Casting Director Erica Arvold Talks About the Art of Casting

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Acting Career Center

Acting Career Center

3 жыл бұрын

Erica Arvold, owner and CEO of arvold., has spent 30 years as a casting director, educator, speaker, producer, writer, director and an advocate for screen artists. Erica has contributed to, participated in, or helmed the making of over 140 films, 85 television shows, and countless multimedia & commercial projects.
Erica Arvold KZfaq Channel: ‪@arvold‬
Erica Arvold IMDb: imdb.me/ericaarvold
Casting Website: www.arvold.com
Education Website: www.arvoldwarnerstudio.com
Instagram: @arvoldofficial
Twitter: @arvoldofficial
Twitch: @arvoldofficial
Erica's casting credits include The Black Phone, Red Notice, Dopesick, Swagger, The Good Lord Bird, House of Cards, My Best Friend’s Exorcism, Charm City Kings, The Daylong Brothers, The Evening Hour, Freaky, Harriet, Lincoln, Loving, The President is Missing, and Turn: Washington’s Spies. Erica directed the short films Thursday and Here Today, for which she won ‘Best First Time Director’ at Indie Short Fest Los Angeles. She has served as a producer on projects including Coming Through the Rye, Elemental, House Hunting, Josephine, Texas Rein, Time Machine Guitar, and Wish You Well. Erica’s early career, with thanks to her mentors, includes films Backdraft, Charlotte’s Web, Gods & Monsters, The Horse Whisperer, In Her Shoes, A League of Their Own, Love Jones, Mad City, Rudy, and Runaway Bride.
Erica has worked with ABC, AMC, Amazon, Apple TV+, Blumhouse, CBS, Disney, Dreamworks, Focus, Fox, Hallmark, HBO, History, Imagine, NatGeo, Netflix, Paramount, Scott Free, Showtime, Sony, SYFY, Universal, USA, and Warner Brothers as well as many independent filmmakers and creatives. She has been nominated for CSA’s Artios Award five times, inducted into First Lady of Virginia’s Opportunity Hall of Fame for contributing to the economic growth in the state, and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Casting Society of America, and Producers Guild of America.
As an advocate for artists, she has spoken, moderated panels, and mentored filmmakers at Austin Film Festival Screenwriters Conference, Independent Television Festival, Richmond International Film Festival, and Virginia Film Festival, among others.
In 2010, Erica founded arvold.education to cultivate artistic growth in actors and filmmakers, which quickly expanded into offering classes for all humans. Her collaboration with master teacher/actor/director Richard Warner is now Arvold Warner Studio, and focuses on actor & multi-hyphenate screen artist training. Her rehearsal for life program, META, focuses on positive personal and professional acceleration for all humans. META is often invited into the business and leadership world of corporate coaching, applying tools and methodology of actor training to learn effective communication, engagement, and trust.
Erica is grateful to the many filmmakers, actors, and humans who have entrusted her to collaborate over the years. Her company arvold. is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and has offices in Atlanta, GA.

