
CAST ME IF YOU CAN
What does it really take to get the role?
Cast Me If You Can brings together accomplished actors, producers, and industry professionals for a candid and informative conversation about navigating the casting process and building a sustainable career in film and television.
Presented as part of the 21st Anniversary of PVIFF, this high-energy panel goes beyond the audition room to explore what performers need to know before, during, and after an opportunity presents itself. From preparing for auditions and making memorable impressions to understanding scripts, developing professional relationships, handling rejection, and positioning yourself for the next opportunity, Cast Me If You Can is designed to give emerging and working talent practical insight from professionals who understand the business firsthand.
MEET THE PANEL
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Attendees can expect a candid conversation covering audition preparation, self-tapes, callbacks, script and character preparation, professionalism on set, networking without overstepping, building industry relationships, handling rejection, personal branding, creating your own opportunities, and turning individual bookings into a lasting career.
Whether you’re an aspiring actor looking for your first professional opportunity, a working performer ready for the next level, or a filmmaker interested in understanding the actor’s side of the casting process, Cast Me If You Can offers an opportunity to hear directly from professionals who have experienced the journey.
Come ready to listen. Come ready to learn. Come ready for your next opportunity.
