Blog: Company and Industry News

CCDA Releases Audition Guidelines for Los Angeles Area Talent
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that Los Angeles-based TV and film productions may resume on June 12, 2020, and are subject to approval by county public health officers. We are all excited to get back to work, but the health and safety of our clients...

Talent Systems Acquires Casting Frontier
Talent Systems, the parent company of Cast It Systems and Casting Networks®, announced today that it has acquired Casting Frontier, the cutting-edge platform that casting directors use to find, audition and book top talent nationwide. Casting Frontier, founded in...

Introducing TIME’S UP Foundation in Partnership with Casting Networks®
Over the past several years, the industry landscape has been changing dramatically. In a field that once only half-joked about casting couches, we are seeing the rise in popularity of intimacy coaches. The physical and emotional safety of actors and professionals...

AICP, Film Florida and the State of Georgia Release Guidelines to Resume Production
In recent weeks, the industry has shown signs of increased activity with individual states and organizations releasing guidelines and recommendations to safely reopen production during the COVID-19 pandemic. As casting directors and talent representatives are critical...

Casting Networks® Launches YouTube Livestream Series
Amid a drastically changed industry landscape, the team at Casting Networks is doing everything we can to continue our mission: to help performers find great roles and industry professionals find great talent. With that in mind, we have launched a new YouTube...

10 Questions With Casting Director Stacy Gallo
Casting Networks® caught up with casting director Stacy Gallo of Stacy Gallo Casting. Stacy discusses what inspired her to go into casting, career highlights, and what excites her about the future of television. 1. What inspired you to go into casting?...

Casting Networks’ Guide for Self Tapes
As casting directors, talent representatives, and other entertainment professionals adapt to self-isolation guidelines, we want to make sure Casting Networks® users are able to stay productive and continue to work effectively from home. To help you and your...

ADAA, ADA, and CGA Call for a Rescue Package for the Arts
In light of COVID-19's impact on the arts industry, several organizations in Australia's arts and entertainment sector are working to obtain a targeted rescue package from the Federal Government through the JobKeeper income subsidy package, which was announced in late...

10 Questions With Charlie Chappell and Maria Perry of ‘Placing Faces’ Podcast
Casting Networks® caught up with Charlie Chappell and Maria Perry of the "Placing Faces" podcast. Charlie and Maria discuss how they got the idea for their podcast, career highlights, and their ideal lunch date. 1. When did you first have the idea to start the...

Supporting Our Clients During COVID-19
As the casting and entertainment industry navigates through the rapidly evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we want to address how we are handling the situation internally and externally. The health and well-being of our community, clients, and employees is...