SYNOPSIS
This confidential online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional on self-tapes from each participating actor. No more than 15 performers will be participating.
Please prepare a 2-3 page scene from Film/Television that represents you well.
Participants MUST be able to complete a self-tape and submit it to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation by 9:00am PST Wednesday, April 13th. On April 13th at 12:00pm PST | 3:00pm EST (the same day) Eryn Goodman will host a Q&A/Watch Session. 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.
The Q&A /Watch Session will be hosted via zoom on April 13th at 12:00pm PST | 3:00PM EST
Only actors who have submitted their self-tape on time will be invited to the Q&A/Watch Session.
You will have until April 13th at 9:00AM PST to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance of the material you chose.You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the video link. The casting Director will provided notes during the Q&A/Watch session.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
After graduating with a theatre degree from Western Washington University, driving buses in Alaska and wrangling actors in Chicago at O’Connor Casting, Eryn Goodman returned to Portland in 2005. Soon after, she joined Cast Iron Studios, and since then she’s cemented strong relationships with everyone from regional actors to agents, producers and teachers. Eryn currently oversees the commercial and print divisions at Cast Iron, and is co-casting director of its television and film divisions. Her relaxed presence behind the camera puts talent at ease, while her devotion to finding the best talent for every project puts clients at ease. Memorable job escapades include visiting 11 strip clubs in three nights to interview dancers for a major film, approaching attractive athletes for sports shoots and conducting a casting session on the Columbia River in kayaks. Eryn possesses two fully functioning green thumbs and can usually be found having a good time, though not in high heels.
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 9:00amPST on April 13th. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by April 12th are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation if you cannot comply.
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.
