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CASTING DIRECTOR V/S CASTING CO ORDINATOR ?
*Who is a Casting Director*….???
A casting director is one who is in charge of most of the daily work involved in the process of pre-production and is sometime assisted by a casting associate.
He is a liason (link) between directors, actors and/or their agents/managers/coordinators and his production who is looking for artistes for their projects.
In short, a casting director is *a middlemen who finds the actors needed to fill roles in movies, TV Shows, theatrical productions, commercials or even corporate and music videos*.
CD (Casting Director) assemble casts that may include hundreds of actors, negotiate deals with the actors’ agent/coordinators/agencies and manage the contracts once the actors have signed.
CD is the one who *meets*
*(a) the producers*
*(b) director and*
*(c) possibly the writer to understand the project*
*(d) the production accountant for information about the casting budget*, the money that’ll be used to pay the actors reads the script and make notes about all the speaking parts creates a list of possible actors, in preferred order, for the most important parts first contacts the actors or their agents to determine their availability provides the list to the producers and director to make their decision Lead actors may not be asked to audition. prepares lists of actors and production schedule for supporting and more minor actors makes appointments for auditions or readings with the available actors provides information about available parts to talent agencies and lists opportunities with Breakdown Services, a company that maintains a daily list of acting opportunities conducts auditions makes recommendations, based on auditions, for each speaking part
The director and producers make the final selections, negotiates contracts with the actors’ or his agents, keeping an eye on the casting budget issues casting calls for minor acting parts and conducts those auditions acts as a liaison between the director and the actors, once contracts are signed finds replacements, as needed, during production for actors who can’t fulfill their contracts.
*Casting Director is paid fees for rendering his services frm d Producer*
*He never asks actors to pay him Regn Fee or Commission from d finalised budget*
*Who is a Casting Cordinator….???*
A casting coordinator is the one who is a *link between a casting director and actors*
The casting director contacts coordinators when his data gets over and then coordinator offers his data.
*Casting coordinators/agencies do take commission from the actors and even registration fee, which is absolutely fair and legal*
But this is the *difference between a Casting Director and Casting Cordinator*
So, actor needs to be very careful if any coordinator says that he is a casting director .
Actor should check the role of the person who claims to be casting director – and if he is taking registration fee/commission then he is definitely not a casting director.
Hope this clarifies the difference between casting director and coordinator.
One should also check the role of such casting guy by going into little depth of the person’s bio data on social networking web site where they have their work profile.
There r many casting guys who claims to b casting director but the difference is *Casting Director never takes commission from actors or asks for Regn Fees where as a cordinator or casting agency does take commission and/or Regn Fees*
A casting director is one who is in charge of most of the daily work involved in the process of pre-production and is sometime assisted by a casting associate.
He is a liason (link) between directors, actors and/or their agents/managers/coordinators and his production who is looking for artistes for their projects.
In short, a casting director is *a middlemen who finds the actors needed to fill roles in movies, TV Shows, theatrical productions, commercials or even corporate and music videos*.
CD (Casting Director) assemble casts that may include hundreds of actors, negotiate deals with the actors’ agent/coordinators/agencies and manage the contracts once the actors have signed.
CD is the one who *meets*
*(a) the producers*
*(b) director and*
*(c) possibly the writer to understand the project*
*(d) the production accountant for information about the casting budget*, the money that’ll be used to pay the actors reads the script and make notes about all the speaking parts creates a list of possible actors, in preferred order, for the most important parts first contacts the actors or their agents to determine their availability provides the list to the producers and director to make their decision Lead actors may not be asked to audition. prepares lists of actors and production schedule for supporting and more minor actors makes appointments for auditions or readings with the available actors provides information about available parts to talent agencies and lists opportunities with Breakdown Services, a company that maintains a daily list of acting opportunities conducts auditions makes recommendations, based on auditions, for each speaking part
The director and producers make the final selections, negotiates contracts with the actors’ or his agents, keeping an eye on the casting budget issues casting calls for minor acting parts and conducts those auditions acts as a liaison between the director and the actors, once contracts are signed finds replacements, as needed, during production for actors who can’t fulfill their contracts.
*Casting Director is paid fees for rendering his services frm d Producer*
*He never asks actors to pay him Regn Fee or Commission from d finalised budget*
*Who is a Casting Cordinator….???*
A casting coordinator is the one who is a *link between a casting director and actors*
The casting director contacts coordinators when his data gets over and then coordinator offers his data.
*Casting coordinators/agencies do take commission from the actors and even registration fee, which is absolutely fair and legal*
But this is the *difference between a Casting Director and Casting Cordinator*
So, actor needs to be very careful if any coordinator says that he is a casting director .
Actor should check the role of the person who claims to be casting director – and if he is taking registration fee/commission then he is definitely not a casting director.
Hope this clarifies the difference between casting director and coordinator.
One should also check the role of such casting guy by going into little depth of the person’s bio data on social networking web site where they have their work profile.
There r many casting guys who claims to b casting director but the difference is *Casting Director never takes commission from actors or asks for Regn Fees where as a cordinator or casting agency does take commission and/or Regn Fees*
MORE TIP TO ACTING
*What can you do to help your chances of success as an Actor ?*
For all the things you can’t control (how you look, how you sound, etc.), there are a few things you can do that might just make the difference between getting the part and continuing to work.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
(1)
*Learn Your Craft*
Too many people think that acting is easy.
Just like any art form, acting is a craft and must be mastered.
Take acting classes, watch other actors and take the time to hone your craft.
There are a number of top tier actors who make a point of working with acting coaches to be sure they remain at the top of their game.
You can never know too much.
(2)
*Never Be Late*
This might seem obvious, but there are hundreds if not thousands of actors out there who simply can’t tell time.
Casting sessions are usually just a few minutes and are scheduled at odd times
Be early or don’t bother showing up.
Patience weighs thin at a casting session and few things will hurt your chances more than being late.
(3)
*Know Your Lines*
Again, this might seem obvious, but there are too many actors who learn a few of their lines and then try to “wing it” and fail miserably.
Spend time preparing your lines.
Prepare not only what you’re going to say, but how you’re going to say it.
(4)
*Don’t Rewrite Your Lines*
Never, ever, ever say something other than what’s in the script.
There’s no better way to offend a writer then to come up with your own lines.
If you want to write your own dialogue, then become a writer.
(5)
*Listen, Listen, Listen*
I repeated this one three times because I’m hoping you’re listening.
Listen to what you are being told.
Sometimes the casting director or writer or director will give you a bit of direction prior to the audition or during the audition on a particular line.
Listen to what they’re saying and take the time you need to process it.
If it’s during an audition, more often than not, they will be happy to give you a few minutes to incorporate the new direction into the lines.
So ask for it if you need it.
(6)
*Make Sure Your Headshot is Accurate*
There are few things more annoying then getting a headshot that looks nothing like the actor who shows up.
Be sure your headshot accurately portrays who you are now.
If you’ve gained weight, cut your hair, gotten a few years older then make sure your headshot shows this.
Your headshot won’t be the one getting the job and you certainly won’t either if you look completely different than what people were expecting to see.
(7)
*Commit*
Actors who genuinely commit to a reading are fun to watch.
They literally transform themselves into a character.
By committing fully to the reading, you will not only dissolve any nervousness, you’ll show the decision makers that you should be considered because you can play the part with a genuine passion.
(8)
*No Excuses*
So, you couldn’t learn your lines because you lost your power?
Too bad.
You were an hour late because you were stuck in traffic?
Aw, sorry.
You had to rush your dog to the vet and didn’t get the script?
Better luck next time.
The fact is no one cares that you had any of these incidents crop up.
Life happens and sometimes things go wrong and in a normal world, this might be taken into consideration.
But know that no matter what excuse you think you have to get you out of a particular situation, there are dozens of other people happy to take your place.
Being an actor is not the easy life it may seem.
There are often long periods of financial insecurity, huge amounts of competition along with multiple forms of rejection that make the overall process that much more difficult.
But many actors will never succeed simply because they ignore some of the most basic elements and can’t get out of their own way.
Give yourself the best chance at success by following these eight simple rules and you’ll quickly find that you’re already ahead of the game.
