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How to Build Stronger Relationships with Casting Directors Through Follow-Ups and Career Updates

By The Up-To-Date Actor, June 13, 2025

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In an industry built on relationships, staying connected with casting directors can make all the difference in your acting journey. While talent gets you in the room, professionalism, consistency, and thoughtful communication help keep you on their radar. One of the most effective — and often underused — tools for building long-term relationships in this business? Follow-up notes and career updates.

Start Here: Build Your Casting Director Database

Before we dive into the specifics of effective casting director follow-up communication, it’s important to create a personal database of all your auditions, meetings, and interactions with casting professionals. This simple organizational habit helps you track key details — like who you've met, what project it was for, and when it happened — so your follow-up messages can be targeted, thoughtful, and professional.

Your Personal Casting Director Database: An Essential Behind-the-Scenes Tool

By The Up-To-Date Actor, June 11, 2025

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Before you send a single thank-you note or career update, make sure you’ve built one of the most powerful and underrated tools in your actor toolkit: your Personal Casting Director Database.

Think of it as your professional memory bank — a simple, streamlined resource that helps you stay organized, strategic, and always one step ahead. When you’re auditioning regularly, networking at events, or connecting with new casting offices, it’s surprisingly easy to forget who you met, when, or what project you auditioned for. That’s where your personal database comes in.

It’s not just about staying tidy. It’s about tracking your career growth, strengthening your follow-up game, and treating your casting relationships with the respect and professionalism they deserve.

20% Off Sale - Production & Tax Incentives - Career Success

By Abigail Hardin, June 05, 2025

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In this week's entertainment industry update, we discuss Activate your 20% discount now; Production & Tax Incentives; Political; Film/TV Business & Trends; Theatre Talk; Film Festivals & Awards; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Actors on Acting; Quick Bites; Shop Directories

Freelance vs. Signed? What Every Actor Should Know

By The Up-To-Date Actor, June 03, 2025

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Whether you're just starting out or deep in the hustle, navigating your career as an actor means building the right team. Two of the most important roles? Your talent agent and talent manager.

But beyond knowing who they are, understanding the difference between working freelance vs. being signed with an agent or manager can define your daily grind, your bookings—and ultimately, your growth.

Here’s what you need to know.

How to Write an Effective Email Submission Note to an Agent or Manager

By 2, May 23, 2025

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Breaking into the industry—or leveling up—often means seeking strong representation. Whether you're submitting to an agent for the first time or looking to switch management, your email submission is your first impression. Here's a guide to writing a concise, confident email that hits all the right notes.

Below is a breakdown of what your email should include, followed by a sample template you can personalize.

Hollywood Tariffs - Free Workshop - Production & Tax Incentives - Upfronts

By Abigail Hardin, May 19, 2025

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In this week's entertainment industry update, we discuss Hollywood Tariffs; Political; Tax Incentives; Film & TV Production; Upfront Week; Theatre; Actors at Acting; A.I.; Business; Quick Bites

Production & Tax Incentives - LA Wildfires - Free Workshop: Seeking Representation 101

By Abigail Hardin, February 05, 2025

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In this week's entertainment industry update, we discuss Los Angeles Wildfires; Production & Tax Incentives; Political; Business; TV Talk; Theatre Trends; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Auditioning Tips; Awards; Film Festivals; Actors on Acting; Quick Bites

2025 Industry Predictions - Pilot Season - Production Updates

By Abigail Hardin, January 07, 2025

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In this week's entertainment industry update, we discuss Free Workshop: 1/15 - Pilot Season 2025; 2025 Predictions!; Production; Film & TV Business; Awards Season; Content; A.I.; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Actors on Acting; Quick Bites; What to Watch; Shop Directories

Industry Election Reaction - Production & Tax Incentives - Artios Nominations

By Abigail Hardin, November 14, 2024

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In this week's entertainment industry update, we discuss Free Workshop: Seeking Representation on Both Coasts; Industry Election Reaction; Production & Tax Incentives; Artios Award Nominations; Business; Film & TV Content; Theatre Talk; Streaming; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Actors on Acting; Quick Bites

CA Tax Incentive - Seeking Rep Workshop - Pitching Your Project

By Abigail Hardin, October 30, 2024

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In this week's entertainment industry update, we discuss Free Workshop: Seeking Representation on Both Coasts; Film & TV Business; Production; TV Time; Theatre Talk; A.I.; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Actors on Acting; Quick Bites