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Casting The process of hiring actors to play the characters in a script, typically done by a casting director, but with some input from a director, producer, or studio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Casting Director AKA: Extras Casting, Casting Assistant, Casting Associate The person who auditions and helps to select all of the speaking role actors in film, television shows or plays. The CD must possess a vast knowledge of the actor pool and be able to match a variety of actors with just the right role. Directors and producers rely on the Casting Director to assist them with assembling the perfect cast for their production. Casting Directors are also responsible for serving as the liaison between the director, and the actors and their agents. CDs negotiate the deals with agents once the actors have been cast and are also responsible for the contracts and SAG of each actor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Casting Society of America AKA: CSA The Casting Society of America is a professional organization of Casting Directors working in theatre, film, and television. The C.S.A. is not a union or a guild, therefore every Casting Director working in these mediums is not necessarily a member of this organization. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Casting A monologue and sides, seems to be too much for some actors. But I think you should really work for a role and not just pop in for 3 to 5 minutes and hope you get the role. They do call it show business, so show me your skills, people. |
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A casting director who has done 150+ hours of TV and many features said
something that BLEW SOME ACTORS MINDS. An actor asked about
"self-promotion." The response from the casting director wasn't intended to be a
big deal, but it made sense.... "No one in this industry really cares about your
career...except for you." That seemed so simple and she didn't mean it in a harsh
way.
But, it got me wondering...How many actors really see it this way... Sure, we all
know it is a tough business, but... We ALSO have a slew of people trying to help
us, many who are supportive, other encouraging actors, the great people you
meet in workshops who really do help you in your skills, casting directors who
are supportive, your agent or manager who is encouraging, the person taking
your headshot is hopefully helpful! But when it boils down to it. Honestly??? NO
one really cares about your career or dreams any more than YOU!!!
So, what are you doing to prepare for success? Are you in classes? Practicing
cold reading skills? Does your headshot look great or is it...blah??? Are you in
casting workshops? Are you marketing yourself?
Are you exploring voice over as a way to add to your skill set, credits and bank
balance? Do you regularly work out with other actors, casting directors or
teachers who are honest with you about where you are at and how to improve?
{Producing & Casting} In Development: Baja Adventure - J.P. Linde & Willie Bolin Jr Call backs dates: TBA Reasons For The Madness - Joe Wallace & Willie Bolin Jr Casting date: TBA SADISTIC BY: Deborah Reece Casting date: TBA |
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Now accepting resumes Now accepting resumes for feature films. Looking for male and female talent 18 to 70 any ethnicity. Casting dates: TBA |
Good Casting Good casting is vital if films are to resonate with audiences. Ensuring that the most suitable actors are cast requires exhaustive knowledge of the available talent combined with the creative ability to imagine how the right actor can bring a character to life on screen. Directors often work with the same Casting Director on many films, entrusting their taste, imagination and ability to deliver the best possible casts. Depending on the style of the film, Directors may be prepared to take creative risks by using non professional actors; this can require months of research and auditioning by Casting Directors. They also play a crucial role in contacting A-List stars and negotiating deals. Casting Directors work tirelessly to help Directors to achieve their ideal cast. Casting agencies range in size from big established companies, employing a number of Casting Associates, Assistants, Runners and Receptionists, to small, one or two person operations that hire in support staff during their busiest periods. Casting Associates are highly experienced Casting Assistants who conduct auditions and help Casting Directors to make their selections, and negotiate fees for supporting cast. Casting Assistants' responsibilities include helping to draw up lists of actors, and checking their availability. Those involved in casting need a passion for the craft of acting, combined with excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills. Casting Assistants must work in this role for many years before progressing to become Casting Associates. Casting Directors need a vast knowledge of a wide range of actors, and an understanding of their abilities, as well as a thorough appreciation of changing talent trends within the film industry. Acquiring a reputation as a respected Casting Director takes dedication and commitment, a strong instinct for acting talent, and many years of hard work. |
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http://www.zap2it.com/ Zap2it.com - Get the latest Nielsen Ratings on your TV hit list plus lots of industry news http://www.themonologueshop.com/ The Monologue Shop is a dynamic and growing collection of original and classical writings, a monthly subscription service created for actors ages 17 and up in need of http://www.sag.org/content/find-agent Find an Agent Search for an Agent What's the difference between an aspiring actor and a working actor? Often, just a good agent. While we can't recommend an agent for you, we can direct you to our list of Screen Actors Guild franchised talent agents and give you some advice. Please choose a branch or division, and then choose whether you’d like to display Franchised Agents or ATA/NATR Non-Franchised Agents. Please note: All Guild members' talent agents must be franchised by the Guild. If any information is incorrect, please notify your local SAG office. For information about being represented by ATA/NATR agents, please see the section below. For SAG Members Only: Do you have a