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July 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
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Casting Director Doug las Aibel sitting in an empty theater smiling.

Douglas Aibel on the Casting of 'Materialists'
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Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in jackets outside investigating a fire has a firefighter walks by.

Alexa L. Fogel and Kathryn Zamora-Benson Discuss the Casting of 'Smoke'
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The Newcomer Clause: Negotiating Contracts When You're Fresh on the Scene
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Casting Director Julie Schubert cut out collage style in front of a yellow backdrop with the Casting Networks, the How We Role Logo, and a film camera.

'How We Role' Bonus Episode: Emmy-Winning Casting Director Julie Schubert — 'Keep It Simple'
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Casting Directors Reflect on the Evolution of LGBTQ Roles
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Collage of Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, a video camera and the How We Role podcast logo on a light blue backdrop.

'How We Role' Episode 12: Voiceover Career Advice from Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick
Business of Acting Casting Directors Podcast: How We Role The Industry
Gregory Slamon sitting at his desk next to an Emmy award and books.

Gregory Salmon: 'Don't be Nervous, We Want You to Do Well'
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Director David Midell in a black shirt outside looking confident.

David Midell on the Casting of 'The Ritual'
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How to Spot Paid Audition Casting Scams
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How Fan Conventions Are Launching Acting Careers
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Casting directors Collin Daniel and Brett Greenstein smiling in matching blue suits.

Brett Greenstein & Collin Daniel Reveal the Casting Process of 'Nobody Wants This'
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Australian Alison Telford and Kate Leonard glammed up at the AACTA Awards holding their trophies.

Alison Telford and Kate Leonard: 'Tune In to Your Instinct'
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Black actor in a burgundy and gray baseball tee auditions for a role in front of a panel of casting directors.

Why Do Casting Directors Consider So Many Options?
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Master Your Self Tape: 14 Top Tips From Casting Directors
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