February 2023
TIME SAVER: If you don’t have time to watch the whole video, feel free to jump to a question you’re interested in by clicking on it below. When you do that, you’ll jump you right to the start of that question in the video. Enjoy!
IN THIS VIDEO:
00:03:40 – How do you know when you’re doing something that you are really supposed to do?
00:11:00 – Is there a good Excel / Google Sheets template to track auditions?
00:13:40 – What should an actor prepare for a meeting with a Manager / Agent?
00:15:25 – What is the difference between a Manager and an Agent?
00:18:30 – Is it a conflict to set up meetings with 2 different managers from the same company?
00:24:00 – Is CrewResumes.com a good source for connections?
00:26:15 – Should an actor be selective or do every project they can?
00:34:10 – Is it better to come into the room with an accent or only use it in the scene?
00:36:20 – What’s the best prepare for my headshot shoot to get the most bang for my buck?
00:38:15 – Should I study cinematography to make my own movies?
00:39:18 – Where can I study self-tapes to better my own?
00:41:15 – Should I use a self-tape as footage on Actors Access until I get more professional stuff, even if my agent disagrees?
00:45:05 – What do you do if your reader misses a cue in an audition?
00:48:05 – How do I “tell them about myself” in 2 minutes at a showcase to generate interest?
00:56:40 – How do I place a “button” on a scene?
00:58:50 – Do we need full body profile and mid long shots on our profiles?
00:59:20 – Is it realistic to expect a reader will have time to rehearse at an audition?
01:01:00 – Should I add self-tapes to my Actors Access as an experiment?
01:02:30 – How do I get footage from directors when I’ve exhausted all avenues trying to get it?
01:05:35 – Do I read in character at a table read?