For all the things you can’t control (how you look, how you sound, etc.), there are a few things you can do that might just make the difference between getting the part and continuing to work.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
(1)
*Learn Your Craft*
Too many people think that acting is easy.
Just like any art form, acting is a craft and must be mastered.
Take acting classes, watch other actors and take the time to hone your craft.
There are a number of top tier actors who make a point of working with acting coaches to be sure they remain at the top of their game.
You can never know too much.
(2)
*Never Be Late*
This might seem obvious, but there are hundreds if not thousands of actors out there who simply can’t tell time.
Casting sessions are usually just a few minutes and are scheduled at odd times
Be early or don’t bother showing up.
Patience weighs thin at a casting session and few things will hurt your chances more than being late.
(3)
*Know Your Lines*
Again, this might seem obvious, but there are too many actors who learn a few of their lines and then try to “wing it” and fail miserably.
Spend time preparing your lines.
Prepare not only what you’re going to say, but how you’re going to say it.
(4)
*Don’t Rewrite Your Lines*
Never, ever, ever say something other than what’s in the script.
There’s no better way to offend a writer then to come up with your own lines.
If you want to write your own dialogue, then become a writer.
(5)
*Listen, Listen, Listen*
I repeated this one three times because I’m hoping you’re listening.
Listen to what you are being told.
Sometimes the casting director or writer or director will give you a bit of direction prior to the audition or during the audition on a particular line.
Listen to what they’re saying and take the time you need to process it.
If it’s during an audition, more often than not, they will be happy to give you a few minutes to incorporate the new direction into the lines.
So ask for it if you need it.
(6)
*Make Sure Your Headshot is Accurate*
There are few things more annoying then getting a headshot that looks nothing like the actor who shows up.
Be sure your headshot accurately portrays who you are now.
If you’ve gained weight, cut your hair, gotten a few years older then make sure your headshot shows this.
Your headshot won’t be the one getting the job and you certainly won’t either if you look completely different than what people were expecting to see.
(7)
*Commit*
Actors who genuinely commit to a reading are fun to watch.
They literally transform themselves into a character.
By committing fully to the reading, you will not only dissolve any nervousness, you’ll show the decision makers that you should be considered because you can play the part with a genuine passion.
(8)
*No Excuses*
So, you couldn’t learn your lines because you lost your power?
Too bad.
You were an hour late because you were stuck in traffic?
Aw, sorry.
You had to rush your dog to the vet and didn’t get the script?
Better luck next time.
The fact is no one cares that you had any of these incidents crop up.
Life happens and sometimes things go wrong and in a normal world, this might be taken into consideration.
But know that no matter what excuse you think you have to get you out of a particular situation, there are dozens of other people happy to take your place.
Being an actor is not the easy life it may seem.
There are often long periods of financial insecurity, huge amounts of competition along with multiple forms of rejection that make the overall process that much more difficult.
But many actors will never succeed simply because they ignore some of the most basic elements and can’t get out of their own way.
Give yourself the best chance at success by following these eight simple rules and you’ll quickly find that you’re already ahead of the game.
What is PROFILE ?
(1) What is Profile ?
The dictionary meaning of profile is “A brief description of self”
For an Actor maintaining an upto date profile is very necessary which should contain all the information like name, age, etc along with Audition/working link.
One should e mail it along with his best 4-5 pics in different attire and looks.
But plz don’t e mail randomly, read the requirement and send only if u fit the bill.
(2) Format of profile
*Plz find d format of profile that one shud send by e mail*
Name:
Address :
Age: – Actual –
– Screen –
Date of Birth :
Height:
Vitals/measurements:
Weight:
Complexion:
Mother Tongue :
Language comfortable in:
Location: (your present location)
Area of interest in
Acting/Modeling :-
Experience:
Passport :
Nationality :
E mail :
Mobile number :
Driving License : Two or Four Wheeler –
Interested in –
Photoshoot –
Traditional –
Catalogue –
Bikini –
Lingerie –
Semi Nude –
Nude –
Body Paint –
Video Shoots-
Character Role
Lead Role
Serials
TVC
Ads
Movies
Music Album
YouTube Videos
Short films
(One should delete from above the one in which not interested)
Audition Link :
Working Link :
Share ur photos (6/7) in different looks/costumes/traditional/western etc
(3)
*What short profile to be send on WhatsApp ?*
Name –
Age group –
Height – 5.11
E mail ID –
Cell number –
Skills –
For example -swimming, highjump , racing , mountain climbing, horse riding any kind of adventure
Sports-
For Example – billiards, football, chess, table tennis can play any sports with short workshop
Hobbies –
For Example – singing , dancing , music, travel, photography, painting, nature watch, science, methamatics , astrology
Languages you can speak –
Experience –
Serials –
Theatre –
Location – (your present location)
Links – always send you tube links and not video clips
*Also attach only 2/3 photos with this (one close up, one long shot showing your full pic head to toe and one other photo) and plz don’t send your selfies or pic in glares or cap/hat*
The dictionary meaning of profile is “A brief description of self”
For an Actor maintaining an upto date profile is very necessary which should contain all the information like name, age, etc along with Audition/working link.
One should e mail it along with his best 4-5 pics in different attire and looks.
But plz don’t e mail randomly, read the requirement and send only if u fit the bill.
(2) Format of profile
*Plz find d format of profile that one shud send by e mail*
Name:
Address :
Age: – Actual –
– Screen –
Date of Birth :
Height:
Vitals/measurements:
Weight:
Complexion:
Mother Tongue :
Language comfortable in:
Location: (your present location)
Area of interest in
Acting/Modeling :-
Experience:
Passport :
Nationality :
E mail :
Mobile number :
Driving License : Two or Four Wheeler –
Interested in –
Photoshoot –
Traditional –
Catalogue –
Bikini –
Lingerie –
Semi Nude –
Nude –
Body Paint –
Video Shoots-
Character Role
Lead Role
Serials
TVC
Ads
Movies
Music Album
YouTube Videos
Short films
(One should delete from above the one in which not interested)
Audition Link :
Working Link :
Share ur photos (6/7) in different looks/costumes/traditional/western etc
(3)
*What short profile to be send on WhatsApp ?*
Name –
Age group –
Height – 5.11
E mail ID –
Cell number –
Skills –
For example -swimming, highjump , racing , mountain climbing, horse riding any kind of adventure
Sports-
For Example – billiards, football, chess, table tennis can play any sports with short workshop
Hobbies –
For Example – singing , dancing , music, travel, photography, painting, nature watch, science, methamatics , astrology
Languages you can speak –
Experience –
Serials –
Theatre –
Location – (your present location)
Links – always send you tube links and not video clips
*Also attach only 2/3 photos with this (one close up, one long shot showing your full pic head to toe and one other photo) and plz don’t send your selfies or pic in glares or cap/hat*
What is Audition Link ?
This is basically the closest thing to actor’s version of a portfolio, as it is a visual aid and physical example of what one can do as actors.
It can be your own audio-video introduction beginning with your name, age, height, left & right profile (turning to your left and then right of the camera), some brief Information about your past work.
It can be also solo enactment of a performance which can be of any share like comedy, serious or negative.
It should not be more then 1 or maximum 2 min.
How to Video Your Audition for TV or Film
A great performance with a mediocre-looking video is much better than a great-looking video with a poor performance. So prepare yourself by knowing your lines and understanding what the scene is about and then rehearse. The material that has been selected for you to audition with is called Sides. These are a section of the TV or film script. If the sides were emailed to you, print them out.
You will need a quiet room
This is not as easy to find as you might think. Close your eyes and listen. Do you hear lawnmowers, computer fans, furnace, traffic, refrigerator? All of these sounds will detract from your audition video.
The ideal wall to stand in front of should be blank with no pictures, books or TVs White or blue are good colors for this background wall. Stand at least 4 feet from the wall. This should keep shadows from being visible on the wall.
Stick a piece of tape on the floor as your mark
You’ll need to stand in the same place to help keep lighting, camera view and sound consistent. Using a tripod will make a big difference in the video.
