Episode 130 - Casting Insights and Actor Tips In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Jaclyn continues her interview with Susan Willis. They focus on the intricacies of the casting process including the distinction between 'Breakdowns' for agents and 'Actors Access' for public submissions, the submission process, and key tips for actors to improve their chances when auditioning for roles. The discussion also covers the importance of training, and  maintaining a polished resume. Additionally, Susan shares her journey and the valuable coaching and mentorship she offers to aspiring actors, emphasizing her passion for teaching and nurturing talent.Welcome and IntroductionUnderstanding Casting PlatformsBreakdowns vs. Actors AccessSubmitting for RolesImportance of Training and HeadshotsFiltering and Selecting TalentCoaching and Actor DevelopmentTransitioning into the Faith-Based Film IndustryBalancing Multiple Roles in FilmmakingContact Info and Closing RemarksBio:Susan grew up in a Navy family and has lived on 2 islands but grew up mainly on the Gulf Coast. She later served in US Air Force where she also met her husband and started a family. Post military Susan entered the Coffee business world, working at several coffee shops including owning her own shop from 2006 - 2010. Although she has been acting since high school she found her call into the film industry in 2013 both on and off camera acting, casting and even some directing and light producing of her own short films. She loves to help things run smoothly on set and not afraid to jump in and help out as needed which is how she acquired the name of Mama Bear. Susan is married to her very supportive husband Brian. They have two grown children and one granddaughter. Susan resides in SC near Augusta GASusan’s Links: https://linktr.ee/susan_willisMamma Bear Casting: https://www.mamabearcasting.com/FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorship The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of