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- is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best. Billed annually $10 a month with all access. Download the app from the Google Playstore for use on any device.
- Each class features about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. You can learn on your own terms — in bite-sized pieces or binge it all at once.
- Cinematic visuals and close-up, hands-on demonstrations make you feel one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable workbooks help reinforce your learning.
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Cirque du Soleil | Where Magic Meets Performance
What began as stilt walkers, jugglers, and fire breathers in a small Canadian village has grown into a global phenomenon. Cirque du Soleil isn’t just a show—it’s a revolution in art, music, and performance.
Step into the extraordinary. Be part of the story.
1iota | Be Part of the Show
From live TV tapings to blockbuster events, 1iota puts you in the room where the magic happens. Sit in the audience, cheer with the crowd, and even meet celebrities from around the globe.
With a mission to create opportunities for all—including partnerships that open doors in film and TV—1iota makes unforgettable experiences accessible to everyone.
Your front-row pass to the entertainment world starts here.
Cinema Makeup School | Interviews | Casting Calls
Cinema Makeup School
- How Skin Types and Tones Affect Special Effects Makeup Results? January 28, 2026Special effects makeup is all about transforming faces and bodies into characters that look real, bizarre, or fantastical. From realistic wounds and burns to aging effects and fantastical creatures, SFX makeup demands both creativity and a deep knowledge of the skin. When artists work on different projects, they often face the challenge of dealing with […]
- How to Make Googly Eyes with SFX Makeup? January 27, 2026Googly eyes makeup is one of the most fun and eye-catching effects in special effects makeup. You may have seen it in horror movies, fantasy characters, creative photoshoots, or Halloween looks. This makeup style creates a playful or creepy eye illusion that instantly grabs attention. This SFX makeup look may look difficult at first, but […]
- Why SFX Makeup Is Still Worth Learning in the Age of AI? January 23, 2026Artificial Intelligence is slowly becoming part of the beauty and creative industries. From face analysis tools to AI-generated makeup looks and character designs, technology now offers instant information, tips, and visual ideas. – Because so much information is now easily available through AI tools, many aspiring artists begin to wonder if learning special effects makeup […]
- On-Set SFX Makeup Challenges and How Artists Solve Them January 21, 2026Working as a special effects makeup artist on set is one of the most demanding jobs in film and television production. Unlike beauty or corrective makeup, SFX makeup involves prosthetics, wounds, aging effects, creatures, blood effects and heavy materials that must survive long shooting hours. Every detail must look realistic, stay consistent and hold up […]
- Why Consistency Matters in Special Effects Makeup? January 17, 2026Special effects makeup is not just about talent or creativity. It is also about discipline, patience and practice. Many artists think that one great makeup look is enough to prove their skills. In reality, what truly separates a beginner from a professional is consistency. Consistency means putting in regular effort, practicing frequently and delivering quality […]
NYT > Arts
- ‘Kramer/Fauci’ Revisits a Sparring Match During the AIDS Crisis February 12, 2026At the heart of Daniel Fish’s verbatim staging of a C-SPAN segment is a complex relationship, between Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci, that “goes from ‘I hate you’ to ‘I love you’ and back.”
- Taylor Stanley Makes Their Presence Known in NYCB’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ February 12, 2026Taylor Stanley debuts as Carabosse, the glamorous, evil fairy in “The Sleeping Beauty.” He is the first male-identifying person to take the role at New York City Ballet.
- Helmuth Rilling, Who Recorded Huge Swaths of Bach, Dies at 92 February 12, 2026He was the first to record all of J.S. Bach’s nearly 200 sacred cantatas, a project that stood out not only for its range but also for its steadfast style.
- LaMonte McLemore, Founding Singer With the 5th Dimension, Dies at 90 February 12, 2026His group notched smooth hippie-era hits like “Up, Up and Away” and “The Age of Aquarius” in embracing a genre-blurring sound they called “champagne soul.”
- Where to Stream ‘Varsity Blues’ and James Van Der Beek’s Best Performances February 12, 2026The actor seemed to understand early on that his lasting legacy would be the title character of “Dawson’s Creek.” But he found ways to subvert his all-American persona.
