Start Here: Your Ultimate Guide to Cast Forward

Everything you need to grow your acting career—organized by topic, tier, and opportunity.

Whether you’re new to Cast Forward or a long-time subscriber looking for something specific, this post is your one-stop guide to everything we’ve published so far—and what’s coming next.

Cast Forward isn’t just a membership — it’s a career-accelerating vault for serious actors, packed with expert strategies, performance techniques, exclusive resources, and bonus casting opportunities — all designed to move you forward faster and smarter.

⭐️ Trusted by award-winning performers, Hollywood casting directors, and industry veterans.

Use this Table of Contents to explore content by topic, unlock exclusive member bonuses, or catch up on hidden gems you might’ve missed.

Bookmark this post—it’s updated regularly.

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1. Welcome & Introduction (For New Subscribers & First-Time Readers)

• Welcome to Cast Forward – Your Insider Guide to Acting and Industry Success

• Work with Me– How I Can Help You Grow Your Acting Career

• What You’re Actually Joining When You Subscribe to Cast Forward

• Love Cast Forward? Share It & Get Free Months

• Introducing Cast Forward’s VIP Membership—Here’s Why You’ll Want In

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2. Casting Notices (Occasional casting opportunities and hidden industry gigs.)

• June 2025 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film Casting Notices

• April 2025 Feature Film Casting Notices—Latest SAG-AFTRA Feature Film Casting Notices

• CASTING ALERT: Fringe, Shakespeare, Feature Film & Disney—This Month’s Curated Calls (Canada + USA)

• Exclusive ACTRA Casting Notices: Feature Films Shooting in Canada

• February 2025 Feature Film Casting Notices Part 2

• CASTING ALERT: Comedy Duos Wanted

• CASTING ALERT: Space Boy (Short Film) – Paid Roles

• February 2025 Feature Film Casting Notices Part 1

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3. Industry News & Trends (Updates on casting trends, industry shifts, and new opportunities.)

• This Format Is Exploding—and Most Actors Don’t See It Coming

• The Casting Shift: How Self-Tapes, AI, and Social Reach Are Changing the Game for Actors

• The 4 Biggest Casting Trends Shaping the Industry Right Now-And How to Stay Ahead

• Cast Forward Industry News & Insights: 2025’s Biggest Acting Trends, Opportunities & Industry Shifts

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4. Expert Insights (Deep Dives & Career Strategy) (High-level strategy posts for career growth and industry navigation.)

• How to Get in Front of Decision-Makers—Every Month

• They Don’t Speak Actor: Here’s How to Talk So Decision-Makers Actually Listen—and Offer You Work

• What Happens When You Treat Your Acting Career Like a Corporate Job?

• The List That Started It All: A true story about trusting childhood instincts, honoring impossible dreams, and seeing them take shape in unexpected ways.

• The Actor Operating System (AOS) (Part 1)

• The Actor Operating System (AOS) (Part 2)

• The Actor Operating System (AOS) (Part 3)

• What Do Actors Do Between Jobs? 8 Smart Strategies You Can Use Right Now

• Hollywood’s Inner Circle: Navigating the Power Structures for Career Growth

• The #1 Career Move Actors Overlook—And Why It Matters More Than Ever

• The Unspoken Rules of Being on Set: What Bradley Cooper Teaches Us All About Professionalism

• Casting Call Secrets for Emerging and Seasoned Actors

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5. Interviews & Success Stories (Conversations with industry professionals and case studies on actor success.)

• Shaping Canadian Reality TV: An Interview with Casting Director Lindsay Christopher

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6. Techniques & Performance Mastery (Acting techniques, audition prep, and scene work breakdowns.)

• The Art of Guarding a Secret—A Transformative Acting Technique for Creating Depth, Mystery, and Unforgettable Performances

• Why Self-Tapes Can Make or Break Your Acting Career—And How to Master Them

• The Psychology of Booking—How to Influence Casting Decisions with Subtle Choices

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7. Branding & Visibility (PR strategies, personal branding, and increasing industry visibility.)