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@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
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@Antwan_the_Creative_Booker
@Antwan_the_Creative_Booker 3 жыл бұрын
I love Erica. Smh... my own agent hasn't even heard of her but I got to audition for her twice 📷😀. She's consistent and informative. And not to mention Kurt you deserve a plaque with your name on the thespians Hall of Awesome. Thank you, hope to see you on set one day 🎬🎥🎞.
@tiagoferreira9034
@tiagoferreira9034 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love, love, love Erica for how AWESOME she is. Also, and in a very weird way, I am extremely proud to see you continuously kick ass in the industry! Two very special people!
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tiago!! Hope life is good down in Florida!
@LeBronDanielTV
@LeBronDanielTV 2 жыл бұрын
This was helpful Kurt. I’ve auditioned for Erica about 5 times this year with 1 callback but no bookings. Seeing your acting matriculation keeps me inspired being from Cleveland as well.
@nklou2000
@nklou2000 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kurt for this useful hour! Love love love Erica Arvold. All that she said is GOLD! 💛
@ricsaltzman4506
@ricsaltzman4506 3 жыл бұрын
You are great teacher ❤️
@klwheeler1590
@klwheeler1590 3 жыл бұрын
These are SOOO helpful! Thanks to you both!
@actorpoet53
@actorpoet53 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview! As a relatively new actor, I learned a lot as I have from your other videos. Kurt, you are a gold mine and add so much value to this industry. 😊
@margueritebaca3921
@margueritebaca3921 2 жыл бұрын
Erica's passion and joy is absolutely contagious. Her story of weeping with gratitude at age 19, when she got her start as a casting director assistant brought back memories. I felt the same way when I was interviewed by Anna Strasberg (Lee's wife), and she accepted me into the Lee Strasberg Institute. My heart was and still is on fire for performing, particularly film acting, well, stand up comedy runs a close second.
@AkinoriKobo
@AkinoriKobo 2 жыл бұрын
I found your channel a few days ago when I thought about maybe revisit my old passion of becoming an actor and really appreciate the great contents you are providing. The information you are sharing are so valuable and helps a great deal. Thank you!
@imsasuke9602
@imsasuke9602 3 жыл бұрын
I love that so much. You can see at the end, when they are talking about her act in the movie, how well they understand each other. You can feel the relationship of people that are in the movie Industrie. I love it so much.
@lisanarnhofer8212
@lisanarnhofer8212 3 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of fun to watch. And very helpful. Thank you.
@esther1578
@esther1578 Жыл бұрын
Awesome interview. Thank you!
@stephenmoran9105
@stephenmoran9105 3 жыл бұрын
This is super cool to see. Thanks Kurt and Erica
@marcipicci4414
@marcipicci4414 2 жыл бұрын
She is so enthusiastic and kind!!
@TatianaBalashova
@TatianaBalashova 2 жыл бұрын
Such a treat to listen to this interview, Erica is adoeable and a fun casting director 😍🌻. The profession is fascinating in a way.
@simplynaturalcai2661
@simplynaturalcai2661 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview! Thanks, Kurt.
@terrellbarno5449
@terrellbarno5449 Жыл бұрын
Your great man. thank you so much for this. Erica you are awesome!
@paulorego9334
@paulorego9334 3 жыл бұрын
What a great video! You're both awesome!
@daviedrummond2989
@daviedrummond2989 3 жыл бұрын
You are the best ! Great videos and I seen this one today love Erica Arvold. Appreciate the great videos and advise from an beginner acting going into my first Feature film 🎥 your videos help .
@justjj21
@justjj21 Жыл бұрын
Erica is so smart, really illuminating listening to her, not just about the casting process but about how to think in general. It would be such an honor to audition for her, not even to get a callback or anything.
@pattitippo7294
@pattitippo7294 2 жыл бұрын
That was excellent. Thank you
@bernardareyes6775
@bernardareyes6775 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kurt!
@TJCCool
@TJCCool 3 жыл бұрын
After some consideration, I decided to join a community acting program in North Carolina where I’ll be moving next summer, sure it’s no big theatre but hey it’s something and I’ll get to one of favorite things, acting and meeting new people.
@RRReactionsReviews
@RRReactionsReviews 3 жыл бұрын
YES!! Erica Arvold 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@1Juansfield
@1Juansfield 3 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos daily lol I just redid my resume based on your video and I just got the cheat sheet. I'll remember you when I'm doing big jobs!
@TonyDTKHill
@TonyDTKHill 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt for the video very informative.
@AussieGirl235
@AussieGirl235 2 жыл бұрын
Time for that Part 2 ☺️
@marciamyers7425
@marciamyers7425 2 жыл бұрын
Erica is so cool 😎 Nice interview.
@rugfixr
@rugfixr 3 жыл бұрын
The essence of genuine
@goldenblade3179
@goldenblade3179 3 жыл бұрын
You are the Best 👍👍🔥🔥
@lukedunne7877
@lukedunne7877 3 жыл бұрын
Could you do an episode on how to work on your acting by yourself, and what you should do when you have free time in order to train?
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
will do
@UsernameWasTaken.0
@UsernameWasTaken.0 3 жыл бұрын
I was just watching the new episode of Dynasty, I noticed you. Maybe you can talk about your experience on the show in a new video. Congrats though on the role, you were awesome!
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@roanokejoe
@roanokejoe 3 жыл бұрын
Yet another great video! At 18:04, she mentions "Break it Down" being the industry standard. What is that?
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
