Why Branding Matters More Than Talent (At First) | Kayvon Esmaili

from The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad · host Hassiem

Hassiem Muhammad sits down with actor and headshot photographer Kayvon Esmaili to unpack how branding shapes casting decisions. They explore what makes a headshot effective, common mistakes actors make, and why clarity in your materials is often more important than range when it comes to getting called in. TikTok: @kayvon_es_my_lee Instagram: @actorsinstrumentpodcast Instagram: @HassiemMuhammad 🎵 Theme Music: Elijah by Isaac Fox🎙 Produced in partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts 📩 [email protected]🌐 https://www.nextchapterpodcasts.com/the-actors-instrument

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