The entertainment industry is amongst many when it comes to finding new ways to function during this never ending Covid-19 pandemic. For those in the film and television industry, auditions are now mostly online, and actors are zooming their way to another gig. This, however, could change and we highly recommend that actors upload their auditions to casting sites. Remember to always upload your audition prior to the deadline, waiting last minute is never good and it is the talents responsibility to upload their auditions, not the agent.
Following all casting instructions is also very crucial. Take a moment and READ all instructions. Sometimes missing just one simple step could cost you the entire audition.
Technology has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry and almost everyone is brandishing a high-definition Smartphone camera. Talent should use their camera to practice video recording themselves and when you’ve taken a break from practicing…practice a little more. We cannot stress enough, become the character! Practice in the mirror, look at your expressions, look at your eyes, etc. Put your mask on and look in the mirror, and smile, look angry, look concerned. Always watch your eyes, your eyes and expressions tell the story.
Here are a few more important things to remember:
Purchase a ring light and remote for your Smartphone plus a small tripod. (You can buy them from Amazon and Walmart has them for approx. $30)
Most productions and sets are requiring full covid-19 vaccinations to work on set.
Call backs are usually via zoom but in person for obvious things like table reads, fittings, wardrobe, etc.
Use the pandemic down time to improve your skills. We recommend acting classes, many of which are through zoom.
Safety should be a priority during these times. If you get booked on set but don’t feel well always let your agent know. Do not show up sick!
Always remember that it is important to respect the agent’s time. Agents are very busy and have a life so don’t call after business hours unless it is an emergency, i.e., illness or you can’t attend a booking.
When we think of the characteristics of an action movie star, the number one thing we can all agree on and automatically visualize is someone with huge muscles, and rugged good looks. If we’re to take a look back in time and shine our proverbial spotlight on action movie heroes of the past. The most memorable is Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian born American actor, businessman, filmmaker and politician.
Perhaps you’re reading this blog because you stumbled upon this web page while taking a break from your multi-million dollar acting career while surfing the web. Or, maybe the more likely story is that whatever you do for a living is really just a means to an end. A job that pays those pesky bills that never seems to go away. But deep down in the nether regions of your soul, you have been contemplating the crazy notion of becoming an actor.
Perhaps you’re reading this blog because you stumbled upon this web page while taking a break from your multi-million dollar acting career while surfing the web. Or, maybe the more likely story is that whatever you do for a living is really just a means to an end. A job that pays those pesky bills that never seems to go away. But deep down in the nether regions of your soul, you have been contemplating the crazy notion of becoming an actor.