question about your SAG franchised agent? If so, you can reach the Agency Department at agentquestion@sag.org or call us at (323) 549-6745 (Hollywood) or (212) 827-1438 (New York). http://www.movieweb.com/most-popular/movies The top 50 grossing films of all time according to domestic gross. http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dlselr/talag.html This link will allow you to check the license of any agency to verify that they are licensed and when their license renews. If you want to find out about any registered complaints or additional information, call the California State Bureau of Labor at (415) 975-2065 http://www.caryn.com/foractors.html This site was created by an actress who intimately understands the unique challenges faced by those souls brave enough to pursue careers as actors in the entertainment industry. It contains primarily resources geared toward professional actors, although some information for people who want learn how to become an actor is included also. Cited in Backstage West and Indiewire as one of the most useful acting career resources online, this site aims to educate and inspire, even as it gets you to the highest quality, relevant information about casting calls & auditions, scenes & monologues you can use for acting classes or for talent agent auditions, advice about headshot & talent agency choices, scams to avoid everything you need empower yourself to give you the best shot at succeeding in your chosen career. Knowledge is power. http://www.caryn.com/acting/monologues.html What is a monologue? A monologue is defined as a scene or a portion of a script in which an actor gives a long speech without interruption by any other character who may also be present in the scene. A monologue will generally serve to expose a character's inner thoughts, thus providing insight into the nature of that particular character. A soliloquy differs from a monologue in that it is generally a dramatic monologue that is delivered by a single actor with no one else onstage; it is therefore, delivered by a character to him or herself, or directly to the audience rather than directed at another person. The term "inner monologue" refers to the thoughts which are occurring in a person's head, regardless of what words may be coming out of their mouth at the same time. A good example of this is when a friend asks you if she looks fat in the dress she's wearing (you think she does) but you tell her she doesn't look that fat at all, and then if you're a good friend, suggest she change into something with a different color. Your inner monologue is your train of thought about how to get out of telling her she looks fat, not hurting her feelings etc, what reason you can manufacture for why she has to change her clothes etc, while your outer monologue is all about suggesting what clothes she should wear and doesn't mention your angst or her weight at all. See, in real life, inner monologues often don't get expressed, but they are always present, because as people we are always thinking. So when practicing your monologue, don't just think about the words you are speaking, but be sure to think about exactly what it is you AREN'T saying. Finding the right audition monologue or monologue for an acting class, is almost an art in and of itself. Monologues for actors should be chosen carefully, and it helps to have a wide range of material to choose from. For an audition monologue, it is a good idea to stick with a short monologue and a character that is close to your experience, and for a role you really think you would be cast in. So here are resources to help you find free monologues-- movie monologues or monologues from plays: classical monologues (including Shakespeare monologues), or contemporary monologues. There are monologues for men and monologues for women, dramatic monologues, comedy monologues, female monologues for two women, male monologues for two men, and teen monologues for young actors and even for kids. Tip for young actors looking for audition material: Don't just read the monologue or scene read the whole play! Truthfully, I don't even recommend scouring the Internet for monologues except as a way to find a play or screenplay you are interested in with a character that is your age and type, because monologues taken out of their context are basically useless to an actor. You must know the context in which what you are performing takes place and the only way to do that is to read the whole piece and know how your character fits in with the other characters in the play, where he or she has come from emotionally before your piece starts, and the specifics of the emotional journey he or she is on during the course of the play or screenplay. And remember, a funny monologue goes a long way, because you would be surprised how a humorous monologues can light up a dead room when performed well. |
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A good head shot will get the attention of the casting director.
These images should capture the essence of the actor or model at his or her best, but not
look too posed, polished, and perfected that they detract from seeing the real person.
A relaxed, candid pose is best. Casual, but not too casual clothes in mid tone colors
should be worn to the shoot. Accessories and jewelry should be on the small side.
Nothing should divert attention from the individual.
Six Tips for Perfect Headshots
First, yes you may staple your cover letter to the back of your
headshot, in the upper left hand corner. Be sure the staple does
NOT cover important contact information on your resume.
1. Like the envelope and the letter, the headshot must look
professional. Always 8x10". No fancy fonts here either. Even the
print style you select says something about you. Neither the
border nor the printed name should draw attention away from
your face! The aim of a headshot is to have your face grab their
attention.
2. What should the picture look like? YOU!!! Women: Please do
not try to look like the next Miss America. "Ordinary" is very
much in these days. A pretty woman trying to look glamorous
has fewer chances/fewer roles than a pretty woman who
presents herself as she is: pretty. Or plain. Or intelligent. Or
humorous. Or whatever she is. Teenagers, please look like a
teenager. If they want someone who looks 22 there are
thousands to choose from. The more your headshot looks like
you, the better the headshot.
