SYNOPSIS
This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional. No more than 20 performers will be participating.
September 9th is the day enrollment and cancellation close, your Casting Access Profile headshots are sent to the Casting Director, and the Live Q&A on Zoom occurs. Please make sure your profile headshots are up to date.
Participants will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the class. The live Q&A will begin at 3:00PM PST | 6:00PM EST. After the Q&A, scenes and instructions will be sent and actors will prepare their self-tapes.
You will have until Friday, November 11th 9:00am PDT to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance of the material you were assigned. You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the unlisted YouTube video link to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation. The casting director will review your workshop video and provide notes.
Please read ALL self-tape requirements below.
CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
Jamie Castro started her own company, Castro Casting, after being with Linda Lowy Casting for 12 years. She has worked on GREY'S ANATOMY, STATION 19, SCANDAL, FOR THE PEOPLE, the upcoming Netflix series INVENTING ANNA and many more.
REQUIREMENTS
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 and send the link by 9:00am PDT on November 11th. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by September 9th 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.
-You mark your video as Listed for Kids. Videos are unable to be sent with this setting.
