Casting Directors are the first port of entry into a model or actor auditioning for a role. In fact, when a client is seeking a model or actor for their project, they hire a casting agency who then reaches out to modeling and talent managers, agencies or platforms to find talent for the role. Here is a list of casting directors in New York and their contacts.

Amerifilm Casting, Inc., 151 First Avenue, Suite 225, New York, NY 10003. (646) 498-6252

Background, Inc., 200 West 20th Street, Suite 206, New York, NY 10011. (212) 645-8464

Bass-Visgilio Casting, 648 Broadway, Suite 912, New York, NY 10012. (212) 598-9032

Breanna Benjamin Casting, P.O. box 21077-PACC, New York, NY 10129. (212) 388-2347

Jay Binder Casting, 321 West 44th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10036

Block Casting, Box 170, 1710 First Avenue, New York, NY 10128. (212) 348-8371

Blue Man Productions, 599 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012. (212) 226-6366

Nora Brennan Casting, 752 West End Avenue, Suite Mezz C, New York, NY 10025. (212) 531-1825

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Modeling is more than a pretty face. It’s to simulate a consumer who represents the brand. To put it simply, a company hires a model to advertise their product or service. Advertising comes in many forms. When people think of modeling, many assume that you have to be very tall and very thin. While that is the norm for editorial models, who frequently work on runway shows and high end fashion lines, many models are actually commercial talent. Commercial talent is everything except editorial modeling and that represents over 90% of the models you see on TV and print today. There is a huge push for alternative models, which is a model with a unique look or feature.

While landing a modeling agency can provide management and exposure to major casting calls, models do not need a modeling agency to become successful. There are many platforms online that allow talent to access free casting calls as well as services such as Latitude Talent studios that connects talent with the resources and opportunities to get started. Latitude is not an agency and we do not find or promise work. We can however promise to make finding the opportunities to start easy. To become a model, upload your photograph here.

If you’re looking to become a model or actor, Latitude Talent Studios is a great start for any beginner. As a talent marketing service we specialize in helping beginners develop the materials they need for exceptional marketing, as well as providing a simple to use platform to access casting opportunities in their local market. Since our inception, Latitude has helped beginners access projects, as well as connect to a variety of casting clients. Models that have joined Latitude have been requested from modeling agencies including Crawford Models, MMG Models, Surface models and Dynasty Models International just to name a few. Whether your goal is to connect with local projects such as student films or nationwide castings, latitude has helped all. Read more Latitude Talent Reviews and Success Stories here. More frequent updates on success can be viewed here.

What makes Latitude different is that we are not an agency. We do not collect a commission or lock any type of talent into exclusive contracts, which allows you access to work with a multitude of companies, as well as pursue this journey full-time or part-time. We also don’t charge for training or photographs here, that is included in your enrollment. We also provide free updates for active talent every 6 months in you change your look or style. Fresh is best when it comes to pictures.

In the modeling industry, many models starting out are commercial print talent. Commercial print talent make up most of the modeling industry as they represent what we call “real people” castings. This makes starting out as a model or actor a fun hobby for most new comers.

To become a model, it takes time and a sense of being realistic. There is never a guarantee of landing jobs, any one that promises you that is not being honest. Also, anyone that says that modeling is free, is not accurate. Getting signed to an agency in 2021 takes more than luck, it takes being seen by the right people in the digital world, as many agencies no longer host open casting calls. In fact, IMG models stopped all open casting calls permanently according to their website.

To become a model, you have to get really good photographs. But that doesn’t mean you should spend thousands of dollars at one time. Another step could be to shop them to agencies. If you don’t hear back that is so very common, instead focus on landing casting calls online. Getting casting calls that match you is really hard and time consuming. Also, subscribing to a ton of websites is expensive and couple cost a model or actor hundreds a month. Using an easy platform like Latitude Talent can help beginner models get the tools and resources at the lowest cost possible in a New York market. In fact, photography is complimentary for new talent brought in from enrollment at meeting, making it a great way to build your portfolio starting out. Want to start out, the first step is coming in to learn and see if you are right for what our service can offer. If you are looking for an agency or a company to manage you on a commission, Latitude is not for you. If you are looking for a service to help you get access to to opportunities, Latitude Talent is a great first step in the right direction.