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Do I Need Professional Headshots Before Getting an Acting Agent?

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Quick Answer Yes, actors usually need professional headshots before contacting an agent. Your headshot is often the first thing an agent or casting director sees, and it helps them understand your type, age range, personality, and castability before they read your resume. If you’re getting ready to reach out to agents, you’ve probably asked yourself […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Actor in New Jersey: Headshots, Agents, Auditions & Career Tips

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New Jersey is having a moment. Netflix is building a production hub at Fort Monmouth in Monmouth County, Lionsgate has broken ground in Newark’s South Ward, and Paramount has signed on as an anchor tenant for a new studio complex in Bayonne. For the first time in decades, this state isn’t just a place productions […]

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What Do Casting Directors Look for in Child Actor Headshots in New Jersey?

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If your child is starting to audition, the first thing you need to get right is the headshot. Child actor headshots in New Jersey are how casting directors decide who gets a closer look, and most parents are surprised to learn how specific that decision actually is. It is not about finding the most flattering […]

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