Casting Directors breakdown their specific likes and dislike when it comes to actor self tapes. Leap ahead of the pack with these invaluable insights.
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with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
Should I send a second option on a self tape?
Does casting watch second takes on self tapes?
Should my self tapes have a take 2?
Should I include a take 2?
Do you suggest I post a second take on an audition?
Should I s...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
Should I send a second option on a self tape?
Does casting watch second takes on self tapes?
Should my self tapes have a take 2?
Should I include a take 2?
Do you suggest I post a second ...
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Should I send a second option on a self tape?
Does casting watc...
with Faith Martin, Casting Director | Facilitator "The Breakthrough Experience" & "The Demartini Method"
Would you watch a self tape if it is sent to you as a pitch for a role?
Do you want unsolicited self tapes?
Would you watch self tapes if not asked for?
If an actor puts themselves on tape, ...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
Would you watch a tape you didn't ask sent by agents?
Would you want a tape that you didn't ask for if it was sent by an agent you trusted?
Do you watch tapes sent by management if you didn't request them?
If an actor'...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
Does Kerry Bardon ever watch tapes he hasn't asked for sent via an agent?
Would Kerry Bardon watch an unrequested tape from a management agency?
If my manager sends a tape randomly to Ker...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
Will you watch a tape randomly sent by a management company to you?
If an agency sends you a tape you didn't ask, will you watch it?
Would you watch a tape you didn't ask sent by agents?
Would you want a...
with David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director
Dora the Explorer, Tidelands & The Family Law
Would you watch a tape you didn't ask sent by agents?
Would you want a tape that you didn't ask for if it was sent by an agent you trusted?
Do you watch tapes sent by management if you didn't reque...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
Would you want a tape sent by an actor if you didn't ask for it?
Are you open to receiving unsolicited self tapes?
Will you watch a tape from me if I get a hold of sides?
Can I send random tapes to you t...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
Would you want a tape sent by an actor if you didn't ask for it?
Are you open to receiving unsolicited self tapes?
Will you watch a tape from me if I get a hold of sides?
Can I send rando...
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Would you want a tape sent by an actor if you didn't ask for it?
Are you open to receiving unsolicited self tapes?
Will you watch a tape from me if I get a hold of sides?
Can I send random tapes to you to watch?
Will you watch a tape you haven't asked for?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsoli...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsolicited tapes work?
Do actors book from unsolicited self tapes?
Can I book by sending an unasked for tape to casting?
Would yo...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsolicited tapes work?
Do actors book from unsolicited self tapes?
Can I book by sending an unasked for tape to casting?
Would you ever book me if my tape is uns...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
What method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
Should my self tapes be downloadable?
Do I make my self tape...
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
What method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self ...
David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director | Dora the Explorer, Tidelands & The Family Law
What method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
Should my self tapes be downloadable?
Do I ...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
What method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
Should my self tapes be downl...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
What method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
Should my self tapes be downloadable?
Do I ma...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
What backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
What co...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
What backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
What color is best for ...
with David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director
Dora the Explorer, Tidelands & The Family Law
What backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
What color is bes...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
What backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
What color is best for backdrops?
For m...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
Do bad self tape readers ruin self tapes?
What is the impact of a bad reader in a self tape?
Should I retape if my reader is bad?
Are bad readers on a self tape a deal breaker?
Can a ba...
