Increasing commercial casting calls are "In Perpetuity", meaning your likeness can be used indefinitely without further payment. This can lead to conflicts of interest. For instance, if involved in a bank commercial, a competing bank might consider this a conflict, potentially hindering future opportunities. Beware of implications before agreeing.
Month: August 2023
In Perpetuity
I see more and more commercial casting calls that are “In Perpetuity”. For example, the commercial pays 500 dollars a day with a 1000 dollar buyout in perpetuity, Now what that means is they are allowed to use your likeness in that commercial forever. FOREVER. Now the money might be good and you might not care , … Continue reading In Perpetuity
Update Week 32
Filmed Auditions Callbacks Roles Booked Other Stuntgirl movie stunt choreography rehearsals
Update Week 31
Filmed Stone. Short Film. Lead. Hermit. Completed filming Auditions Gary Wang - Co Founder of FTX Father/Cop Callbacks Roles Booked Chinese Smuggler - Unable to do. Conflict in schedule Other Withdrew from The Unforgivables for lack of pay.Was asked to submit to East West Players/NBC Launch Showcase in a couple weeks.
My Thoughts on Free Work
The author emphasizes the importance of valuing one's work in the film industry by avoiding unpaid projects unless it's a student film. They've stopped accepting roles without reading the script first and dismiss non-monetary compensations like food, copy, IMDb credit, or deferred payment as insufficient. The author advises actors to accept free work only for building their resume and reel and demands filmmakers to fulfill their responsibility by providing footage and IMDb credits promptly.
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How You See Yourself
The author felt insecure about their appearance after watching one of their acting auditions, magnifying perceived flaws. However, an actor friend and an instructor offered perspective, the latter showing a video of acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe discussing his own self-perceived flaws. This helped the author to focus more on acting rather than personal insecurities.
Seven Month Update
I have officially been in ATL for 7 months now and I figured I would share an update and some news. I have completed shooting supporting roles in 3 independent feature films. One of the films, Malcolm, will be streaming on Prime Video and Reveel by Halloween. I have completed lead or supporting roles in … Continue reading Seven Month Update
Update Week 30
Another slow week Filmed Auditions Open Audition for the National Asian Artist Project Callbacks Roles Booked Drama teacher in a murder mystery short film. Other Got my 4th IMDb credit Meeting with a Talent Management company about representation. Chinese Food music video released Left project Everlasting Spirits for lack of pay Bounty in Chinatown admitted … Continue reading Update Week 30
Taking Charge of Your Acting Career: Why I Still Apply for My Own Casting Calls
The actor narrates their perspective on self-advocacy in the acting business. Despite having an agent, they choose to look for and apply to their own casting calls. Their experience of not landing roles via their agent's auditions highlights the importance of taking control of their career and continuously seeking opportunities.
Simon Shih 