What is the cost of Disorganization?
An Examination of Business and Personal Consequences. Disorganization might seem like a minor nuisance, but the hidden costs can be substantial, both in the context of casting and within our personal lives. In this blog we will delve into the significant business and personal costs associated with disorganization and provide examples to illustrate the far-reaching […]
And the winner is….
81st Annual Golden Globe Awards winners: Congratulations to all the exceptional Golden Globe winners!!! A heartfelt shoutout goes to the outstanding Casting Teams whose brilliance shaped these incredible casts. Your dedication and talent truly shine through in these remarkable line-ups! How about in 2025 there is a Golden Globe Award for Casting?! Best film – […]
A Tribute to Franco Dragone
Rick Tjia, Co-Founder of JamarGig and ex Cirque du Soleil was recently published in Dance Informa magazine. Outlined below is a summary of his interesting article of his experience working with the world famous, Franco Dragone. The article pays tribute to Franco Dragone, a visionary in multidisciplinary non-verbal theater, renowned for his ground breaking work […]
Casting Excellence In Action
As a casting director, navigating the talent discovery process presents its unique set of challenges. If you’re keen on an incredible story illustrating the trials of casting, take a moment to witness Rick’s, (JamarGig’s co-founder) remarkable casting story. Amidst vast distances, language barriers, time constraints and even a power outage, he delved into the formidable […]
The nominees for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards
Congratulations to all the exceptional Golden Globe nominees! A heartfelt shoutout goes to the outstanding Casting Teams whose brilliance shaped these incredible casts. Your dedication and talent truly shine through in this remarkable lineup! Further details can be fund here: https://goldenglobes.com/nominations/2024 The list of nominees are below: Best Motion Picture, Drama “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)“Killers of […]
You Are Your Digital Brand
The Impact of Your Online Presence as a Casting Director. In today’s digital age, your online presence as a Casting Director and your company’s digital profile are paramount. More than ever, potential clients and talent look to the digital realm to evaluate your credibility, professionalism and authenticity. This article explores the importance of a well-constructed […]
Casting Directors – Unleash your Full Potential!
Our origins are from the technology, choreography and arts worlds. Our founders have created JamarGig to solve the real problems identified through the years of experience. Rick has over 20 years casting experience at organizations such as Cirque du Soleil. Angela has been a performer since the age of 3 and performed in TV, musicals […]
Reclaiming Your Time
How to Become a More Effective Casting Director Casting Directors and Talent Managers play a pivotal role in shaping the dreams of aspiring performers. However, as the pressures of the job mount, many find themselves overworked and overwhelmed, often wearing their busyness like a badge of honor. In this article, with supporting research, we’ll explore […]
Congratulations to the CSA 39th Artios Award nominees
What an amazing list and we wish all the nominees all the best for the awards night on March 7 2024. JamarGig salutes your brilliance! To read more checkout the article in Deadline magazine: https://deadline.com/2023/10/casting-society-artio-awards-nominations-2023-complete-list-1235581574/ FILM, NON-THEATRICAL RELEASE 13 THE MUSICAL: Kristian Charbonier, Bernard Telsey, Stephanie Gorin (Location Casting)BOSTON STRANGLER: Avy Kaufman, Carolyn Pickman (Location […]
Casting is a Service Business: The Art of Putting People First
Casting talent has long been viewed as a means to an end; a necessary step in the production process to find the right talent for a project. However, in recent years, the paradigm has shifted and casting is now recognized as an ongoing, continuous service business that places a paramount emphasis on clients, talent and […]