Mastering the Self Audition Tape - Tips from a Casting Director with Video Examples

Dear {NAME}, Today, more than ever, self tape auditions are an integral part of the casting process. This is even more true in the age of social distancing. Additionally, due to the convenience self tapes provide and tight deadlines casting directors often operate under, more roles are cast via self tape auditions than ever before. Understanding how to set up, craft, and shoot a self tape can be the difference between landing more roles or having your talents fall by the wayside. Marin Hope, CSA is an LA-based casting director, who won the 2020 Artios Award for Casting. Marin works alongside Heidi Levitt, casting film, television, commercial, theatre and New Media projects. Some casting credits include HBO's BESSIE starring Queen Latifah, Mo’Nique, Michael K. Williams and Mike Epps, AMERICAN MADE, starring Tom Cruise and Domhnall Gleeson, Complete Unknown, starring Michael Shannon and Rachel Weisz, HOMELAND, starring Claire Danes, MOLLY, Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Chris Rock, Laura Linney and Salma Hayek and more. Marin will talk about the need for self-tapes and why they are an essential part of today's casting process. You will learn all of this from an esteemed casting director's perspective which will give you the unique insight into how your own self-tape is viewed. [New Webinar Announced- Early Bird Sale - Take $10 Off!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- "Over my career in casting I have see in all in film, television, theater and new media. As a casting director you know instantly when you see "it." I know what it takes to have your self tape stand out." - Marin H. --------------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn from Marin: - The Need for Self -Tapes - Why some jobs rely on it rather than an in-person audition - The changing landscape of how we conduct auditions - The advent of “real people” casting and why self-tapes are necessary for that - The needs of the casting director and the production - Using a Self-Tape Facility vs. Filming from Home - Self tape studios/coaches – particularly for theatrical auditions - Filming from home using a smartphone- using the tools at hand - Setting the Scene at Home - Pointers to Keep in Mind - Background - Lighting - Angles - Equipment you will need - Horizontal vs. Portrait aspect on smartphone - Styling/wardrobe choices - How to Create the Tape - How to understand the format to present it in - Breaking down and understanding the different formats - Vimeo and Youtube link advice - Do’s and Don'ts - with Self-Tape Example Videos - The final presentation – keeping it simple – and precise - Some insider tips from a casting director to really make an impression - Q & A with Marin Early Bird Sale - Get $10 Off Today! [Register Now to Learn from Marin >]( Can't make it live? Don't worry! We'll record it and you can watch it after for up to 1 year! Copyright © 2020 Stage 32, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you are either a member of Stage 32 community, or you have subscribed to receive a newsletter on our landing page. Our mailing address is: Stage 32 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from educational updates](. This email was sent from Stage 32 through MailChimp. To [unsubscribe]( or manage your preferences, please use the links above. Help us send you more useful emails by keeping your profile up to date.