The Southern Casting Call
- TW Cast & Recruit “RJ DECKER” - WILMINGTON, NC: - SEEKING ADULT STAND IN FOR ALL CHILD ACTORS - DURATION OF FILMING - JANUARY 15TH. - APRIL 2026 January 13, 2026TW Cast & Recruit“RJ DECKER” – WILMINGTON, NC: – SEEKING ADULT STAND IN FOR ALL CHILD ACTORS – DURATION OF FILMING – JANUARY 15TH. – APRIL 2026We are looking for adults under a specific height (4’11”) to stand in for any recurring child actors on RJ Decker, filming semi-frequently through the end of Spring (April […]
- On Location Casting ATLANTA, GA area SERIES “Tulsa King” FEATURED BACKGROUND CASTING - DIRECTOR SELECTS ATLANTA, GA area January 13, 2026On Location CastingATLANTA, GA areaSERIES “Tulsa King”FEATURED BACKGROUND CASTING – DIRECTOR SELECTS**NEW FACES WHO HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN SCHEDULEDFOR or WORKED IN ANOTHER ROLE/SCENE – ONLY!!** –IF YOU WORKED AT ALL THIS SEASON – please DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS!**—————————–-IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED FOR THIS ROLE – IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SUBMIT AGAIN! […]
- CL Casting ATSB CRIME SCENE Seeking Men & Women to portray Medical examiners, Detectives, & Field techs All ethnicities / Age 30 and over Date: 1/13 Location: Conyers, Ga January 12, 2026CL CastingATSBCRIME SCENESeeking Men & Women to portrayMedical examiners, Detectives, & Field techsAll ethnicities / Age 30 and overDate: 1/13Rate: 96/8Location: Conyers, GaHOW TO SUBMITEmail – [email protected] at least 3 pics (include a dated photo and full body)include age, height, weight and all contact infoSUBJECT: There’s been a Crime!!CL Casting ATSB CRIME SCENE Seeking Men […]
- jenny alison casting NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE Looking for FIT females 30-45 years of age January 12, 2026jenny alison castingNASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENTPROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)TYPE: Non-Union Background WorkLOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)DATE:Thursday, January 15thWHO:Looking for FIT females 30-45 years of age to play friends at bible study. Looking for a more upscale, sophisticated look for this.PAY RATE:$100/8hrs ($12.50…jenny alison casting NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – […]
- Tona B. Dahlquist Casting The Hunting Wives, Charlotte,NC Seeking for Photo Shoot. Caucasian Female, Long Dark Hair (example could be a character “Jill” look) Age late 30’s - 40’s. January 12, 2026Tona B. Dahlquist CastingThe Hunting Wives, Charlotte,NCSeeking for Photo Shoot.Caucasian Female, Long Dark Hair (example could be a character “Jill” look) Age late 30’s – 40’s.———————————–Should not have been seen/featured as any other type role this season. Please include any scenes you have filmed last season or this season you may have been featured or […]
BACKSTAGE
- 'Tribela Social Media Ad' (Tribela) - Shoots remotely. Flexible project. Initial test engagement will take place over the coming weeks, with timelines coordinated directly with selected creators. Creators may be based anywhere. February 12, 2026Other Digital Media Multimedia (Other): Seeking creators across multiple disciplines to help shape the platform at launch and share original, thoughtful content within a community that values depth, creativity, and real connection. This is an early test engagement with the potential to grow into longer-term collaborations. Tribela is a new social connection platform designed for […]
- 'Dog Food UGC, Creator with Dogs' (Fat Earth) - Shoots remotely. The production would like the content back 7 days from when the talent receives the product. The ideal timeframe is mid to late February. February 12, 2026User Generated Content (UGC) Social Media Ad: Seeking creators with dogs they are willing to film with for a dog food UGC. Deliverables include one video and one hook. Casting 1 role
- 'Productivity App, Student Content Creator (Tiktok)' - Shoots remotely. February 12, 2026User Generated Content (UGC) Other UGC: Seeking a female creator in the US to run a new TikTok account for a productivity app, posting 30 second-2 minute videos every single day at two videos per day (60 videos per month.) Note: Same content will also be reposted on Instagram by creator. Playbacks, the AI note-taker, […]
- 'Quick Stop Retail Store Lifestyle B-Roll Shoot' (StudioNow) - Shoots on-location in the retail store on Feb. 18 in the DFW, TX area. February 12, 2026Branded Content / Commercial Corporate Video: Casting talent for a content shoot capturing natural, everyday moments in a small-format retail / grab-and-go environment. Note: Scenes are non-dialogue, documentary-style vignettes. Scenes will focus on authentic interactions such as shopping, browsing packaged products, using food and beverage machines, checking out at the register, and enjoying food and […]
- ''One Special Family'' (Temple University) - Shoots weekends between March 14 and April 19 on or near Temple University's campus in Philadelphia, PA. Final schedule to be finalized according to actors' schedules. February 12, 2026Film Student Film: Casting "One Special Family," a student film. Logline: After a teenage girl finds out her parents have been exploiting her online via their YouTube channel, she decides to take action to regain her autonomy. Casting 7 roles
Brown Girls Do Ballet
Her Story
TaKiyah & Charlie
photo: Omar Ramos
Brown Girls Do Ballet®, a philanthropic organization often featured for its noteworthy Instagram movement, began in 2013 as a personal photography project by TaKiyah Wallace in an effort to highlight girls of African, Asian, East Indian, Hispanic, and Native American ancestry in Ballet programs. Wallace was taken by surprise upon discovering the lack of cultural diversity in local ballet schools while searching for a program for her then 3-year-old. Like any mom, she grew concerned about how her daughter would feel in a class where no one resembled her.
Through her engagement with dancers, their families, and the ballet community, TaKiyah developed a passion for redefining a classically Eurocentric art form to reflect what America is today: beautifully diverse. Striving to touch the lives of little ballerinas, she set out to simply provide a media outlet highlighting the diversity. Little did she know, a movement would be born, and this photo project would become so much more.
Brown Girls Do Ballet
Brown Girls Do Ballet® is a division of Brown Girls Do.® , Inc, a registered 501(c)3. Our purpose is to promote inclusivity in the arts by providing annual scholarships, a mentor network, and community programs to empower young girls. Our mission is supported by merchandise sales and fundraisers.
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