Spend some time arranging light so it is a soft light that is a foot or so higher than your face, but not overhead. An overhead light will not be flattering. A light from the front and about 20 degrees off center axis and a bit higher than your face will illuminate your eyes in a pleasing way which is very important. You can use a floor lamp, the light from a window or any light you have. Be sure the light is soft rather than hard. Hard light will cast a sharp and dark shadow. Soft light will cast a very soft shadow or no shadow at all
Do number of tests to get the light looking just right. Take your time and get some help if necessary. Bad lighting will hurt your audition video
Now we’ll look at getting good audio. In general, the on-camera microphone makes poor audio. This is usually because the subject is too far from the microphone. There are a couple of ways to dramatically improve the audio. First, you can move much closer to the camera. Just be aware that cameras will be out of focus if you move too close. Your camera manual should tell you the minimum focus distance. Sometimes this is marked on the lens barrel.
A better way to record good audio is to use an external microphone with a cable Many cameras have a mini plug input for external audio This mic plugs into the camera and clips to an area around the talent’s shirt pocket. This is usually about ten inches below the mouth. This type of microphone is called a lavaliere mic. You may be able to borrow one from a friend who is into audio recording.
Shoot a short test of yourself to test both the lighting and audio quality
these two aspects are very important. Frame the camera so it sees the top of your head down to your feet. Center the camera and make sure it does not cut off the top of your head.
You will generally want to have a friend read the off camera lines of the other characters, but be sure this person does not appear on camera. They should stand or sit next to the camera.
When ready, start the camera and let it run for 5 seconds. Then look into the camera, smile and say.
*Hi, my name is ______. I am ____ years old and I am reading for the ________ role*
Let the camera run for another 5 seconds then stop it.
The casting director or whomever will watch this video needs to hear this information clearly. So say this slate in a your natural voice, very clearly and slowly. People will be writing it down. This is the first impression they will have of you. Make it a good one. But this is not acting yet, so just be yourself. *Look right into the camera and give a nice and real smile*
Before you rehearse your lines, read the side (script sections) they sent you and figure out who your character is in these sides. What is your relationship with the other characters? What is your history, your background and your past?
If you can read the entire script rather than just the sides, this will help you understand the role. Agents usually have copies of the script so ask your agent for a copy of the script. If you will have the sides for three days or more, it is important that you memorize your lines. the competition is tough and this is one thing you can do to demonstrate how much you want the part.
The sides may have one to eight scenes for you to audition. You need to tape each scene separately.
Zoom the camera into a head and shoulders shot. The shot can be cut off at about your waist. *Leave some extra space at the top so your head is not chopped off* if this is watched on an older TV. Start the camera, slate each scene, do the scene, then stop. Do this two or three times for each scene so you can show only your best takes. Each scene must have a Slate and the scene number and then stop. This way you have a complete section you can put on the DVD.
Very Important. *Never look into the camera for your scenes The person who is reading the other characters’ lines to you should stand close to the camera so you can looking at their eyes*
This way the camera will see your face, but you are not looking into the camera. Don’t forget this.
*Stand in one place*. Stand still. *Don’t sway from side to side*. That would be distracting and you could go out of frame.
Now download the video to your computer and choose the best take of each scene with the slate.
Some Casting Directors will ask you to upload the scenes to a web site or you tube.
Always advisable to *upload it on you tube*
Why You Tube.
One should upload on you tube so that the other person can get access to easily.
It can be your own audio-video introduction beginning with your name, age, height, left & right profile (turning to your left and then right of the camera), some brief Information about your past work.
It can be also solo enactment of a performance which can be of any share like comedy, serious or negative.
It should not be more then 1 or maximum 2 min.
How to Video Your Audition for TV or Film
A great performance with a mediocre-looking video is much better than a great-looking video with a poor performance. So prepare yourself by knowing your lines and understanding what the scene is about and then rehearse. The material that has been selected for you to audition with is called Sides. These are a section of the TV or film script. If the sides were emailed to you, print them out.
You will need a quiet room
This is not as easy to find as you might think. Close your eyes and listen. Do you hear lawnmowers, computer fans, furnace, traffic, refrigerator? All of these sounds will detract from your audition video.
The ideal wall to stand in front of should be blank with no pictures, books or TVs White or blue are good colors for this background wall. Stand at least 4 feet from the wall. This should keep shadows from being visible on the wall.
Stick a piece of tape on the floor as your mark
You’ll need to stand in the same place to help keep lighting, camera view and sound consistent. Using a tripod will make a big difference in the video.
Spend some time arranging light so it is a soft light that is a foot or so higher than your face, but not overhead. An overhead light will not be flattering. A light from the front and about 20 degrees off center axis and a bit higher than your face will illuminate your eyes in a pleasing way which is very important. You can use a floor lamp, the light from a window or any light you have. Be sure the light is soft rather than hard. Hard light will cast a sharp and dark shadow. Soft light will cast a very soft shadow or no shadow at all
Do number of tests to get the light looking just right. Take your time and get some help if necessary. Bad lighting will hurt your audition video
Now we’ll look at getting good audio. In general, the on-camera microphone makes poor audio. This is usually because the subject is too far from the microphone. There are a couple of ways to dramatically improve the audio. First, you can move much closer to the camera. Just be aware that cameras will be out of focus if you move too close. Your camera manual should tell you the minimum focus distance. Sometimes this is marked on the lens barrel.
A better way to record good audio is to use an external microphone with a cable Many cameras have a mini plug input for external audio This mic plugs into the camera and clips to an area around the talent’s shirt pocket. This is usually about ten inches below the mouth. This type of microphone is called a lavaliere mic. You may be able to borrow one from a friend who is into audio recording.
Shoot a short test of yourself to test both the lighting and audio quality
these two aspects are very important. Frame the camera so it sees the top of your head down to your feet. Center the camera and make sure it does not cut off the top of your head.
You will generally want to have a friend read the off camera lines of the other characters, but be sure this person does not appear on camera. They should stand or sit next to the camera.
When ready, start the camera and let it run for 5 seconds. Then look into the camera, smile and say.
*Hi, my name is ______. I am ____ years old and I am reading for the ________ role*
Let the camera run for another 5 seconds then stop it.
The casting director or whomever will watch this video needs to hear this information clearly. So say this slate in a your natural voice, very clearly and slowly. People will be writing it down. This is the first impression they will have of you. Make it a good one. But this is not acting yet, so just be yourself. *Look right into the camera and give a nice and real smile*
Before you rehearse your lines, read the side (script sections) they sent you and figure out who your character is in these sides. What is your relationship with the other characters? What is your history, your background and your past?
If you can read the entire script rather than just the sides, this will help you understand the role. Agents usually have copies of the script so ask your agent for a copy of the script. If you will have the sides for three days or more, it is important that you memorize your lines. the competition is tough and this is one thing you can do to demonstrate how much you want the part.
The sides may have one to eight scenes for you to audition. You need to tape each scene separately.
Zoom the camera into a head and shoulders shot. The shot can be cut off at about your waist. *Leave some extra space at the top so your head is not chopped off* if this is watched on an older TV. Start the camera, slate each scene, do the scene, then stop. Do this two or three times for each scene so you can show only your best takes. Each scene must have a Slate and the scene number and then stop. This way you have a complete section you can put on the DVD.
Very Important. *Never look into the camera for your scenes The person who is reading the other characters’ lines to you should stand close to the camera so you can looking at their eyes*
This way the camera will see your face, but you are not looking into the camera. Don’t forget this.
*Stand in one place*. Stand still. *Don’t sway from side to side*. That would be distracting and you could go out of frame.
Now download the video to your computer and choose the best take of each scene with the slate.
Some Casting Directors will ask you to upload the scenes to a web site or you tube.
Always advisable to *upload it on you tube*
Why You Tube.
One should upload on you tube so that the other person can get access to easily.
What is Working Link ?
It is essentially a compilation of clips from various works, showing what one has done.
This can be of maximum 5 or 7 min.
Here care should be taken that you combine different clips with your best pics and club your links of different characters that you played like comedy/positive/negative characters.
It should also have your self intro clip with your contact number/e mail id’s caption.
Even this one should upload on you tube so that the other person can get access to easily.
This can be of maximum 5 or 7 min.
Here care should be taken that you combine different clips with your best pics and club your links of different characters that you played like comedy/positive/negative characters.
