SYNOPSIS
This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional. No more than 20 performers will be participating.
After the Q&A, each actor will select a film or television scene, no longer than 2 minutes, that best fits their type to submit in the form of a self-tape.
You will have until August 22nd 9:00am PST | 12:00pm EST 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 Unlisted video link. The casting director will review your self tape video and provide written feedback the following week.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
Amanda Alley, formerly known as Amanda Jacoby, is Skydance Media's Creative Executive of Motion Pictures Production. She is helping to bring filmmaker's creative visions alive. Prior to her time at Skydance Media, Amanda worked as a casting director and associate for various television, film, and national commercial projects including Comedy Central's "Adam Devine's House Party," pilot casting for "Code Black", amongst an extensive list of other independent films. Amanda plans to share her experience navigating the talent world through the eyes of a casting director and budding development executive.
REQUIREMENTS
You must have completed a Casting Access Online application prior to registering for this class.
If you RSVP for this class and attend the Q&A, you must be able to upload your video by 9:00am PST on August 22nd.
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. Click here to watch a video tutorial.
