About this episode

Annette Stilwell reveals critical insights into the commercial booking process and common mistakes actors make.

Jesse Malinowski sits down with Annette Stilwell, founder of Stillwell Casting, who has been casting commercials and film in the Southeast since 1980 — and she does not hold back on what actors are getting wrong. From the commercial booking process (hint: five different people have to say yes before you get the job) to what first refusal actually means legally, this episode is the business-side education most actors never get. Find more actor resources and training at Get Scene Studios. Join Our Newsletter: https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7660af20fdb3c04d6b6516591&id=eecb804958 Join our Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetScenePod⁠ Get Your Ticket For Our Virtual Summit! https://www.getscenestudios.com/virtual-actors-summit

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Malinowski

Guest: Annette Stilwell

Topics covered

• commercial bookings
• acting
• casting process
• actor resources
• business education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stillwell Casting, Get Scene Studios

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