Especially for younger/newer actors, it's worth remembering that this is not a new phenomenon. In the "old days", pre self-tape, you might go into an audition and find that the production team was chatting, eating lunch, or taking phone calls. We have ALWAYS had to work for their attention. Personally, I find having my tape ignored way less painful than being ignored in person.
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Sierra Rein
Mar 03, 2025
I always create my self-tapes for my own learning process, really. Do the best you can, learn from the experience, maybe find a new camera angle or lighting trick or favorite audition outfit, perform the role as you can and discover maybe a moment that surprises you, then send the tape in and forget about it. Watched or unwatched, I try to find something to enjoy or grow on from making them.
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Sierra Rein
Mar 03, 2025
Awww catching up on videos. Sweet Link <3
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Debba
Mar 03, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Agreed. We are not entitled to anybody's attention. You can tell pretty fast if someone will work for your casting needs. If there is anything about your tape that is interesting to the CD, they'll watch it. If not, you don't get to take up their time.
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Guest
Feb 18, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
I agree with you. Our job is the audition, full-stop. The rest is none of our business. I adore your kitty. You are a cat-sitting director.😊
Especially for younger/newer actors, it's worth remembering that this is not a new phenomenon. In the "old days", pre self-tape, you might go into an audition and find that the production team was chatting, eating lunch, or taking phone calls. We have ALWAYS had to work for their attention. Personally, I find having my tape ignored way less painful than being ignored in person.
I always create my self-tapes for my own learning process, really. Do the best you can, learn from the experience, maybe find a new camera angle or lighting trick or favorite audition outfit, perform the role as you can and discover maybe a moment that surprises you, then send the tape in and forget about it. Watched or unwatched, I try to find something to enjoy or grow on from making them.
Awww catching up on videos. Sweet Link <3
Agreed. We are not entitled to anybody's attention. You can tell pretty fast if someone will work for your casting needs. If there is anything about your tape that is interesting to the CD, they'll watch it. If not, you don't get to take up their time.
I agree with you. Our job is the audition, full-stop. The rest is none of our business. I adore your kitty. You are a cat-sitting director.😊