Cullen Bressack chats about his new film, FORTRESS, working with Bruce Willis and what he thinks makes a great self-tape.
How Alfred Molina’s Never Say “No” to Work Outlook Has Led to His “Crazy Quilt of Experiences”
Alfred Molina explains why he does not turn work down — and how even bad projects add to his “crazy quilt of experiences.”
Interview: Adam Grupper on Alfred P. Doolittle and the ‘My Fair Lady’ National Tour
Adam Grupper talks about his role as Alfred P. Doolittle in the National Tour of MY FAIR LADY. life as an understudy and his worst audition.
Gillian Jacobs on Different Acting Styles and How John Malkovich Helped Her Through a Difficult Scene
Gillian Jacobs highlights a moment working with Academy Award nominated actor John Malkovich, who has a different acting style than she does.
Kate Winslet on Developing a Character’s Backstory and Doing Her “Homework”
Kate Winslet spoke about “homework” and why it’s so important to her to develop the backstories of her characters.
Interview: Toneisha Harris on the ‘Hairspray’ National Tour and How ‘The Voice’ Changed Her Life
Toneisha Harris on HAIRSPRAY, how she got the part, pre-show rituals and how The Voice changed her life and career!
Michael Douglas on His Early Career Struggles and Overcoming Stage Fright
Michael Douglas on how his first starring television role, Streets of San Francisco, forced him to overcome his stage fright.
Joel Kinnaman on Playing a “Broken Down” Character on ‘In Treatment’
Joel Kinnaman reveals that the part was pitched to him as Aduba’s “boy toy” and what appealed to him about the role and working with Aduba.
Michael Keaton on How to Become a Better Actor
Michael Keaton explains why he stepped back from acting and what he learned about becoming a better performer.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Matthew Rhys and John Lithgow of ‘Perry Mason’
Matthew Rhys and John Lithgow participated speak about reviving the long-running television character for modern audiences.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Casting Director Sarah Finn on Casting the MCU
Casting Director Sarah Finn spoke about casting the Marvel series and why Kathryn Hahn and Wyatt Russell were ideal choices for their roles.