Filmmakers On Selecting Actors

Filmmakers On Selecting Actors

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Filmmakers On Selecting Actors
  • Have You Ever Hired Someone From An Unsolicited Self Tape?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    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 unso...

  • What Are Some Do-s & Don't-s For Actor Demo Reels?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn

    What makes an effective demo reel?
    What should I not do in my demo reel?
    What should I avoid in my demo reel?
    What makes a great demo reel?
    Is my demo reel good enough?
    Is my demo reel effective?
    How can I put together an effe...

  • Do You Recommend Specific Actors When You Are Casting A Specific TV Show?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Do you suggest actors when you direct?
    Do the show runners listen to the guest director when it comes to selecting actors to auditions?
    How much power over actor offers does guest TV directors have?
    Will guest episode di...

  • What Can An Actor Do On Set To Make Them More Hirable?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    What makes an actor rehirable again and again?
    What qualities should I have to make myself someone who is cast again and again?
    What can actors do to get rehired?
    What is in common with actors Kate Dennis continually wor...

  • How Can Actors Stay Top Of Mind With Directors?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    What can I do to remind directors that I'm here and available?
    How do I remind actors to cast me?
    What can an actor do to remind directors to hire them?
    How can I get rehired by a director I've work for?
    How can I stay i...

  • Where Do You Meet Actors Outside The Audition Process?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Where do TV directors meet actors?
    How can I meet a TV director?
    Where are the places that will get me in front of prominent television directors?
    How can I get me face in front of a TV director?
    If I am really social, c...

  • When, If Ever, Can Actors Reach Directly Out To Directors?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Can I call Kate Dennis any time I like?
    Is Kate Dennis open to talent emailing her directly?
    Can I call Kate Dennis?
    Can I get in contact with Kate Dennis?
    Is Kate Dennis open to actors reaching out directly?

  • What Are Some Dos & Don't For Actor Demoreels?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    What makes an effective demo reel?
    What should I not do in my demo reel?
    What should I avoid in my demo reel?
    What makes a great demo reel?
    Is my demo reel good enough?
    Is my demo reel effective?
    How can I put together a...

  • Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited self tapes?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Would Kate Dennis ever watch a tape she did not ask for?
    Is Kate Dennis open to unsolicited self tape?
    If I send a self tape to a film director, do you think they will watch it?
    Will directors watch a blind submission?
    I...

  • Do You Teach Any Classes?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn

    Is Kate Dennis teaching any classes at this time?
    Is Kate Dennis teaching actors at this time?
    Any classes with Kate Dennis coming up?
    Is Kate Dennis teaching soon?
    What classes are you teaching at this time Kate Dennis?
    What...