Laura Verbeke, of the New York–based Laura Verbeke Casting, was an actor for six years before launching her career as a casting director. She started her company in 2007. Though she also casts commercials, industrials, and music videos, most of her casting involves principals in independent films and cable programs with an indie vibe. Among her projects are "Flight of the Conchords" (background), the Ifp Emerging Narrative staged readings, and "Shitty Advice for a Dollar," a Web series and TV pilot, directed by Alex Merkin. Send headshots, résumés, and demos as attachments or links to verbekeL@gmail.com or send headshots and résumés (no demos) by snail mail.A Real ShotLet me start by saying actors do not need an agent to be cast by me and I do look at submissions that come in unsolicited. In fact, I have cast actors in projects on the basis of cold submissions,...
- 5/27/2010
- backstage.com
Show the results of your latest headshot session to two of your closest friends and you'll often get two diametrically opposed reactions. When it comes to headshots, everyone seems to have a strong opinion. But it's the opinion of the industry that counts. So Back Stage recently asked an agent, a manager, and three casting directors to comment on two photos from their files — headshots that "popped" and made these insiders want to learn more about the people behind the portraits. It's All in the Smile New York casting director Laura Verbeke was looking for an edgy young man for the HBO series The Flight of the Conchords and came upon Carl K. Li's headshot. It had the precise vibe she was seeking. "I think he's looking confident in the photo," she says, "but I also see a sense of quirkiness." Even his decision to wear a shade of red...
- 10/9/2008
- by Mark Dundas Wood
- backstage.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.