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Casting Callbacks by Tammy Hunt  •  last post May 7th



Getting a callback means that the casting team is intrigued by you and your acting, but they may not be totally sold yet. On top of watching you perform, they might also question you about your acting approach and experience. This is the time to showcase your range, ability to portray your character, and overall skill set.  
Expect to perform the same material in the same way as in your first audition—but know that you might be asked to make a few changes, such as reading a scene with different emotion or really diving deep into your character’s personality.

Callbacks often mean performing a scene with another actor so the director can see if you mesh well with others.

The casting director brought you back because your type and performance worked for the character and for the tone of the show. Unless you are given specific notes for the callback, do the exact same performance when you come back in but be open to adjustments.

Don’t get locked into your choices. In a callback, the director, producer, and creative team may have you take an adjustment and try the scene a different way. Spontaneous decisions are your best friend so practice various versions of the audition just to be prepared.

#actor #audition #callback

Now You Will Really Know About An Actor’s Life On A Movie by Aaron Marcus  •  last post May 7th

Now You Will Really Know An Actor’s Life On A Movie

https://youtu.be/IBVquKmIm14

Watch and get behind-the-scenes information of the life
of an actor on a movie set.

As a bonus video, you will also learn the 23 greatest side hustle
jobs for actors.

If you have worked on a film, TV show or TV spot, share your experience here so we can learn from you.

#Nowyouwillreallyknowanactor’slifeonamovie
#whatisitreallylikeworkingonamovie
#knowwhatitisreallylikeforanactoronafilm
#Learnwhatanactordoesonamovie
#behindthescenesofanactorworkingonamovie

Proposed Actors Workshop by Sandra Weston  •  last post May 6th

Proposed Actors Workshop

I’m an experienced actor and, the Goebel Center is considering allowing me to sponsor a seminar which could lead to a regular workshop for acting skills. I would be pleased to share space with actors from the Thousand Oaks area in California.
It would be a place to do in depth scene study, skit, improv, whatever the group would choose to practice. We might video tape for demo reels as well.
We need a group of twelve adults of any age to make this happen.
If you are interested, please respond to this notice.

Checking in by Omari Washington  •  last post May 6th

What's up Superstars! How's auditions been for you guys lately?

George's Regret - A Lost Scene idea from Of Mice and Men by Alexander Cooper  •  last post May 4th

https://youtu.be/P1E8rGtmI_g?si=XAcLiErJRpiz_zkG

Unexpected Roads... by Alexander Cooper  •  last post May 4th

Here is a short I did this week called Unexpected Roads which is based on some bad news I received.  https://youtu.be/P1E8rGtmI_g?si=XAcLiErJRpiz_zkG

Taking on Marketing Clients who need websites, reels, casting profiles, etc! by Stacey Marie Keba  •  last post May 3rd

Hi everyone, I am taking on new acting marketing clients, and I love this community so much so I wanted to reach out to see if anyone is interested. SERVICES I OFFER: - Actor & Creatives Websites (Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, WordPress) - Demo Reel Edits - Resume Creation and Rewrites - Casting Profile Creation and Optimization (Actors Access, Casting Networks, Spotlight, Backstage, Casting Frontier, and IMDb) - EPKs and Pitch Decks - Professional Bios - Headshot Planning and Selection - Brand Discovery - Email Copy for reaching out to Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, and Producers - Monthly and Weekly Newsletters - Spreadsheet Management (to track your connections and outreach) - Social Media Profile Optimization (Instagram, Facebook Vimeo, Youtube) - Google SEO, Cleanup, & Knowledge Panel - Logo & Graphic Design - Email Signatures - Business Card Design - Press Outreach PRICING: - Most Popular Bundle: 1 website, 3 demo reel edits, a pro bio (short, medium, and long), and resume rewrite/casting profile updates for $850 - $150/Month Subscription: 4 hours of general upkeep/maintenance and 1 mini project of your choosing per month - $100/Week Subscription: 3 hours of marketing work each week (i.e: upkeep/maintenance, newsletter and email copywriting, spreadsheet management, mini marketing projects, etc.) - Hourly Rate: $40/hr - Custom Bundles and subscriptions are available to cater to your unique needs and budget. :) CONTACT: Send me a DM or email me at hi@staceymariekeba.com if you’re interested or have any questions! FEATURED PROJECTS: ActorsThinkTank.org StaceyMarieKeba.com 1025productions.com Andreachurchill.com jadambaxt.wixsite.com/actor

