What is the single most common mistake I see from the mostly low budget filmmakers who are posting casting notices online? The mistake that potentially costs producers the better actors they want and need to cast for their projects?

First let me dispel a few myths. “Auditions are about finding the best actor for the job.” Get that out of your head. And conversely, “I didn’t get the job, so I must not have been good.” Very, very wrong-get that out of your head immediately! So begins Actor Markus Flanagan’s book, ONE LESS BITTER [...]

I guess I’m not officially finished in the business even though I declined the audition for Oliver Stone in Shreveport, LA. This week has brought a second director’s read for a neat little film shooting shortly here in Austin (quirky script that reminds me IN TONE, not subject matter, of Little Miss Sunshine). I didn’t [...]

FADE IN: So late on a Friday…late as in after 6pm, I get a call from my agency about an audition for an Oliver Stone movie, “W”. The audition is on Monday and this is all happening at warp speed, so details will follow shortly. This is just an ‘are you available’ call. Yes, I’m [...]