It should also have your self intro clip with your contact number/e mail id’s caption.
Even this one should upload on you tube so that the other person can get access to easily.
What is a Portfolio ?
Your portfolio is a collection of your 15-20 best pictures that highlight your strengths and physical attributes.
*What is the importance of a portfolio for an actor?*
Actors actually don’t really need portfolios.
Main marketing tools for actors are:
– Headshot- shows what one look like.
– Longshot – your head to toe full pic.
Your photos should be of good quality, without glare and hat/cap.
One can click photos with good quality camera/phone and pic should be in bright light.
It should be your solo photo and no hi-fi objects (like – cars, bike etc) next to you and pics should be in combination of Western and Traditional wear.
Never send your photos with other Co actor because the chances are that he/she will be casted instead of you. ( Ha ha ha…)
Keep aside the joke, but it’s not professional to send your pics with others especially if you have clicked your photo with celebrities.
If you got any working stills (pics clicked during performance) with stars then as an additional photo you can send but it’s better to upload your such photo on any social site than to make part of your portfolio.
*Candid photos*
Some times casting guys asks for candid pics because portfolio photos are shot with heavy make up, special lighting and they are often edited in window shop with the result that the person in reality looks very much different than they look in hi fi portfolios.
Above all, one should be really a good actor because ultimately what counts is your skill and versatility.
Generally, for television serials and TVC ads no one asks for portfolio, so no need to spend money for portfolio.
There are few agencies in Mumbai (whom I know personally) who first sends audition message and when some one contacts them they call you to meet and persuade you to make port folio.
Be ware from such agencies.
If you got good money and if you think that you have hero/heroien looks and wants to have a very very professional portfolio then read ahead.
*Are you aspiring to become an actor ? So do you have a portfolio?*
Well, understand that before getting a break in the bollywood and the glamour industry, it is very imperative to have a proper bollywood portfolio.
Before hitting the industry one must have at least a basic portfolio.
It is just like you need a resume to get a good corporate job. Before applying for a job you forward your resume to the manager who judge your capabilities through your resume. Your resume says it all on behalf of you and eventually lands you in a job interview.
Similarly, you need a portfolio to apply for any audition or casting call.
A convincing and well-done bollywood portfolio can land you in any audition of your choice for a film or television serial.
Glamour industry is very huge and there are many opportunities for any deserving talent.
But for someone young and new to this industry, it can be a very tough job to land up in a movie role without proper guidance and training.
In an industry where casting couch is not a very unfamiliar word, usually people with godfathers in industry and high level links grab the meaty roles.
And there have been many incidents where fresh models were cheated for unfair favours and money.
Experts always suggest young actors that a proper breakthrough in the industry is not at all a cakewalk and one needs to have a strong bollywood portfolio in order to get a break in the industry.
*Is Portfolio necessary ?*
Portfolio is essential if you want to be only a Model who walks on the ramp
A bollywood portfolio is essential because for an actor it is the portfolio that speaks for him or her.
Your portfolio should convince casting directors that you can essay the required role with full comfort.
Popular photographers and agencies charge heavy fees for a portfolio and that is a problem for many youngsters trying to enter the industry.
While having a good portfolio can be somewhat expensive, understand that without having one it’s literally impossible to get good assignments.
Keeping a good portfolio and that too absolute much up to date is pretty essential for any aspirant actor.
A good portfolio acts as a tool to get a break in bollywood and TV industry.
If you are looking for very good assignments, then do not expect to get them if you do not have a proper portfolio.
Understand that a bollywood portfolio is the best tool through which you can promote yourself in the industry.
Always remember to include your very best shots in the portfolio.
And if you are wondering how to go about it, then do not worry.
There are ample photography and talent management agencies scattered all over who can shoot great portfolios for you.
You can approach any good and reliable agency and they will do the needful for you.
*How much it will cost ?*
As far as the charges are concerned, that depends from agency to agency.
It is not essential that you spend heavy amount to get a good portfolio but it is more important to get it done in a proper way that brings out the best out of you.
Do remember to coordinate properly and make sure that you are able to explain your requirements properly so that you get a good portfolio done.
Once you have a great portfolio, you are good to go.
*Savdhaan*
One should be also careful by some agencies who indirectly forces you to make portfolio.
*What is the importance of a portfolio for an actor?*
Actors actually don’t really need portfolios.
Main marketing tools for actors are:
– Headshot- shows what one look like.
– Longshot – your head to toe full pic.
Your photos should be of good quality, without glare and hat/cap.
One can click photos with good quality camera/phone and pic should be in bright light.
It should be your solo photo and no hi-fi objects (like – cars, bike etc) next to you and pics should be in combination of Western and Traditional wear.
Never send your photos with other Co actor because the chances are that he/she will be casted instead of you. ( Ha ha ha…)
Keep aside the joke, but it’s not professional to send your pics with others especially if you have clicked your photo with celebrities.
If you got any working stills (pics clicked during performance) with stars then as an additional photo you can send but it’s better to upload your such photo on any social site than to make part of your portfolio.
*Candid photos*
Some times casting guys asks for candid pics because portfolio photos are shot with heavy make up, special lighting and they are often edited in window shop with the result that the person in reality looks very much different than they look in hi fi portfolios.
Above all, one should be really a good actor because ultimately what counts is your skill and versatility.
Generally, for television serials and TVC ads no one asks for portfolio, so no need to spend money for portfolio.
There are few agencies in Mumbai (whom I know personally) who first sends audition message and when some one contacts them they call you to meet and persuade you to make port folio.
Be ware from such agencies.
If you got good money and if you think that you have hero/heroien looks and wants to have a very very professional portfolio then read ahead.
*Are you aspiring to become an actor ? So do you have a portfolio?*
Well, understand that before getting a break in the bollywood and the glamour industry, it is very imperative to have a proper bollywood portfolio.
Before hitting the industry one must have at least a basic portfolio.
It is just like you need a resume to get a good corporate job. Before applying for a job you forward your resume to the manager who judge your capabilities through your resume. Your resume says it all on behalf of you and eventually lands you in a job interview.
Similarly, you need a portfolio to apply for any audition or casting call.
A convincing and well-done bollywood portfolio can land you in any audition of your choice for a film or television serial.
Glamour industry is very huge and there are many opportunities for any deserving talent.
But for someone young and new to this industry, it can be a very tough job to land up in a movie role without proper guidance and training.
In an industry where casting couch is not a very unfamiliar word, usually people with godfathers in industry and high level links grab the meaty roles.
And there have been many incidents where fresh models were cheated for unfair favours and money.
Experts always suggest young actors that a proper breakthrough in the industry is not at all a cakewalk and one needs to have a strong bollywood portfolio in order to get a break in the industry.
*Is Portfolio necessary ?*
Portfolio is essential if you want to be only a Model who walks on the ramp
A bollywood portfolio is essential because for an actor it is the portfolio that speaks for him or her.
Your portfolio should convince casting directors that you can essay the required role with full comfort.
Popular photographers and agencies charge heavy fees for a portfolio and that is a problem for many youngsters trying to enter the industry.
While having a good portfolio can be somewhat expensive, understand that without having one it’s literally impossible to get good assignments.
Keeping a good portfolio and that too absolute much up to date is pretty essential for any aspirant actor.
A good portfolio acts as a tool to get a break in bollywood and TV industry.
If you are looking for very good assignments, then do not expect to get them if you do not have a proper portfolio.
Understand that a bollywood portfolio is the best tool through which you can promote yourself in the industry.
Always remember to include your very best shots in the portfolio.
And if you are wondering how to go about it, then do not worry.
There are ample photography and talent management agencies scattered all over who can shoot great portfolios for you.
You can approach any good and reliable agency and they will do the needful for you.
*How much it will cost ?*
As far as the charges are concerned, that depends from agency to agency.
It is not essential that you spend heavy amount to get a good portfolio but it is more important to get it done in a proper way that brings out the best out of you.
Do remember to coordinate properly and make sure that you are able to explain your requirements properly so that you get a good portfolio done.
Once you have a great portfolio, you are good to go.
*Savdhaan*
One should be also careful by some agencies who indirectly forces you to make portfolio.
What Is ARTISTE CARD ?
