SYNOPSIS
This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional. No more than 20 performers will be participating.
There will be a Q&A with the Casting Director as well as live feedback on ZOOM on Sept 30th.
Actors will select a 2 minute scene to rehearse and record or submit a previous self-tape you're allowed to share, prior to class and scenes will be submitted in the form of a self-tape the morning of class.
Participants MUST be able to complete their self-tape and submit it to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation by 9:00am PST Thursday, Sept 30th. On September 30th at 1:00pm PST | 4:00pm EST (the same day), Stacey will host a Q&A/Watch Session via Zoom and give notes to actors in real time while the class watches the self tapes together. All participating actors must have the capability to watch the class' self-tapes during the Q&A/Watch session.
Only actors who have submitted their self-tape on time by 9:00am PST Thursday September 30th, following all instructions listed below, will be invited to the Q&A/Watch Session that occurs at 1:00pm PST that day.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
With numerous years experience casting television and film in genres ranging from comedy to drama, Stacey Pianko has become a specialist at identifying precisely the right performers for each project.
Beginning her career as a casting assistant then associate to well respected television casting directors, as well as working at Disney/Touchstone Features at a very prolific time for the studio, prepared her for the challenges and rewards of Independent Casting.
Recent projects include: AVATAR sequels (with Margery Simkin), WORST BIRTHDAY EVER (CW Seed Webseries), and THE INSPECTORS ( The Emmy award winning CBS show).
REQUIREMENTS
You must use discretion in this class. Sharing photos or video from this class will result in a 6 month suspension from any Casting Access program. You must have completed a Casting Access Online application prior to registering for this class.
If you RSVP for this class you must be able to upload your video by 9:00am PST on September 30th. DO NOT BE LATE. Please read all of the video requirement instructions. Those who have been seated by September 29th are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation if you cannot comply.
You must have completed a Casting Access Application prior to registering for this class.
Please note that the 90-day frequency restriction applies to this workshop. Your last frequency-restricted workshop must have taken place no less than 90 (ninety) days prior to this event to be eligible to register.
Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will receive a link inviting them to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be sent the link to join the class.
Your video will not be accepted IF:
-Your video is shot vertically instead of horizontally. If you need to shoot on an iPhone or tablet, turn it sideways.
-It is not appropriately framed. Standard framing is top of the head to mid chest.
-The video has poor sound, clarity, or lighting. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it cannot take away from your performance.
-You have a distracting background. If you cannot provide a solid background, a minimal background is best.
-Your video has title cards or subtitles. They are unnecessary.
-Your video settings are not Unlisted. Videos that are Private or Public will not be accepted.
-You “share” the video through YouTube. You must email the video URL to the specified email address.
-You mark your video as Listed for Kids. Videos are unable to be sent with this setting.
