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January 20, 2026
What Does an Assistant Director Do? A Guide to AD Roles in Film and TV
Explore the core responsibilities of assistant directors, from set management to communication with crew, and how ADs keep productions running smoothly.
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December 22, 2025
Do's and Don'ts for Optimizing Your Online Casting Profile
Want to work on sets of movies and TV shows? Here's how to update your casting profile to help casting directors find you for background work.
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August 20, 2025
Camera Blocking Basics for Stand-Ins
Find out how camera blocking relates to stand-ins and how to prepare the next time you're booked as one.
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Central Casting Has Turned Extras Into Stars for 100 Years
From silent films to streaming series, Central Casting has...
12/4/2025
Extras! Extras! (Read All About Them)
Memorable moments from a storied history.
11/24/2025
How Background Casting Pioneer Charles Butler Found Talent for Golden Era Films
Meet Charles Butler, the early Hollywood background casting...
11/11/2025
Getting Your Start as a Background Actor or Stand-In: Behind the Scenes with Central...
Get an insider's perspective on how to get cast, working on set...