Everything about Artiste Card that you wanted to know*
(1) Artist Card Kya Hai?
Artist Card ek tarha ka Card hai, jo aapke Artist hone ki Identity ko batata hai.
(2) Artist Card Ka Kya Use Hai?
Agar koi Production House aapse kaam karwata hai. Baad me aapko paise dene se aanakani karta hai, tab yahi Artist Card ki Association inse fight karke aapko Justice dilati hai.
(3) Artist Card Kaun Banate hai?
Artist card Ke liye Sirf 2 Hi “Genuine” Associations hai Mumbai me.
– CINTAA
– SHIV SENA
(4) Artist Card Banwa Lunga to Kya Kaam Milega?
Nahi, Artist card banwa lene se kaam nahi milta, Kaam aapko aapke “Talent” se milta hai
(5) Artist Card ke Naam se Fraud Kaise Hota hai?
– Google me bahut si online websites aa chuki hai, jo 1-2 hours me artist card dene ka waada karti hai, Vo “Fraud” hai unse bacheye. Unke cards ki koi value nahi hoti.
– TV/Serials me aapko aapka guaranteed role bta ke, Fir end me Artist Card Ke Naam pe Paise maange jaate hai. Vo Fraud hai.
(6) Kya Bina Artist Card Ke Mujhe Kaam Nahi Milega?
Milega jarur milega, Mumbai me aapko TV Serials or Films me aapke Talent ke basis me liya jaata hai na ki Kisi Artist Card ke basis me.
(7) Kitne Me Artist Card Banta Hai?
– CINTAA (10k-35k)
(However, check the current rate)
– Shiv Sena (3k)
(However, check the current rate)
(8) Eligibility Criteria Kya hai Dono Cards Ke Liye?
– Cintaa Eligibility Criteria –
Ø An artiste having worked in TV Serials or a Film which is released may obtain work permit by submission of CD or link.
Ø Fresher may submit letter of engagement from the producers of TV Serials/Films or give an audition in CINTAA office.
Ø Artists having Diploma / Degree from Acting institutes like FTII / NSD etc. recognized by Government may not submit Agreement / Letter of Engagement for obtaining Work-Permit.
Ø Application form charges Rs 150/- in cash
Ø Cheque/DD of Rs.10, 000/- fvg. CINTAA (Cine & TV Artiste’s Association)
Ø 3 recent passport size photo-graphs
Ø Proof of date of birth (Copy of Passport/Pan card/ School college Leaving Certificate/BC)
Ø Proof of Address (Copy of Passport/Voters Id/ Aadhar Card/Rental Agreement)
– *Shiv Sena Eligibility Criteria* –
Ø 3 Passport size Photographs
Ø Copy of PAN CARD, AADHAR CARD, RATION CARD, PASS PORT, DRIVING LICENCE, RESIDENTIAL PROOF, VOTER I CARD etc
(9) Mujhe Kaunsa Card Banwana Chahiye
– Agar aap Mumbai me rhete hai, aapka budget zyaada nahi hai to shiv sena ka card banwa lijiye. Taaki kal ke din koi bhi production waale aapke saath fraud nahi kar sake. 2000 Rs koi bahut badi amount nahi hai agar kuch problems aa gayi to.
– Agar aap Mumbai ke bahar ki Cities me hai Like Delhi, MP, Punjab etc. To fir aapko koi Need hi nahi hai artist card banwane ki.
– Kabhi bhi Artist Card banwaye ho to Sirf “CINTAA” aur “Shiv Sena” Ka, Kyunki inke alawa Tesre Card ki koi Value nahi hai Mumbai me. Ye donu Associations bahut Strong Hai
(10) Kya Artiste Card Compulsory hai?
Nobody can blackmail YOU for not having an ARTISTE CARD
A very important information regdg Artiste Card that BHAVSARS SAVDHAN ACTOR GROUP – BSAG is sharing with you all…!
DO READ
Few days back one of the actor enquired with BSAG that sir, I had been to an audition n I was told that as I don’t have an Artiste Card I will have difficulty at the shooting if there is a raid by any union – what should I do…???!!!
BSAG thought of going into the depth and accordingly enquired with the govt recognised union and respected by all most all the television and film producer’s – CINTAA
Following is the gist of tele talk with Shri Sanjay Bhatia – committee member of CINTAA
Q – Is Cintaa card necessary for every actor if he/she wants to act in TV OR FILM*
A – NO
Q – Actors are oftenly terrified that if CINTAA or any other union raids at shtg floor and if any actor is caught without CINTAA or other union card then they will be thrown out of shtg floor or fined…is this true??!!!
A – NO….
First of all, CINTAA doesn’t do any type of raids now.
So the question of any actor being caught for non-possession of CINTAA card doesn’t arise at all.
B assured.
In fact, no one/any union has the right to ask/insist for any union’s card to actors.
Secondly, if at all, Cintaa office bearer visits any shooting floor then it is for the sole purpose of knowing/enquiring about the well being of actors and to know whether Cintaa actors/members are facing any problem with the functioning of work at shooting or any payment issues.
Q – Is the production house penalised for casting non-cintaa actors..??!!*
A – NO
Cintaa also doesn’t penalise any production house or casting director for casting non-cintaa card holder/actor.
There is no vigilance section of CINTAA which does this kind of raids.
IT IS TOTALLY VOLUNTARY FOR AN ACTOR TO BE OR NOT TO BE MEMBER OF CINTAA and NOBODY (Casting Director or Co ordinator or Production House) CAN FORCE YOU TO GET ANY UNION’S CARD IN EXCHANGE OF ROLE
More information about CINTAA can b obtained from their office
CINTAA
221, Kartik Complex, 2nd Floor,
Opp. Laxmi Industrial Estate,
New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053
Phone: 91 22 26730511
Telefax: 91 22 26730510
Business Hours: 10:30am – 7:30pm (Monday to Saturday)
www.cintaa.net
Competition Commission of India gave it’s judgement on the long pending case between Producers and Film unions, NO UNION CAN IMPOSE FINE/ PENALTY ON ANY WORKER OR PRODUCTION HOUSE FOR EMPLOYING ANY NON MEMBERS
(Plz read the article which came in Times of India on 2nd Nov 2017)
Actor frnds, if any casting guy insists you to have Artist Card, then you can show him this newspaper article (so plz save this article in your photo gallery) and still if he insists then “samaj lo ki kuchh gadbad hai”
*BSAG and Babul Bhavsar would like to thank Shri Sanjay Bhatia of CINTAA for sparing time and sharing the above information*
We also called up another big union *Shiv Sena Chitrapat Shakha and spoke to Sandipji of Bandra Branch who also said that we don’t force anyone but lovingly will tell actor to have card*
SHIV SENA Contact Address –
1) G 9, Nootan Nagar Primises CHS, Gurunanak Road, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Phone: 26557001, 26404712
2) Shreyas Colony, Hanuman Mandir, Aarey Road, Goregaon East.
*Savdhaan*
Mumbai mein actors ko sabse zyada bewkoof Artiste Card ke naam se banaaya jaata Hai.
Aapko select Kiya Gaya hai, Kal se shooting hai, Aaj hi 2,000 Rs bhar dijiye etc kahe ke actors ko lubhaaya jaata hai aur actors TV ya film mein aane ki laalach mein paise bhar dete hai aur voh castingwala phir gaayab ho jaata Hai.
(1) Artist Card Kya Hai?
Artist Card ek tarha ka Card hai, jo aapke Artist hone ki Identity ko batata hai.
(2) Artist Card Ka Kya Use Hai?
Agar koi Production House aapse kaam karwata hai. Baad me aapko paise dene se aanakani karta hai, tab yahi Artist Card ki Association inse fight karke aapko Justice dilati hai.
(3) Artist Card Kaun Banate hai?
Artist card Ke liye Sirf 2 Hi “Genuine” Associations hai Mumbai me.
– CINTAA
– SHIV SENA
(4) Artist Card Banwa Lunga to Kya Kaam Milega?
Nahi, Artist card banwa lene se kaam nahi milta, Kaam aapko aapke “Talent” se milta hai
(5) Artist Card ke Naam se Fraud Kaise Hota hai?
