The Casting Buffalo Actors Expo is a one-stop-shop for local actors and aspiring talent of all ages, offering pertinent career information and essential skills needed to land roles in film, theater, and commercial productions occurring in Western New York and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunities to network, receive new headshots from Film Neighbor Network with Boring Buffalo photographers, meet local casting directors, speak with professional acting and vocal coaches, attend a live stunt showcase from Robbins Stunt Team, audition for the upcoming Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, and attend business-of-acting seminars and acting workshops, all while learning about the local film/TV/commercial industry.

 

With dozens of local vendors and exhibitors from various departments within the entertainment industry, attendees can interact with union crew members from I.A.T.S.E., reel editors, production house Buffalo Camera at Expressway Cinema Rentals, brand managers, spokespersons from area colleges and universities with theatre and film programs, talent agencies, and SAG-AFTRA & Actors’ Equity representatives.

 

The event also features multiple panel discussions and an exclusive Q&A featuring Buffalo theater & film legend, Stephen McKinley Henderson of Civil War (2024), Dune (2021), Lady Bird (2017), and Fences (2016). Civil War (2024), Dune (2021), Lady Bird (2017), and Fences (2016). Newly announced Buffalo born actor & guest speaker Daniel Croix of Manhunt, The Oval , and Love Victor. In addition, the 2024 actors expo will be hosted by ALC Acting Studio owner & Hollywood actor Andrew Lewis Caldwell of How I Met Your Mother, iZombie, Henry Danger, Haunt (2019), and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).