I would strongly suggest that if some of your roles will be
business types, then men wear a tie and jacket and women wear
a suit and blouse as one pose and tee shirt or more sporty outfit
for the other pose. Whatever you wear, LOOK LIKE YOU. Try as
truthfully as you can to figure out what kinds of roles you are
likely to get cast in. Chances are if you are not a hunk or a
model, you are not going to get hunk/model roles.
3. Make up? Exactly the same that you yourself could apply.
Horrors! I can hear the women screaming. There is only one
exception: If you have very dark circles under your eyes, then
lighten them under careful makeup. Men, unless you are only
the "scruffy, unshaven type" then please shave. LOOK LIKE
YOUR HEADSHOT AND HAVE YOUR HEADSHOT LOOK LIKE
YOU. Unless you are stunning, please do not have your face all
glamored up, unless you are willing to pay a make-up artist
every time you audition.
4. Just be sure the picture is about you, not about hair or boots
or glamorous makeup. What does that mean? I once saw a
headshot of a young woman sitting on the floor wearing boots.
The shot was angled from the bottom of her boots. Those boots,
consequently, were twice the size of her head. That was a
picture about boots. After I first saw the boots, five minutes later
I had forgotten the face, but the image of boots has lingered five
years.
5. NOTHING MUST TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR FACE. That is
what people must see.
6. If you smile, get your whole face, especially the eyes, into the
smile. Otherwise just a "real you" look is best. If you are
self-conscious about your teeth, your smile will show it. No, do
not smile unless you can commit to it completely.
The hardest advice of all: If a headshot is not working (that is, if
you are not getting called in for ANYTHING) heave it out and get
another set of shots. That is why it is so terribly important NOT
to pay a fortune for headshots. You do not have to use the
biggest name photographer. Your headshot is not about the
photographer. It is about your face. And if one picture isn't
working, move ON TO THE NEXT.
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Today it is an acrid frozen ball, shielded from the sun by a thick cloud of dust. But there is hope---an old weather satellite has discovered a hole in the cloud and a group of survivors hatch a plan to escape the frozen tundra. 10.) LIFE THREADS (Thriller) A doctor obsessed with after-death events finds a way to travel to the other side. 11.) SUNSETS (Drama) A young pro basketball player facing a heart transplant is taught how to cope with life by three women with terminal cancer. 12.) CRUISIN’ WITH CALVIN (Comedy) A radio talk show host is given his shot at big time radio as a network’s token black radio personality. But then, he loses his color. 13.) THE GUY WITH THE STINKY FOOT (Comedy) A doctor returns home from Africa and discovers that his foot has turned green and gives off a gnarly gas that renders people unconscious. 14.) THE LIFE OF JEREMY BENDER (Horror/thriller) A young boy awakes from a coma after being struck by a car and murders his family. 15.) 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PARCEL 51 (Drama; Family) An urban family wins a parcel of land in the wilds of Alaska . 27.) THE SAGA OF ROSE ASTOR (Drama) A young hillbilly woman is courted by an aristocrat. 28. BOXER BOY (Drama) A British lad takes boxing lessons after breaking his jaw as a result of being sucker-punched in a pub and winds up fighting for the welterweight championship of the Crown. 29.) THE THUNDERBALLS (Drama) It's 1967: A teenage rock band is caught up in the throes of the Vietnam War as it entertains the troops. 30.) TEX (Sci-fi drama) An extra-terrestrial escapes from government captivity and finds refuge with a government agent and his nephew 31.) I.C.E. (Action Adventure) The Department goes after members of Fourteen K, a group within the Chinese mafia who are responsible for an assassination contract on a female ICE agent. 32.) THE PREVENTORS (Action adventure) While developing a top secret weapons system for the defense department, a physicist accidentally unlocks the secret to time travel. 33.) THE PREVENTORS II; KHRUSCHEV’S REVENGE (Action adventure) The Russians smuggle thermonuclear weapons into the United States and assemble them in hidden places. 34.) JOHNNY NO-EYES (Drama) After losing his eyesight as the result of a hit and run driver and spending the past four years in a school for the blind, a 15 year old must mainstream into a public high school. 35.) TRIBULATION (Drama) A woman is kidnapped from a truck stop and held hostage by an escaped killer. 36.) STREET WARS (Action Drama) An undercover ICE agent tries to prevent a bloody confrontation between two street gangs. 37.) DOUBLE NICKELS (Drama) A young baseball player makes it to the major leagues and discovers that he not only has to fight to keep his place on the roster but there is another demon…alcohol. |