– Google me bahut si online websites aa chuki hai, jo 1-2 hours me artist card dene ka waada karti hai, Vo “Fraud” hai unse bacheye. Unke cards ki koi value nahi hoti.
– TV/Serials me aapko aapka guaranteed role bta ke, Fir end me Artist Card Ke Naam pe Paise maange jaate hai. Vo Fraud hai.
(6) Kya Bina Artist Card Ke Mujhe Kaam Nahi Milega?
Milega jarur milega, Mumbai me aapko TV Serials or Films me aapke Talent ke basis me liya jaata hai na ki Kisi Artist Card ke basis me.
(7) Kitne Me Artist Card Banta Hai?
– CINTAA (10k-35k)
(However, check the current rate)
– Shiv Sena (3k)
(However, check the current rate)
(8) Eligibility Criteria Kya hai Dono Cards Ke Liye?
– Cintaa Eligibility Criteria –
Ø An artiste having worked in TV Serials or a Film which is released may obtain work permit by submission of CD or link.
Ø Fresher may submit letter of engagement from the producers of TV Serials/Films or give an audition in CINTAA office.
Ø Artists having Diploma / Degree from Acting institutes like FTII / NSD etc. recognized by Government may not submit Agreement / Letter of Engagement for obtaining Work-Permit.
Ø Application form charges Rs 150/- in cash
Ø Cheque/DD of Rs.10, 000/- fvg. CINTAA (Cine & TV Artiste’s Association)
Ø 3 recent passport size photo-graphs
Ø Proof of date of birth (Copy of Passport/Pan card/ School college Leaving Certificate/BC)
Ø Proof of Address (Copy of Passport/Voters Id/ Aadhar Card/Rental Agreement)
– *Shiv Sena Eligibility Criteria* –
Ø 3 Passport size Photographs
Ø Copy of PAN CARD, AADHAR CARD, RATION CARD, PASS PORT, DRIVING LICENCE, RESIDENTIAL PROOF, VOTER I CARD etc
(9) Mujhe Kaunsa Card Banwana Chahiye
– Agar aap Mumbai me rhete hai, aapka budget zyaada nahi hai to shiv sena ka card banwa lijiye. Taaki kal ke din koi bhi production waale aapke saath fraud nahi kar sake. 2000 Rs koi bahut badi amount nahi hai agar kuch problems aa gayi to.
– Agar aap Mumbai ke bahar ki Cities me hai Like Delhi, MP, Punjab etc. To fir aapko koi Need hi nahi hai artist card banwane ki.
– Kabhi bhi Artist Card banwaye ho to Sirf “CINTAA” aur “Shiv Sena” Ka, Kyunki inke alawa Tesre Card ki koi Value nahi hai Mumbai me. Ye donu Associations bahut Strong Hai
(10) Kya Artiste Card Compulsory hai?
Nobody can blackmail YOU for not having an ARTISTE CARD
A very important information regdg Artiste Card that BHAVSARS SAVDHAN ACTOR GROUP – BSAG is sharing with you all…!
DO READ
Few days back one of the actor enquired with BSAG that sir, I had been to an audition n I was told that as I don’t have an Artiste Card I will have difficulty at the shooting if there is a raid by any union – what should I do…???!!!
BSAG thought of going into the depth and accordingly enquired with the govt recognised union and respected by all most all the television and film producer’s – CINTAA
Following is the gist of tele talk with Shri Sanjay Bhatia – committee member of CINTAA
Q – Is Cintaa card necessary for every actor if he/she wants to act in TV OR FILM*
A – NO
Q – Actors are oftenly terrified that if CINTAA or any other union raids at shtg floor and if any actor is caught without CINTAA or other union card then they will be thrown out of shtg floor or fined…is this true??!!!
A – NO….
First of all, CINTAA doesn’t do any type of raids now.
So the question of any actor being caught for non-possession of CINTAA card doesn’t arise at all.
B assured.
In fact, no one/any union has the right to ask/insist for any union’s card to actors.
Secondly, if at all, Cintaa office bearer visits any shooting floor then it is for the sole purpose of knowing/enquiring about the well being of actors and to know whether Cintaa actors/members are facing any problem with the functioning of work at shooting or any payment issues.
Q – Is the production house penalised for casting non-cintaa actors..??!!*
A – NO
Cintaa also doesn’t penalise any production house or casting director for casting non-cintaa card holder/actor.
There is no vigilance section of CINTAA which does this kind of raids.
IT IS TOTALLY VOLUNTARY FOR AN ACTOR TO BE OR NOT TO BE MEMBER OF CINTAA and NOBODY (Casting Director or Co ordinator or Production House) CAN FORCE YOU TO GET ANY UNION’S CARD IN EXCHANGE OF ROLE
More information about CINTAA can b obtained from their office
CINTAA
221, Kartik Complex, 2nd Floor,
Opp. Laxmi Industrial Estate,
New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053
Phone: 91 22 26730511
Telefax: 91 22 26730510
Business Hours: 10:30am – 7:30pm (Monday to Saturday)
www.cintaa.net
Competition Commission of India gave it’s judgement on the long pending case between Producers and Film unions, NO UNION CAN IMPOSE FINE/ PENALTY ON ANY WORKER OR PRODUCTION HOUSE FOR EMPLOYING ANY NON MEMBERS
(Plz read the article which came in Times of India on 2nd Nov 2017)
Actor frnds, if any casting guy insists you to have Artist Card, then you can show him this newspaper article (so plz save this article in your photo gallery) and still if he insists then “samaj lo ki kuchh gadbad hai”
*BSAG and Babul Bhavsar would like to thank Shri Sanjay Bhatia of CINTAA for sparing time and sharing the above information*
We also called up another big union *Shiv Sena Chitrapat Shakha and spoke to Sandipji of Bandra Branch who also said that we don’t force anyone but lovingly will tell actor to have card*
SHIV SENA Contact Address –
1) G 9, Nootan Nagar Primises CHS, Gurunanak Road, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Phone: 26557001, 26404712
2) Shreyas Colony, Hanuman Mandir, Aarey Road, Goregaon East.
*Savdhaan*
Mumbai mein actors ko sabse zyada bewkoof Artiste Card ke naam se banaaya jaata Hai.
Aapko select Kiya Gaya hai, Kal se shooting hai, Aaj hi 2,000 Rs bhar dijiye etc kahe ke actors ko lubhaaya jaata hai aur actors TV ya film mein aane ki laalach mein paise bhar dete hai aur voh castingwala phir gaayab ho jaata Hai.
