In my first year of acting, I starred in the SAG movie "Trouble Man" alongside Michael Jai White. After nearly two years in post-production, it premiered in August with limited theater screenings and is now available on streaming platforms. I enjoyed watching myself on the big screen and compared it to my original audition.
This year started slowly for auditions, but picked up with a feature film opportunity. The author auditioned for a spec ad called "Silly Philly" and landed the lead role. The shoot in Savannah involved three days of filming, culminating in a fun experience with professional student crews. The next project is a feature film.
A few months ago I decided to try and see if I could find representation overseas. I think i was sparked by a post I saw in one of the Facebook groups I belong to. During the search, I found a casting website called e-Talenta, The Casting Platform for Europe. It was free to join … Continue reading How a Quick Search Landed Me An Audition With A Big Casting Director
I had an audition a while back for a Kevin Bacon series. The audition was for a show called The Bondsman and Erica Arvold was the casting director. I ended up with a check avail. It was my second audition with Erica, so I was pretty happy to get the email. I didn't end up … Continue reading What It Means to “Book the Room” as an Actor
Yesterday afternoon I got a notification on my phone from IMdB Pro that they had added more cast members to East of Eden. Whenever I audition for a role in a big movie or TV show, I follow the IMdB Pro and turn notifications on. Not all projects update in real time, but in this … Continue reading East of Eden Audition and Update
The actor recounts his Ford commercial audition and callback, expressing disappointment at not landing the role. Despite a strong audition, he suspects he lost out due to quota obligations favoring other ethnicities. Ultimately, he accepts this as part of the industry and celebrates his friend's daughter for securing the role.
When I started auditioning, the silence after auditions was tough. Most actors don't make it past the casting director, only a fraction advance. I once almost landed a role in a Kevin Bacon series but didn't. Not knowing anything or knowing I was close and didn't get it both suck, but being close is better. It tells me I'm doing something right.
Many actors lack understanding of the acting process, seeking roles through amateur means. To succeed, actors must find and submit to casting calls, secure auditions, endure the waiting process, and contend with various outcomes. Understanding this process is vital for aspiring actors to navigate the industry effectively and land roles.
I submitted to the Deloitte casting call on Actor's Access after I read that they were looking for a Steve Ioki type that was an artist (not DJ) for the role. I had been told I looked like Steve at least a half a dozen times since I grew my hair out (I don't see … Continue reading Deloitte: My 3rd Commercial Booking
The author successfully submitted a commercial audition within the 48-hour timeframe. Despite favoring early submissions, they completed the action-based audition the night before. Receiving a callback email just two hours prior to the deadline, they pondered whether later auditions were considered. Ultimately, their early submission resulted in a callback.
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