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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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December 3, 2025
How Casting Director Marian L. Mel Shaped Central Casting and Empowered Women in Hollywood
From her influence on the creation of Central Casting to advocating for women’s rights on set, Marian L. Mel’s legacy continues to inspire a century later.
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December 16, 2025
How to Create Authentic 1980s Makeup Looks for TV and Film
From foundation to eyeliner, we break down every detail you need to create an authentic 1980s makeup style for your next role.
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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...