BIO: Elizabeth Boykewich is a Casting Director and Producer. She was a casting executive at Disney for over 17 years launching and defining two television brands.. Elizabeth has identified and launched countless acting careers, many that went on to become household names. Boykewich's passion for dev...
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Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for you time! Much appreciated. I am a hispanic actor/director/producer living and working in Canada. My wife is ACTRA and I am non-union. It seems some actors are able to auditio...
Expand commentHi Elizabeth. Thanks for you time! Much appreciated. I am a hispanic actor/director/producer living and working in Canada. My wife is ACTRA and I am non-union. It seems some actors are able to audition for roles in the US via casting workbook from the Great White North, which is fantastic! However, the rules are fuzzy when it comes to hiring talent from outside the US. Do you have any experience in the matter? Should we take a trip one of these days to LA or NY to network, (would love to find out what networking events you recommend) or can it all be done online nowadays?
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Suzanne Bronson Every case has its own set of considerations and will be different for each person. A few are: Are you eligible? Are you getting lots of NU auditions? Are you losing out on opportuniti...
Expand commentSuzanne Bronson Every case has its own set of considerations and will be different for each person. A few are: Are you eligible? Are you getting lots of NU auditions? Are you losing out on opportunities by not being eligible? You need to assess your whole picture and decide from there. As far as a production covering payments I have not heard of this happening in quite some time. I believe it to be an exception.
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Rafael Ziah Franco Hi there, I'm not quite clear on all of the factors going into your question. Networking is always good but remember often projects don't have the budget to travel actors and put th...
Expand commentRafael Ziah Franco Hi there, I'm not quite clear on all of the factors going into your question. Networking is always good but remember often projects don't have the budget to travel actors and put them up. So even if you can work in the place technically often project can only hire "local" actors and need union actors for the roles unless there's a special requirement (ex role requires actor that is a fire eater etc)
8.23.2023 Hey Elizabeth, thanks for your thoughtful reply. I agree with your thoughts and sentiments on this point. At what point do people find that something is of more value than the $ signs inside...
Expand comment8.23.2023 Hey Elizabeth, thanks for your thoughtful reply. I agree with your thoughts and sentiments on this point. At what point do people find that something is of more value than the $ signs inside of their eyes? I truly wonder anymore. Cheers! Kindly always, Sir Nicholas in Seattle
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for taking questions! I just heard about this! I know I have to work it, but when I am in the audition, what blows most CD's socks off?
And you mentioned starting people's careers...
Expand commentHi Elizabeth, thanks for taking questions! I just heard about this! I know I have to work it, but when I am in the audition, what blows most CD's socks off?
And you mentioned starting people's careers and making them household names, what did they have that others perhaps didn't? What sets those that become the household names apart from others? Is it just talent, or is it a combination of factors?
Thanks again Elizabeth, hopefully our paths cross in an audition in the near future!