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The last Demo Camp of 2025 was a success! Learn how a new demo reel is created, writing andproduction

A chat with Theatre Manager, Maggie Spanuello

A filmmaking intensive from Flyover Film Studios is coming in hot 🔥

Read producer Brett Hays' post about Senate Bill 1911, which expands Illinois film incentive

Learn more about our Kids Academy (forge film acting, but for kids) teacher Emma Knott

We updated our look and made our website so much easier to use. What do you think?

Our sister company, Compass Casting, posted a blog about how actors can help casting offices help them. Check it out here: Actors tend to...

Actors need boundaries for their work like any other professional - let's talk about yours.

A chat with Costume Designer Halley Sharp

Understand more about tattoo clearances, and enjoy our free template!

Hear from talent agent Lauren Smith in our conversation with her over coffee

The three big questions that kept popping up from the open call, and our take on their answers

Usage is something every actor needs to know before their commercial auditions. Casting Director Sarah Cayce digs into usage in her four-minute informational video

the short documentary SHE'S YOU shot at the chicago forge, and we were so happy to have them

Our founder, Sarah Cayce, is the casting director and owner of Compass Casting, our sister company. She wrote a blog about From Compass...

Learn more about our space and how to rent it

Which level of class is right for you? Find out more about our tier system, and take our quiz!

Self tapes are here to stay, and Casting Director Sarah Cayce is here to talk about why

Learn more about the design, build, and launch of the Chicago Forge.