Tag: self-taping
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Casting Young Performers
Ruth O’Dowd, Daniel Edwards and Catherine Willis discuss their approaches to casting children and the best way to make an impression in the room. As part of our Digital Summer School, we hosted a panel with casting directors Ruth O’Dowd, Daniel Edwards and Catherine Willis. They shared their advice about self-taping, dealing with rejection and…
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Casting Directors on Diversity, Self-Taping and Auditions
Read what Aisha Bywaters, Lauren Evans and Kelly Valentine Hendry had to say about diversity in casting, what to do (and not do) in self-tapes and how they prefer to be contacted. We hosted a Zoom event for Spotlight members to hear from casting directors Aisha Bywaters, Lauren Evans and Kelly Valentine Hendry. Here’s a…
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Spotlight’s Digital Self-Tape Casting Service
We’re thrilled to be offering our casting subscribers access to remote self-tape casting services. How does it work? It’s simple! We provide you with a self-tape submission link. You pass this link on to any performers you want to see for your casting. This link opens up a headsheet and Artist’s Declaration form that they…
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Dressing the Part for Auditions
Actress Lauren McCrostie explains how making subtle character references in your clothing choices can help you dress for a successful audition. By choosing an outfit well you help the casting director ‘see’ you in the role As actors, we all acknowledge the importance of preparing as much and as best as possible for any audition…
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How to Embrace the Self-Tape
A performer-perspective on embracing the self-tape… For those who don’t know: a ‘self-tape’ is a way of an actor being seen for a role. Despite being a fairly recent introduction, it has, in many cases, overtaken the conventional meet and greet. For casting directors, it saves money, time and space. It allows them to see a…
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Quick Self-Taping Tips from a Casting Assistant
Sophia Elizabeth Tamaro gives her quick self-taping tips for actors… In today’s ever-changing world, self-tapes are a wonderful tool that allow actresses and actors to be seen by casting directors across the globe. And yet, they can be daunting for many different reasons. Here, I’ve tried to break down some basics to encourage you to…
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BBC Launches Opportunity for Disabled Actors
BBC launches nationwide search, training and showcase opportunity for disabled actors The BBC is launching a pioneering new training programme for disabled actors that will shine a light on experienced actors already working in the industry, as well as discover and develop the potential of up and coming talent. The development programme, called ‘Class Act:…
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Casting Director Ros Hubbard on Auditions, Self-Tapes and More
Ros Hubbard’s advice for performers Ros Hubbard, casting director of The Mummy, Enemy at the Gates and much more, shares her tips for auditioning actors, rehearsals, and recording a good self-tape. Ros on Auditions “Own the part. It’s your part, you should be doing it, that’s who you are, do it that way. Don’t do it as an…
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Your Questions Answered: Casting Director Emma Stafford
Highlights from Q&A session with casting director Emma Stafford At our recent Open House Liverpool, casting director Emma Stafford on was on hand to answer your questions! Here are some of the highlights. The role goes where it is meant to go. Emma Stafford Casting Director How do you find and ultimately choose performers you want to…