Hi Johnny!
This is the perfect place for your question(s).
This industry is all about networking. You should be using our site and others to help establish those networks. Spend some time participating to let others know you and to give yourself an opportunity to get to know others. Like building any relationship it takes time. Don’t look for shortcuts. Be persistent and stick with it. Success is much more about not giving up than it is about breaking though.
As far as casting websites check out:
http://www.backstage.com
http://www.mandy.com/
Texas is one of the best states for filmmakers. I would recommend contacting the Austin Film Society and other Texas film commissions. Just tell them your goals and ask what you can be doing to help you on that path.
Start building those networks today!
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