News & Updates from Central Casting Louisiana
There are a lot of exiting things happening for Louisiana Background Actors in 2019. Whether you’re registered with Central Casting or are planning on registering, now’s the perfect time to catch up on some news and find out what you can do to get on set of Louisiana movies and TV shows.
Louisiana Casting Directors honored at background ceremony
The 5th annual Background Actors Guild Awards were held January 12, 2019 at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. The event honors people who work in the Louisiana entertainment industry, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and Casting Directors. This year Central Casting Louisiana Casting Directors Mary H. and Blossom P. were nominated for Casting of the Year. During the ceremony, Mary was announced as the 2018 Background Guild honoree for Casting of the Year.
“We wouldn’t have a job without [Background Actors],” Mary said while accepting her award. “You’re telling a story that directors don’t have time to tell.”
Jennifer Bender, Central Casting Executive Vice President shared, “The Casting of the Year nominations for Mary and Blossom exemplify how respected they are by the Louisiana entertainment community. The entire Louisiana team consistently shows their dedication to productions and the community of Background Actors in Louisiana. Congratulations to Mary for her Casting of the Year award and to the entire team on this honor from the Background Actors Guild.”
The Background Actors Guild serves as an independent group for Background Actors in Louisiana. The awards were voted on by members of the community.
“Mary, Blossom, and the entire Central Casting Louisiana team are very deserving of this award,“ said Central Casting Vice President Adam Hochfeld. “They tirelessly cast their projects with the well-being of the Louisiana talent in mind, advocating for the best rates and conditions, and going out of their way to visit set to show their appreciation.“
Stay up to date on what we’re working on
In the next few months we’ll be wrapping up some projects and starting some new movies and TV shows.
Be sure to check out our Jobs page for all the latest roles we’re casting and for announcements on additional projects.