EPISODE 8

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IN THIS VIDEO:

00:07:10 – Should I give out business cards on set for networking?
00:14:00 – I’m in New Zealand but have an LA address; if asked for my location, which should I say in the slate?
00:17:30 – How should I follow up with a manager or agent who requested more video of me but hasn’t replied back?
00:23:00 – Can I use 10-15 year old footage on my demo reel?
00:25:05 – Can actors live outside California but sign with an LA agent?
00:28:20 – Are there exceptions where using props in an audition or self-tape is ok?
00:35:20 – Is it normal to go 3-4 weeks without an audition from your agent?
00:38:35 – When updating my demo reel, should I supplement with self-tapes or shoot something myself, if my footage is 2+ years old?
00:41:15 – Should actors send thank you notes after auditions?
00:45:45 – Will agents sign new actors during the strike?
00:50:20 – If I have no time to memorize my lines, should I take days off work to do self-tapes?
00:56:20 – What is the difference between an Agent & Casting Director?
00:57:20 – Will AI take over our jobs as actors?
01:01:15 – Can my agent add a submission note that I require a work visa, but submit me in the US?
01:03:15 – How do I play the opposite in an audition scene without ignoring the character breakdown?
01:06:30 – Is it ok to post headshots on social media (even during the strike)?
01:09:25 – Do you have suggestions on ways to make money to support an acting career?