Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
Well, here we are again. Nearing the end of one rotation…and on the precipice of another. There’s no denying things have been as weird and wacky as ever. I’m not sure there’s been a time in my life, and maybe yours, where this quote from NDW (which many of you know from our Catapult […]
3 Steps to Help You Break More Rules
BY ERIK LINGVALL | NOVEMBER 12, 2021 3:00 PM Originally posted to https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/steps-help-break-rules-2386/ Dacre Montgomery’s audition for “Stranger Things” recently caught fire on the internet. I had many clients bring it up, saying things like, “It was crazy!” or “It’s unlike any audition I’ve ever seen!” To Montgomery’s credit, he’s a great actor and his commitment in that […]
PILOT PREP-WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
Pilot season. You’ve heard the term. But what does it actually mean for you and your acting journey? It’s a great time for actors to get cast in an upcoming series. But when is pilot season? When should you be prepared? What is more important – network or digital platforms? Why should you care about […]
Commercial Auditions During Quarantine
It’s no secret that social distancing has turned everything upside down, especially with all auditions having to be filmed at home. But how is the pandemic impacting the world of commercials? We’ve all seen the ads that are addressing Covid-19 and the way their company (Facebook and Walmart, for example) is operating during this time. […]
Audition Update For Actors
Everyone is wondering what is happening in the film industry right now and when productions will be back in full swing. We recently hosted our Audition Update webinar to dive more into this speculation. Our special guests included casting directors Erica Arvold + Jami Rudofsky, and agents Jaron Matthews with J Pervis Talent Agency + […]
Similarities + Differences Between Booking a Commercial or TV Role
BY ERIK LINGVALL | MAY 27, 2020 Q: What are the major differences between casting and booking for commercials versus television shows? —@LittleButFierce* As an acting coach, I’m an amalgam of all the perspectives I’ve acquired over the years. That’s also the case with this question, for which I consulted one of my busiest working actors in commercials and TV, […]
Let’s Get Intentional – Virtual Forum
This week’s webinar discussion revolved around diving deeper into ourselves and focusing on our intentions during this chaotic time. Erik Lingvall was joined by a panel of experts in their fields who gave encouragement for the mind, body, & spirit during this current climate. Panelists included life coach + author Pam Dunn, spiritual leader + […]
Virtual TV+Film Community Forum Recap
Social distancing has caused all of us to alter our way of living in a multitude of capacities. From figuring out ways to fill the day with activities, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and, above all else, taking precautionary measures to stay safe. At Catapult, we’ve also been adjusting to this new temporary way of living, […]
Virtual Parent Seminar Recap
In this week’s free virtual webinar series, we had guests that gave insight from the perspectives of a talent manager, a young successful actor, and the parent of said actor, during this time when most productions are being caused to pause filming + social distance. Will Buie Jr. from Disney Channel’s BUNK’D and his wonderful […]
Artistry Has No Limits
We’ve all heard the phrase “think outside of the box” but have you ever thought about how you can be put into a box as an actor? An actor should always feel as if they have no limits to what they can create + to take risks, regardless of what casting or an agency might […]