PRECAUTIONS AT AUDITION
*How one should be at Audition*
Just Bcoz there is an e mail id or a whts app number, don’t post ur photos or call them Unless U fit their requirements
*Don’t argue at d Audition if d casting guy says You are not fit, instead read d requiremet properly and go only if u r fit*
*Have patience and wait for your turn and b calm n polite at the audition*
*At d Audition, Always mention d name of coordinator if mentioned in d update even if u don’t know him/her*
*Do write your clear name n number on d Q sheet and/or pla card at d Audition*
*Always go properly in formal dress and carry one extra pair of clothes (kurta / T shirt for male n saree/punjabi dress in case of female)*
*If u r called for audition thn B on time and work out your travell time so that you are not late for d Audition*
*Read d script properly and it’s not necessary that u speak exactly wht is written – the content of the dialogue shud b there unless the character/script demands the same words*
*Your confidence, attitude of d character and energy is important while giving audition*
*Always follow what d casting guy briefs you before the audition*
*B always with smile and humble with casting guy and others who are at d Audition*
*Give the audition n forget that u ever gave it*
*Dont keep on msging casting guy asking “am i selected, or whts d result etc”..if u r selected thn they will surely get in your touch*
*U will b welcomed at an Audition even if it’s shortlisted if you fit their bill and if you don’t fit they will reject you frm d door even if it’s an open Audition*
*Dont ask d casting guy at d Audition itself as to what is d budget ? If u r shortlisted they will call you and inform about d budget, date of shoot, your acceptance about money etc*
*Don’t b over friendly with these casting guys, your best frnd will also not get you the role unless u fit their bill*
*Portray the character in d manner u feel and don’t just copy others*
*Avoid mimicry of well known actors unless u r asked*
*Don’t b judgemental and expect the unexpected, many times I myself got work from audition which I felt I was worst and everytime I felt I was best at audition – I never got work*
*B good with other actors at d Audition – who knows he may turn out to b hero/heroine or your father/mother in d project in future*
*Help others so that in future you too will b helped in case of need*
*B honest with your coordinator and give him his commission as soon as you get your payment. He will help you to get more work in future*
*Before registering yourself with any agency consult other fellow actors or enquire in grup about their goodwill.Just bcoz some one is asking regn fee he or she is not FRAUD*
*Don’t be so desperate and tell any one that “you are ready to do anything” – this will instigate others to take undue advantage of you (asking for big money or compromise)*
*Never loose your dignity as a person and as an Actor…. Come on, we are after all actors and not beggars*
*Always b positive and see the magic*
*Dont walk in at any prodn office and ask “Mere liye kuchh kaam hai…, Yahaan se guzar rahaa tha toh socha hi-hello karta jaaun …..”*
Just Bcoz there is an e mail id or a whts app number, don’t post ur photos or call them Unless U fit their requirements
*Don’t argue at d Audition if d casting guy says You are not fit, instead read d requiremet properly and go only if u r fit*
*Have patience and wait for your turn and b calm n polite at the audition*
*At d Audition, Always mention d name of coordinator if mentioned in d update even if u don’t know him/her*
*Do write your clear name n number on d Q sheet and/or pla card at d Audition*
*Always go properly in formal dress and carry one extra pair of clothes (kurta / T shirt for male n saree/punjabi dress in case of female)*
*If u r called for audition thn B on time and work out your travell time so that you are not late for d Audition*
*Read d script properly and it’s not necessary that u speak exactly wht is written – the content of the dialogue shud b there unless the character/script demands the same words*
*Your confidence, attitude of d character and energy is important while giving audition*
*Always follow what d casting guy briefs you before the audition*
*B always with smile and humble with casting guy and others who are at d Audition*
*Give the audition n forget that u ever gave it*
*Dont keep on msging casting guy asking “am i selected, or whts d result etc”..if u r selected thn they will surely get in your touch*
*U will b welcomed at an Audition even if it’s shortlisted if you fit their bill and if you don’t fit they will reject you frm d door even if it’s an open Audition*
*Dont ask d casting guy at d Audition itself as to what is d budget ? If u r shortlisted they will call you and inform about d budget, date of shoot, your acceptance about money etc*
*Don’t b over friendly with these casting guys, your best frnd will also not get you the role unless u fit their bill*
*Portray the character in d manner u feel and don’t just copy others*
*Avoid mimicry of well known actors unless u r asked*
*Don’t b judgemental and expect the unexpected, many times I myself got work from audition which I felt I was worst and everytime I felt I was best at audition – I never got work*
*B good with other actors at d Audition – who knows he may turn out to b hero/heroine or your father/mother in d project in future*
*Help others so that in future you too will b helped in case of need*
*B honest with your coordinator and give him his commission as soon as you get your payment. He will help you to get more work in future*
*Before registering yourself with any agency consult other fellow actors or enquire in grup about their goodwill.Just bcoz some one is asking regn fee he or she is not FRAUD*
*Don’t be so desperate and tell any one that “you are ready to do anything” – this will instigate others to take undue advantage of you (asking for big money or compromise)*
*Never loose your dignity as a person and as an Actor…. Come on, we are after all actors and not beggars*
*Always b positive and see the magic*
*Dont walk in at any prodn office and ask “Mere liye kuchh kaam hai…, Yahaan se guzar rahaa tha toh socha hi-hello karta jaaun …..”*
BEST WAY TO GIVE AUDITION
*21 Things to Make Casting Directors Happy in the Audition Room*
Casting directors are your advocates and your champions. Your work reflects on us.
Your wonderful work makes us look good and gets that role cast.
Your disconnected, tentative, muddled work does nothing for anyone.
We need you to be great.
We’re here to host your experience and shepherd you in, not hold you back.
We want to share in your excellent work.
Casting directors await you on the other side of that door – the door that you can seen as a gateway or a barricade.
While you turn it into a horror movie, it’s your stage, not a torture chamber.
Whether it’s a pre-read for an associate or a full-blown director/producer callback session, this is your time, your experience.
This is your opportunity to do exceptional work.
Enter the space and do the work for yourself, for the gratification of the work itself, and yes, to collaborate with the other creative people waiting to figure it out with you.
They can’t do it without you.
Here are some choices (and they are choices) to make any casting director truly happy in the room.
1. Accept the invitation with grace and enthusiasm. You were requested to be here as our guest.
2. Come to work and not to please or get our approval.
3. Enter with certainty. Don’t give up your power as soon as the door opens.
4. Play on a level playing field. We’re all figuring it out. Together.
5. Make no excuses whatsoever. Leave your baggage outside. Better yet, at home.
6. Make the room your own. It will make us so much more comfortable.
7. Ask questions only when you truly need answers. “Do you have any questions?” is usually another way of saying: “Are you ready?” You aren’t required to have one.
8. Know your words and understand what you’re talking about. You don’t have to be totally off-book, but if you’ve spent quality time with the material, you’re going to know it.
9. Do your homework on the project. This includes knowing all the players and the show or film’s tone and style. Read all the material you can get your hands on.
10. Make choices and take responsibility for the choices you make.
11. Don’t apologize. Ever. For anything.
12. Know what you want to do and do it. Then leave yourself available to make discoveries. Know that your homework is done. Now let your preparation meet the moments.
13. Don’t mime or busy yourself with props, activity, or blocking. Keep it simple.
14. Don’t expect to be directed, but if you are, take the direction, no matter what it is. Understand how to translate results-oriented direction into action.
15. Don’t blame the reader. Make the reader the star of your audition. According to my teaching partner Steve Braun, you should engage fully no matter who’s reading those lines. Likely your reader will engage – at least somewhat – if you show up.
16. Make specific, personal, bold choices. We want your unique voice to bring the script to life.
17. Stillness is powerful. Understand how to move and work in front of the camera – eliminate running in and out and getting up and down.
18. Require no stroking, coddling, or love. We’re there to work. Don’t take it personally when we’re not touchy-feely. Know that we love actors and that’s truly why we’re here.
19. Understand that you’re there to collaborate. You’re being evaluated in terms of how you serve the role and the material. It’s not a verdict on your personhood. Judgment is something you can control.
20. What you bring in reflects how you’re received so bring in joy, conviction, and ease, and our hearts will open.
21. Share your artistry above all else.
Remember that we’re all human in those rooms, and you can affect us on an emotional level.
It’s what we all really want.
That’s your job.
You being fully present, truthful, personal, and vulnerable is going to give us the ammunition we need to champion you with all our hearts.
We all desperately want you to do great work.
We’re rooting for that every time you walk into the room.
You show up and do your fullest, deepest work, and we’ll slay dragons for you and follow you anywhere.
And man, we’ll be so happy doing it.
You have the power to make that happen.
For you.
For us.
For the work.
Casting directors are your advocates and your champions. Your work reflects on us.
Your wonderful work makes us look good and gets that role cast.
Your disconnected, tentative, muddled work does nothing for anyone.
We need you to be great.
We’re here to host your experience and shepherd you in, not hold you back.
We want to share in your excellent work.
Casting directors await you on the other side of that door – the door that you can seen as a gateway or a barricade.
While you turn it into a horror movie, it’s your stage, not a torture chamber.
Whether it’s a pre-read for an associate or a full-blown director/producer callback session, this is your time, your experience.
This is your opportunity to do exceptional work.
Enter the space and do the work for yourself, for the gratification of the work itself, and yes, to collaborate with the other creative people waiting to figure it out with you.
They can’t do it without you.
Here are some choices (and they are choices) to make any casting director truly happy in the room.
1. Accept the invitation with grace and enthusiasm. You were requested to be here as our guest.
2. Come to work and not to please or get our approval.
3. Enter with certainty. Don’t give up your power as soon as the door opens.
4. Play on a level playing field. We’re all figuring it out. Together.
5. Make no excuses whatsoever. Leave your baggage outside. Better yet, at home.
6. Make the room your own. It will make us so much more comfortable.
7. Ask questions only when you truly need answers. “Do you have any questions?” is usually another way of saying: “Are you ready?” You aren’t required to have one.
