The short answer is yes. Casting Directors often tell us they love having a one-stop, professional site where they can quickly find everything they need on an actor — including reps, contact info, video and audio samples, and a complete resume But you no longer need to build one from scratch. A personal website is your professional calling card: it showcases your headshots, reels, résumé, credits, and linked contacts all in one place. myCV does this for you automatically. Because it's built inside theWorkbook.com, it pulls your existing materials into a beautiful, mobile-friendly link that's always current and ready to share. No design, no extra cost, no extra work — just one powerful link that helps you stand out instantly.

Traditionally, creating an actor website can be time-consuming and expensive, uploading all your materials, constantly updating them, paying for design and hosting, and then trying to get the right industry people to actually see it. With theWorkbook, it's effortless. Once you (or your agent) upload your talent materials, myCV is just a few clicks away and it's done! Best part? myCV is automatically updated and instantly available in pitches and searches viewed by industry professionals. If you haven't already done so, start by uploading your materials so they appear everywhere. With just a few clicks, they're linked together and presented as one beautiful Actor CV calling card — ready to share with casting directors, agents, and producers.

One of the most trusted platforms in the industry is theWorkbook.com. With over 25 years of experience supporting actors, agents, and casting professionals, it connects talent with major film, TV, and commercial productions across North America and beyond and allows talent to create their official website right on the platform. theWorkbook.com allows actors to create a professional portfolio that integrates seamlessly with theWorkbook's industry-leading casting tools, used by top casting directors and studios worldwide. From managing your resume and headshots, to submitting self-tapes and audition materials, it's a centralized platform built specifically to support working actors and help them book roles. And now, your myCV calling card is tied in seamlessly.

Finding acting work involves a mix of persistence, networking, and smart tools. Sign up for theWorkbook casting platform and regularly submit to roles that match your type. Attend workshops, follow casting directors on social media, and keep your materials up to date. A professional website like myCV included in your Pro membership with theworkbook.com can help make a great first impression and increase your chances of being noticed and called in.

Yes, an online resume is essential in today's digital industry. It makes it easy for casting directors and reps to quickly view your experience and training within the context of the industry. On theworkbook.com, you can upload or create an online resume that sits right alongside your headshots and reel, creating a one-stop-shop for your acting portfolio called myCV.

To audition for a movie, start by signing up for casting platforms like theWorkbook. Submit to open calls or casting job posts . When you get a request, you may need to self-tape or attend a live audition. If you want insight into how to self-tape, be sure to check out TWA - The Working actor interviews with casting directors with great tips for actors. Having a professional website, built on theWorkbook.com, gives you an edge—you can then include your site in submissions so casting directors can easily access your entire Actor CV with your full portfolio.