Have questions? Email us at castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation.

SYNOPSIS

This workshop will include a Q&A and written feedback of your self tapes with an experienced Casting Professional

On Thursday, May 18th, Courtney will host a 1 hour Q&A via Zoom. After the Q&A, all actors will select a 2 minute performance to rehearse, record, edit and submit a self tape via your YouTube Account. If your self tape performance is longer than 2 minutes, it will not be accepted.

You will have until Monday, May 22nd 9:00AM PDT/12PM EST to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance. You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the unlisted YouTube video link to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation. Please send using the subject Agent Access - Courtney Peldon. Please read ALL self-tape requirements below.

RSVP'd Actors will receive a ZOOM Invitation to participate approx 1 hour prior the Q&A. 

TALENT AGENT BIO

Courtney Peldon is a 35+ year veteran of the entertainment industry.  She hails from Manhattan, New York where her career began as a young child in films like the Robert DeNiro led Angel Heart and found her way to the Broadway stage starring in the multiple Tony Award nominated Meet Me in St Louis at the Gershwin Theater at the age of 7.  She appeared in many more film projects over the next 26 years working for producers like Steven Spielberg and the Farrelly Brothers.  She also starred in many notable television shows including major roles in Home Improvement, Boston Public, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Entourage, and Star Trek Deep Space 9 to name a few.  After a spell she left the world of acting behind and embarked on a nearly 4 year career on the casting side.  Courtney was instrumental in putting several casts together for pilots, series, specials, and reality TV.  Over the past 13 years she's found a home at Aqua Talent as their Director of Theatrical handling actors across the film, television, video game, and celebrity spectrum.  Her client list includes Emmy winners, Oscar nominees, series regulars, major recurring Guest Stars, and emerging talent.

CASTING ACCESS PROFILE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

To update your Casting Access Profile:

• Sign in to your account at sagaftra.foundation. SIGN IN in the top right corner.
• In the top right corner, click on MY ACCOUNTOn the left side, click on CASTING ACCESS PROFILE
• Click CASTING ACCESS - ONLINE

Let us know if you have questions or need assistance.

SELF TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

Your video will ONLY be accepted IF:

• Make your self tape Unlisted on YouTube. Videos listed as Public or Private cannot be accepted.
• Your video is shot horizontally. If you need to shoot on an iPhone or tablet, turn it sideways.
• It is appropriately framed. Standard framing is top of the head to mid chest.
• The video has good sound, clarity, or lighting. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it cannot take away from your performance.
• You have a non-distracting background. If you cannot provide a solid background, a minimal background is best.
• Your video DOES NOT have title cards or subtitles. They are not necessary.
• Your video is set as 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 Not Listed for Kids. Videos are unable to be sent to the instructor with this setting. (ie Listed for Kids means content for children.)  Click here to watch a video tutorial.

REQUIREMENTS

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.