8. Know your words and understand what you’re talking about. You don’t have to be totally off-book, but if you’ve spent quality time with the material, you’re going to know it.
9. Do your homework on the project. This includes knowing all the players and the show or film’s tone and style. Read all the material you can get your hands on.
10. Make choices and take responsibility for the choices you make.
11. Don’t apologize. Ever. For anything.
12. Know what you want to do and do it. Then leave yourself available to make discoveries. Know that your homework is done. Now let your preparation meet the moments.
13. Don’t mime or busy yourself with props, activity, or blocking. Keep it simple.
14. Don’t expect to be directed, but if you are, take the direction, no matter what it is. Understand how to translate results-oriented direction into action.
15. Don’t blame the reader. Make the reader the star of your audition. According to my teaching partner Steve Braun, you should engage fully no matter who’s reading those lines. Likely your reader will engage – at least somewhat – if you show up.
16. Make specific, personal, bold choices. We want your unique voice to bring the script to life.
17. Stillness is powerful. Understand how to move and work in front of the camera – eliminate running in and out and getting up and down.
18. Require no stroking, coddling, or love. We’re there to work. Don’t take it personally when we’re not touchy-feely. Know that we love actors and that’s truly why we’re here.
19. Understand that you’re there to collaborate. You’re being evaluated in terms of how you serve the role and the material. It’s not a verdict on your personhood. Judgment is something you can control.
20. What you bring in reflects how you’re received so bring in joy, conviction, and ease, and our hearts will open.
21. Share your artistry above all else.
Remember that we’re all human in those rooms, and you can affect us on an emotional level.
It’s what we all really want.
That’s your job.
You being fully present, truthful, personal, and vulnerable is going to give us the ammunition we need to champion you with all our hearts.
We all desperately want you to do great work.
We’re rooting for that every time you walk into the room.
You show up and do your fullest, deepest work, and we’ll slay dragons for you and follow you anywhere.
And man, we’ll be so happy doing it.
You have the power to make that happen.
For you.
For us.
For the work.
MORE TIP TO ACTING
*What can you do to help your chances of success as an Actor ?*
For all the things you can’t control (how you look, how you sound, etc.), there are a few things you can do that might just make the difference between getting the part and continuing to work.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
(1)
*Learn Your Craft*
Too many people think that acting is easy.
Just like any art form, acting is a craft and must be mastered.
Take acting classes, watch other actors and take the time to hone your craft.
There are a number of top tier actors who make a point of working with acting coaches to be sure they remain at the top of their game.
You can never know too much.
(2)
*Never Be Late*
This might seem obvious, but there are hundreds if not thousands of actors out there who simply can’t tell time.
Casting sessions are usually just a few minutes and are scheduled at odd times
Be early or don’t bother showing up.
Patience weighs thin at a casting session and few things will hurt your chances more than being late.
(3)
*Know Your Lines*
Again, this might seem obvious, but there are too many actors who learn a few of their lines and then try to “wing it” and fail miserably.
Spend time preparing your lines.
Prepare not only what you’re going to say, but how you’re going to say it.
(4)
*Don’t Rewrite Your Lines*
Never, ever, ever say something other than what’s in the script.
There’s no better way to offend a writer then to come up with your own lines.
If you want to write your own dialogue, then become a writer.
(5)
*Listen, Listen, Listen*
I repeated this one three times because I’m hoping you’re listening.
Listen to what you are being told.
Sometimes the casting director or writer or director will give you a bit of direction prior to the audition or during the audition on a particular line.
Listen to what they’re saying and take the time you need to process it.
If it’s during an audition, more often than not, they will be happy to give you a few minutes to incorporate the new direction into the lines.
So ask for it if you need it.
(6)
*Make Sure Your Headshot is Accurate*
There are few things more annoying then getting a headshot that looks nothing like the actor who shows up.
Be sure your headshot accurately portrays who you are now.
If you’ve gained weight, cut your hair, gotten a few years older then make sure your headshot shows this.
Your headshot won’t be the one getting the job and you certainly won’t either if you look completely different than what people were expecting to see.
(7)
*Commit*
Actors who genuinely commit to a reading are fun to watch.
They literally transform themselves into a character.
By committing fully to the reading, you will not only dissolve any nervousness, you’ll show the decision makers that you should be considered because you can play the part with a genuine passion.
(8)
*No Excuses*
So, you couldn’t learn your lines because you lost your power?
Too bad.
You were an hour late because you were stuck in traffic?
Aw, sorry.
You had to rush your dog to the vet and didn’t get the script?
Better luck next time.
The fact is no one cares that you had any of these incidents crop up.
Life happens and sometimes things go wrong and in a normal world, this might be taken into consideration.
But know that no matter what excuse you think you have to get you out of a particular situation, there are dozens of other people happy to take your place.
Being an actor is not the easy life it may seem.
There are often long periods of financial insecurity, huge amounts of competition along with multiple forms of rejection that make the overall process that much more difficult.
But many actors will never succeed simply because they ignore some of the most basic elements and can’t get out of their own way.
Give yourself the best chance at success by following these eight simple rules and you’ll quickly find that you’re already ahead of the game.
For all the things you can’t control (how you look, how you sound, etc.), there are a few things you can do that might just make the difference between getting the part and continuing to work.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
(1)
*Learn Your Craft*
Too many people think that acting is easy.
Just like any art form, acting is a craft and must be mastered.
Take acting classes, watch other actors and take the time to hone your craft.
There are a number of top tier actors who make a point of working with acting coaches to be sure they remain at the top of their game.
You can never know too much.
(2)
*Never Be Late*
This might seem obvious, but there are hundreds if not thousands of actors out there who simply can’t tell time.
Casting sessions are usually just a few minutes and are scheduled at odd times
Be early or don’t bother showing up.
Patience weighs thin at a casting session and few things will hurt your chances more than being late.
(3)
*Know Your Lines*
Again, this might seem obvious, but there are too many actors who learn a few of their lines and then try to “wing it” and fail miserably.
Spend time preparing your lines.
Prepare not only what you’re going to say, but how you’re going to say it.
(4)
*Don’t Rewrite Your Lines*
Never, ever, ever say something other than what’s in the script.
There’s no better way to offend a writer then to come up with your own lines.
If you want to write your own dialogue, then become a writer.
(5)
*Listen, Listen, Listen*
I repeated this one three times because I’m hoping you’re listening.
Listen to what you are being told.
Sometimes the casting director or writer or director will give you a bit of direction prior to the audition or during the audition on a particular line.
Listen to what they’re saying and take the time you need to process it.
If it’s during an audition, more often than not, they will be happy to give you a few minutes to incorporate the new direction into the lines.
So ask for it if you need it.
(6)
*Make Sure Your Headshot is Accurate*
There are few things more annoying then getting a headshot that looks nothing like the actor who shows up.
Be sure your headshot accurately portrays who you are now.
If you’ve gained weight, cut your hair, gotten a few years older then make sure your headshot shows this.
Your headshot won’t be the one getting the job and you certainly won’t either if you look completely different than what people were expecting to see.
(7)
*Commit*
Actors who genuinely commit to a reading are fun to watch.
They literally transform themselves into a character.
By committing fully to the reading, you will not only dissolve any nervousness, you’ll show the decision makers that you should be considered because you can play the part with a genuine passion.
(8)
*No Excuses*
So, you couldn’t learn your lines because you lost your power?
Too bad.
You were an hour late because you were stuck in traffic?
Aw, sorry.
You had to rush your dog to the vet and didn’t get the script?
Better luck next time.
The fact is no one cares that you had any of these incidents crop up.
Life happens and sometimes things go wrong and in a normal world, this might be taken into consideration.
But know that no matter what excuse you think you have to get you out of a particular situation, there are dozens of other people happy to take your place.
Being an actor is not the easy life it may seem.
There are often long periods of financial insecurity, huge amounts of competition along with multiple forms of rejection that make the overall process that much more difficult.
But many actors will never succeed simply because they ignore some of the most basic elements and can’t get out of their own way.
Give yourself the best chance at success by following these eight simple rules and you’ll quickly find that you’re already ahead of the game.
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