SAG-eligible vs Fi-Core by Tammy Hunt  •  last post May 2nd



Often the reason an actor may opt to transition to Financial Core is because they are struggling to find work. 
The extra flexibility of pursuing nonunion gigs may mean the difference between making rent that month or not.  
However, this choice is sometimes forced upon an actor after deciding to join the union at the wrong time. 
When a performer becomes SAG-eligible—meaning that they have accumulated the number of roles required to join the union—they do not have to join immediately. Many, in fact, remain in this intermediate position for years. 
An actor who is SAG-eligible is not a member of the union yet but can become one with a couple of phone calls and a down payment on the initiation fee. Union projects are more likely to consider them for casting, but nonunion projects can cast them without forcing the actor to choose between SAG-AFTRA and work.  
The easiest way to avoid the SAG versus Fi-Core question is by making sure that when you do join the union, you not only qualify but have a large enough professional network (and a solid reel) to get cast. 
The option of going Fi-Core and becoming a fee-paying nonmember is enshrined into law—it’s not going anywhere. 
But it’s much more than a move to make because of a lull in union work. 
To go Fi-Core is to make a major decision in your career, and that choice needs to come with deep consideration. 

#actor #sag #sageligible #nonunion
 

‘Red One’ Down: How Dwayne Johnson’s Tardiness Led to a $250 Million Runaway Production | Exclusive by Pat Alexander  •  last post May 1st

Wild hit piece about the Rock's latest movie 


(https://www.thewrap.com/dwayne-johnson-red-one-late-budget-problems/)

The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard From An Agent - Unbelievable by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Apr 30th

The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard From An Agent - Unbelievable

https://youtu.be/L01r7nnYEcM


Have you ever gotten a crazy comment from an agent? If so,
share it here and on the channel

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How many of you actresses ...(sorry, I'm old school...lol)...change your hair color with every role, like I do? by Niki Galiano  •  last post Apr 28th

Here's my latest color...got tired of the gray.....I'm ready for something fun again!



Actors: Learn what a Costumer wishes you knew! by Matthew Cornwell  •  last post Apr 27th

This is our 5th interview in the "I Wish Actors Knew..." series. This time I sat down with Miracole Burns, an experienced Costumer (and cosplayer). She's done no-budget projects all the way up to the upcoming Red One (starring Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson). She's done super suits on Doom Patrol and period costumes as well. She's also a friend!


https://youtu.be/R_gydGnzDlg

Actors Acess Hit With a Class Action Suit by Tom Lapke  •  last post Apr 26th

https://deadline.com/2024/04/casting-networks-targeted-in-class-action-lawsuit-over-its-bait-switch-subscription-based-service-1235886049/

Breakdown Service/Actors Access has been the 800lb gorilla in the audition submission space for decades. What do you all think about the merits of the claims made against them? I don't think the claim that they are blocking actors from applying for a job will stand up. There are plenty of job boards that sit behind a paywall. The casting directors might end up catching strays in the crossfire here since they are the ones only posting the job to a service that sits behind a paywall, but I don't think Breakdown Services can be blamed because the CD doesn't also post it on a public-facing forum. And let's be honest, the casting process would grind to a halt if every breakdown for major film or TV roles were open to anyone. A CD friend once told me how they had posted a supporting role for a film with a name attached and made it public-facing. They got 19,000 submissions in less than a week. Now imagine that was the case for every role being cast. I don't know what the answer is here, but I do know there have to be some guardrails for the industry to function.
As to the complaint that they are boosting submissions to the top of the list that have paid for additional products, that seems very dicey and could land them in hot water. Would love to know everyone's thoughts!

