I can't even comprehend that 2025 is a little more than halfway over but here we are in mid-July! This month I wanted to touch on the topic of being a "local hire" and "working as a local." Newbies are probably wondering what this concept means, while those with a bit more experience are already in the know, but might be struggling with how to tackle this when it comes to submitting to acting and modeling gigs. So let's get to it. WHAT DOES "LOCAL/LOCAL HIRE" MEAN? When you see this term/phrase in a casting breakdown, it means they're looking for talent (actors/models) who live within the city limits. There isn't necessarily a specific distance you have to live from said location where the project is taking place, but a decent rule of thumb I like to use is within 1-2 hour's drive. Honestly, 30 minutes to 1 hour is more ideal for clients. Can you be slightly outside that? Sure, BUT clients want the reliability of someone who doesn...
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