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Casting & Talent Careers

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Actress

 Actresses collaborate with Writers and Directors to bring performances to life. They are an integral part of meaningful storytelling: bringing ideas to fruition, inhabiting characters and provoking... Learn More Avg. Salary: $3M a picture Salary Range: $65K - $20M a picture Alt Titles: Actor, Talent
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Actor

 An actor embodies a character in a film, TV show, or other type of scripted content. With extensive research, memorization, and collaboration with the director of the project, they turn words on the... Learn More Avg. Salary: $62,318 Salary Range: $15,500 - $139,500 Alt Titles: Actress, Artist, Cast Member, Performer, Talent, Thespian
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Casting Director

 Casting Directors help Directors and Producers find the right Actors for their film, TV, and commercial productions. Learn More Avg. Salary: $71,554 Salary Range: $61,000-$82,500 Alt Titles: CD, Talent Scout, Casting Agent
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Extra (Movie & Film)

 An Extra fills in as part of the background of a scene and adds depth to the environment. Learn More Avg. Salary: $170 per day Salary Range: $100 - $185 per day Alt Titles: Background Actor
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Casting Associate

 A Casting Associate assists in the casting of Actors in film and television. Learn More Avg. Salary: $68,168 Salary Range: $41K - $105K Alt Titles: None
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Casting Assistant

 Casting Assistants hold a largely administrative role in the casting process. They report to and support Casting Directors. They work with Actors’ schedules, schedule auditions, construct casting... Learn More Avg. Salary: $59,215 Salary Range: $42K - $81K Alt Titles: Casting Producer, Assistant Casting Producer, Assistant Casting Director