She's talking about Breakdown Services, which is the company that owns Actors Access. The difference is that when an audition goes to Breakdown Services, it only goes to agents and managers. And those agents and managers then submit the actors they represent for those roles. When an audition goes to Actors Access, that means it is posted publicly for anyone who has a personal Actors Access account can submit. The vast majority of auditions for major movies and tv shows will go to Breakdown Services and will NOT be posted publicly on Actors Access. Typically, it's only when a production is having trouble finding the right actor for a role do they release the audition to Actors Access and take submissions from the public.
@roanokejoe
@roanokejoe 3 жыл бұрын
@@ActingCareerCenter You rock!
@robertgentle5787
@robertgentle5787 2 жыл бұрын
What a gal!
@brotherofloki1115
@brotherofloki1115 3 жыл бұрын
I am always early
@roelpaassen7705
@roelpaassen7705 3 жыл бұрын
Love youre video's and i also want to become a actor
@migueldowney7890
@migueldowney7890 Жыл бұрын
Hey, kurt. I want to jump the movie but not its hard for all time! Any advice?😕
@mrdjordan5
@mrdjordan5 3 жыл бұрын
Huge Waner Bros movie? I wonder if it's Static Shock live action movie. If so I hope to get an audition because I've..... been trying to play Virgil Hawkins/Static since 2009. Oh you can search about it haha.
@moisesmazariegos764
@moisesmazariegos764 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kurt! Been watching your videos for a little while now thank you for the great content. I’ve been thinking about moving to Atlanta but also stay in my city can I do that? I fly for free because my mom works for an airline and I know in your video you said it’s not smart for financial reasons but if I fly for free is that a good way to go?
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, it's better to be 100% committed to the move by living in Atlanta and not splitting time with another city. There are going to be last minute auditions and schedule changes that will make it challenging for anyone who doesn't live within driving distance.
@moisesmazariegos764
@moisesmazariegos764 3 жыл бұрын
@@ActingCareerCenter noted. Thanks again Kurt!
@nishantjatin882
@nishantjatin882 3 жыл бұрын
Make a video on nyfa acting in film admissions process
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I've never attended NYFA so I don't know their admissions process
@nishantjatin882
@nishantjatin882 3 жыл бұрын
@@ActingCareerCenter no problem by the way thank you for replying me sir
@ACE-sf9ux
@ACE-sf9ux 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kurt I have a question that Can we act in movies/TV series if we have permanent residence?
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@brentmay8680
@brentmay8680 3 жыл бұрын
Kurt I have a question. I live in Los Angeles and I’m a junior in high school rn (17 yrs old). I want to be a film and television actor but I don’t know if I should take local acting classes here or if I should go to a college and major in theatre. What’s your take on this?
@devinday5759
@devinday5759 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Beth Stein agency on Instagram. She does Q&As and I've seen her answer this question a few times.
@brentmay8680
@brentmay8680 3 жыл бұрын
@@devinday5759 thanks I’ll definitely check it out
@ReaganVFilms
@ReaganVFilms 3 жыл бұрын
Hey there Brent, I’m in Jr High and I’m going for Film & TV acting also but we have to start small with commercial acting since it’s like a small sample for the long term. I’m in the Inland Empire and I’m taking acting classes this summer with my parents permission. Ask your parents to get you on board with acting recruitment classes especially here in SoCal, Don’t wait until you’re in college!!
@brentmay8680
@brentmay8680 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReaganVFilms so you’re suggesting I ask my parents to take acting classes this summer?
@ReaganVFilms
@ReaganVFilms 3 жыл бұрын
@@brentmay8680 Yep! Because we’re around the time of recruitment at the month of July, some private acting classes around here may start in June. Since after all the acting classes for at least 1 month we suppose to get our Entertainers Worker Permit (not required if above 18) for SoCal and towards auditioning for a talent agency or manager such as Coast to Coast Talent, Osbrink Agency, and etc to get into the film/tv sector. Just know that any auditions that ask you to pay is a scam, all auditions are free no matter what! Acting classes in SoCal should cost less than $2,000 unless if you’re going beyond 1 month or are adding something like Modeling or singing.
@shishirsingh1444
@shishirsingh1444 3 жыл бұрын
is it possible for a person to work in hollywood,if she/he isn't from the usa!! or do not have us citizenship???🙁
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
If by Hollywood you mean America, then you would most likely need to live here and either have a green card (permanent residency) or a work visa (O-1 Visa) before you are allowed to audition for any projects that pay money. But understand that the term "Hollywood" represents an entire industry, not just movies made in America. For example, a lot of the Star Wars movies are made in the UK.
@nuraia4351
@nuraia4351 3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to become an actress in Canada?
@ricsaltzman4506
@ricsaltzman4506 3 жыл бұрын
Please answer this question ?
@ollieace3770
@ollieace3770 3 жыл бұрын
I think you can but you would not have many opportunities as if you lived in LA or Atlanta. So if you have the money you can move there or maybe try to be in some small indie films first before just straight up moving with no experience on set.
@ActingCareerCenter
@ActingCareerCenter 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is possible.
@zacharykaddouri-champagne2034
@zacharykaddouri-champagne2034 2 жыл бұрын
Yes and if you speak French there’s a big scene in Montreal
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