Where to Find Auditions

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by amauto.

Auditions and casting calls are like second nature to someone trying to make it big in the entertainment industry. Think of it as a process you need to go through to strike it big. If you just want to be an extra in a movie or commercial you’ll need to go through some sort of auditioning process as well.

The fastest way to find auditions is to search for positions on the Internet or through word of mouth. You want to utilize as many resources as you can to get auditions.

Here is a list of up-to-date casting calls or auditions.

Keep in mind that you are a business in itself if you want to brand yourself as an actor or actress. You need to sell yourself to the casting directors and be able to show what you got. It’s important to keep learning and sharpening your skills in the entertainment industry.

Auditions and casting calls are all different so sometimes you may be asked to read some lines while other times you may have to do something else. You may be asked to come up with something on the spot and do a monologue.

Know that no casting directing or auditioning company will ask for money upfront from you. Be sure to come with your own headshot photos so that you don’t get pressured to buying any.

Be sure to bring your ID along with your headshot photographs and resume. On the headshot photo, have your information along with your agent’s info on there as well.

Voice over actors needed – auditions here.

Just to note that the entertainment world can be very tough to get into but you just have to keep trying. Be sure to just never give up and keep trying. With plenty of auditions and casting call, you can nail one eventually. Good luck to you and your career in acting.

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Your Next Acting Modeling Job

Posted on 27. Dec, 2009 by amauto.

I’ll tell you the truth behind acting and modeling, keep reading to find out. Acting modeling is a very glamorous industry, but it can be ruthless at times.

You should pick which avenue you want to go in, whether it’s acting or modeling, but going for both at the same time may be more difficult. They both require different skills, so you may be exhausting yourself by going for both.

Models Wanted. See the list here.

Some characteristics a model should have is a clear face, good bone structure in their face and a good attitude. Just those things will help you a lot in the industry. It depends on if you’re doing cat walk modeling or plus size modeling on what your figure should be as a model.

As an actor, you should always strive to improve yourself and take acting classes or voice lessons. These are the first impressions that casting directors see about you.

As an actor/actress or model, you should have a stack of professional headshots that you can hand out. Make sure that you have these photos taken professionally and that they can be accessed easily.

Check out a list of model casting calls in your area.

Here is a good tip, hire a talent manager or better yet an agent. An agent won’t charge you unless they find a job for you and then they take a percentage of that – usually 10 percent. You can have the agent scout for jobs while you look online using the link above.

One last tip is that you should develop thick skin as an actor or model because you will be criticized a lot. Do not ever let people get to you and don’t let that criticism seep through because it will really bring you down and it will be hard to get yourself back up.

Good luck with your career in acting and modeling. Remember to stay grounded and be yourself.

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