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21 Production Terms Every Background Actor Should Know
8/17/2025
Get to know these production terms and you'll be on your way to being a professional background actor.
Topic: Working on Set
MoreQuick Guide to 2000s Fashion
8/18/2025
Booked as a background actor in a 2000s scene? Here's what you need to know about 2000s fashion to put...
Topic: Prep for Set
More5 Key Background Acting Tips
8/18/2025
Follow these tips to learn how to impress on set and show you're a professional background actor.
Topic: Working on Set
MoreCamera Blocking Basics for Stand-Ins
8/20/2025
Find out how camera blocking relates to stand-ins and how to prepare the next time you're booked as one.
Topic: Working on Set
MoreHow to Get Booked with Your Pet
8/1/2025
Background actors can get booked to work on set with their pet.
Topic: Skills and Props
MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Submitting Photos
9/1/2025
Tips on what to do when casting directors or production companies ask for additional photos.
How to Categorize Your Profile Photos
9/3/2025
Categorizing your photos is key to optimizing your online profile.
3 Tips for Adding Costume Photos
9/5/2025
Adding costume photos to your profile is a great way to show the types of roles you can portray.
5 Tips for Responding to Messages from Central Casting
9/9/2025
What you need to know about responding to messages to get booked.