• How Strategic Actors Build a Power Network—And Get Seen By the People Who Matter

• The Biggest Misconceptions About Networking (and Why Most Actors Are Doing It All Wrong)

• Why “Quiet Actors” Get Overlooked—And How to Change That Without Selling Your Soul

• The Branding Code (Part 1): How Elite Actors Position Themselves for Industry Domination

• The Branding Code (Part 2): How Elite Actors Position Themselves for Industry Domination

• The Visibility Map Actors Should Be Using But Aren’t—The Insider Strategy That Keeps Certain Actors in Demand While Others Stay Invisible

• The One Mistake Actors Make That Holds Them Back

• Want to Master the Art of Cold Emails? Here’s the Ultimate Guide for Actors

• Networking Without Feeling Awkward

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8. Paid Subscriber Bonuses & Exclusive Resources (Available to all paid subscribers)

• Canadian Casting Director Lindsay Christopher— Interactive Portfolio + Pitch Deck (Real examples of a professional casting portfolio and pitch deck)

• The Actor’s Confidence Playbook: Your Exclusive Bonus Guide for New Subscribers

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9. Free Monthly Insights (Exclusive free post available once or twice a month)

• You Know People…So Why Aren’t You Booking?

• The List That Started It All: A true story about trusting childhood instincts, honoring impossible dreams, and seeing them take shape in unexpected ways.

• Why “Quiet Actors” Get Overlooked—And How to Change That Without Selling Your Soul

• What Do Actors Do Between Jobs? 8 Smart Strategies You Can Use Right Now

• Introducing Cast Forward’s VIP Membership—Here’s Why You’ll Want In

• The One Mistake Actors Make That Holds Them Back

• Why Self-Tapes Can Make or Break Your Acting Career—And How to Master Them

• The Unspoken Rules of Being on Set: What Bradley Cooper Teaches Us All About Professionalism

• Networking Without Feeling Awkward

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10. Cast Forward Events & Industry Spotlights (Exclusive event coverage, film spotlights, and industry discussions)

• Cast Forward Events: Overcompensating Is Coming to LA—And You’ll Want to Be in That Room

• Cast Forward Events: ÉTOILE Screening + Q&A with Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino

• Cast Forward Events: Scrabble With The Stars: A Night to Support Canadian Artists

• Cast Forward Events: Spotlight on Sugarcane—The Oscar-Nominated Documentary Changing the Conversation

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11. VIP Membership (Founding Member Content) (Exclusive to Founding Members & VIPs)

• Introducing Cast Forward’s VIP Membership—Here’s Why You’ll Want In

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Exclusive Deep Dives (High-level career blueprints & career growth strategies)

• The “Mention Me” Strategy: How Strategic Actors Get Talked About in the Right Rooms

• The VIP 12-Month Decision-Maker Calendar—Your month-by-month plan to build real industry relationships and stay in front of decision-makers all year. (Companion to How to Get in Front of Decision-Makers—Every Month)

• The 5 Stages Every Actor Goes Through—And How to Own Each One

• The Ultimate Career Blueprint: How to Build, Sustain & Elevate an Acting Career at Any Level

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VIP Casting Notices (Curated casting opportunities only for VIP members)

• VIP Casting Alert: SAG-AFTRA TV Series Roles Now Casting

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Exclusive Visa & International Work Resources (Advanced visa strategies & petition support)

• O-1 visa & EB1A green card strategies with expert petition guidance (in the works)

• Visa reference letter breakdowns & downloadable visa checklists (in the works)

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Premium Downloadable Resources & Templates (Career-building mini guides, worksheets, checklists, industry outreach scripts, bio techniques, and audition labels)

Guides

• Your VIP Freebie Has Arrived: The Biggest Misconceptions About Networking Mini Guide + Worksheet

Worksheets & Checklists

• Your Career System Is Now Available—The AOS Templates Are Here

• The Corporate Career Checklist for Actors (Companion to What Happens When You Treat Your Acting Career Like a Corporate Job?)

Industry Outreach Scripts

• Pre-written industry outreach emails & thank-you notes (in the works)

Bio and Resume Techniques

• Step-by-step bio writing guide (The Numbered Bio Technique) (in the works)

Labels

• Downloadable casting labels for different TV & film submissions (in the works)

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Exclusive Contact Lists (VIP Members Only) (Handpicked industry connections for career advancement)

• Verified directories of industry professionals, including casting directors, photographers, and essential services like demo reel editors and headshot reproduction labs (in the works)

• Curated lists of theaters with open auditions and their direct contact info (in the works)

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Subscriber-Only Q&A & Career Support (Exclusive deep-dive Q&A answering top reader questions)

• Occasional deep-dive Q&A answering top reader questions (in the works)

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For actors who aren’t waiting to be discovered—they’re building careers on their own terms.