What You’re Actually Joining When You Subscribe to Cast Forward
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👋 Hey, I’m Christine. I’m an award-winning actress, industry consultant, and entertainment insider with decades of experience in global film, TV, and theater. My work has been featured by major networks like HBO, Disney, and Ubisoft, and I’ve built a career helping actors gain visibility, land roles, and position themselves for long-term success.
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Cast Forward was never just a newsletter. It’s always been something more—and now I can finally explain what.
It’s not just a Saturday newsletter.
It’s not just a collection of actor tips or visa strategies.
And it’s definitely not another “10 ways to get more auditions” list.
If you’re reading this, you already know I do things differently.
But recently, I came across a post by Kevin Russell that helped me articulate something I hadn’t put into words yet:
Your brand isn’t what you post. It’s what people feel.
And a beautifully structured post by Leonardo Freixas, whose breakdown gave shape to what I’d been feeling all along.
Thanks to that inspiration — and the clarity it sparked — here’s how we’re thinking bigger at Cast Forward:
EMOTIONAL CONNECTION
Not: “Here’s this week’s content”
But: “Here’s a breakthrough you didn’t know you needed”
REPUTATION
Not: What I say about my work
But: What actors say behind closed doors
TRUST
Not: Promising results
But: Delivering. Every other Saturday. Every time.
STORY
Not: A funnel or a brand pitch
But: A movement to reclaim your power as an artist
VALUES
Not: Pretty words on a website
But: Premium insight. No fluff. No gimmicks. Real tools I’ve invested time & money into—so you don’t have to waste yours.
Maybe that’s why Cast Forward reached #19 on Substack’s Rising Business chart — less than 10 weeks after launching—in April 2025.
No ads. No campaigns. Just a clear voice, honest strategy, and a growing community of actors who are done with the noise.
Because Cast Forward isn’t just a newsletter—it’s a shift.
It’s a shift in how we approach this career.
It’s a masterclass, a learning platform, and a collaborative hub — a place where actors can share wins, exchange insights, and move their careers forward with strategy and community.
Not content for content’s sake — but structure, tools, and strategy grounded in experience, and built for long-term impact.
EXPERIENCE
Not: A transaction
But: Tiny moments that shift your career in big ways
CULTURE
Not: “Hustle harder”
But: “Work smarter. Lead with clarity. Stop guessing.”
IDENTITY
Not: Trying to look different
But: Becoming undeniable in your own lane
VISION
Not: “Get more callbacks”
But: “Build a career you can actually live in.”
IMPACT
Not: What I sell
But: What I stand for
Cast Forward isn’t for everyone.
But if you’re an actor who’s tired of surface-level advice—if you want a deeper, strategic approach to this career—you’re already in the right place.
And if this post hit something in you?
You’re probably ready for what’s next.
Every other Saturday, paid subscribers get:
Deep-dive guides and career frameworks
Audition tools and guided homework to help you apply each lesson
Casting strategies that go way beyond “submit and hope”
Industry insights you won’t find on Instagram
But more than that—
They’re joining a new kind of career conversation.
When you’re ready to stop surviving the industry and start designing your place in it…
You know where to find us.