We're On NASA's Artemis Lunar Mission! by Matthew Gross  •  last post Apr 25th

Twenty-five years ago, I met my best friend on the Santa Monica Boardwalk. We were hired as extras in Madonna's film "The Next Best Thing." Dan (see photo), like myself, was fresh off the boat, and Hollywood presented a strange new world for both of us. In the acting realm, whether one holds a principal role or is a background performer, friendships often sprout when a casting director and production team decide to bring you on board. Through the course of fulfilling that role, you encounter like-minded individuals who may evolve into lifelong companions.

To commemorate our 25th anniversary, coinciding with the year we filmed in 1999 and the subsequent release of the movie, we've decided to take an extraordinary journey—to the moon. NASA will be launching our names, among 700,000 others, aboard the Griffin Astrobotic Probe this November. It's rather remarkable to contemplate that our names will forever reside on the lunar surface. Upon signing up for the mission, NASA graciously provided us with boarding passes granting special access to the endeavor.

Dan and I have engaged in humorous banter, debating who will secure the coveted window seat. Ultimately, we reached a compromise: Dan will have the window seat for the launch and the first half of the journey, while I will claim it for the latter half, encompassing lunar insertion and landing.

VIPER marks NASA's inaugural robotic Moon rover, embarking on a mission to explore the lunar South Pole region, delving into perpetually shadowed areas to uncover the secrets of the Moon's water. Serving as the premier rover to measure the location and concentration of water ice and other vital resources, VIPER holds promise for sustaining human exploration not only on the Moon but also on Mars and beyond.

And to my fellow Stage32 members, I'd love to hear about your best friend from acting and how you celebrate your friendships. What memorable experiences have you shared with your acting pals? Feel free to share your stories!

Getting Into Voiceover Acting by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Apr 24th



Becoming a voice actor is similar to pursuing a career as a film, TV or stage actor (or most other performing arts careers, really). You start with nothing, train yourself and look for voice acting jobs you can book. You’ll need just two things: 1-Your voice demo reel; 2-Membership on a casting website like Actors Access and LA Casting It’s really that simple, but let’s break it down a little. 

Here’s the secret: the easiest way to get into voice acting is to just start. Begin with anything. Just put together a simple voice over reel with whatever you have and start submitting. Stop preparing yourself, stop trying to find the best way, stop “figuring things out.” Simply submit yourself for voice jobs and see what happens. It’s true, you will suck at this in the beginning. You won’t book most of the stuff you go for. And you will most likely fail, many times. But failure is the best experience you can have, and that’s how you learn quickest. You have to step beyond your comfort zone. With that out of the way, there are things you can (and should) do to improve your chances of booking voice acting jobs. 

This is what you do on the side as you continue to audition and look through voice acting casting calls every day: 
-Get some voice over training under your belt 
-Put together a voice over demo reel 
-Market yourself and your voice within the industry 
-Start networking and making connections 
-Get a VO agent 

#acting #voice #demo #reel #casting #audition #manager #agent 

Actors Absolutely Need This In All Emails by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Apr 24th

Actors Absolutely Need This In All Emails

https://youtu.be/Gr1uRbISrjc

Do you have any suggestions or information
that needs to be in the signature of an actor’s
email?

If so, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from each other.


Original "Blair Witch" Actors want a cut of franchise -- fair game or too far? by Pat Alexander  •  last post Apr 22nd

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/blair-witch-project-cast-lionsgate-heather-donahue-joshua-leonard-michael-williams-1235977543/

Looking for Unpaid Short Voiceovers by McKenna Bintz  •  last post Apr 19th

Hello, I am looking for people to help me an ongoing Youtube Channel. Unpaid, but should only take a few minutes. Please email at macysmannequins@gmail.com if you would like additional information.

Looking for headshot photographer by Claudio Laniado  •  last post Apr 18th

Looking for Headshot Photographer.


Hi everyone! I got a new look since I shaved my head last year.

I am looking for headshot photographer in NYC who is highly quality oriented and very experienced to help me get high end auditions and top agency/manager. 

 Any recommendations from agents or casting directors or producers or directors for a headshot photographer? 

Claudio Laniado, actor, producer, screenwriter of Forbidden Tango(formerly Tango Shalom),
Convivencia Forever Films

How have auditions changed post-strike? by Amanda Toney  •  last post Apr 18th

I'm curious to learn if anyone has noticed any changes to acting auditions post strike?