Finding Your Own Auditions
There are many strategies, places and ways to find or get auditions... they are all listed here in this empowering section. Don't forget - this is your career... noone else will hand you opportunities or success - you must go out and grab it for yourself!
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Intro to Finding Your Own Auditions
A career is based a network. Do not rest on your laurels, you have to get out there and look.
1. Why do I need to find my own work if I have an agent?
2. Pro-active marketing
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How Can I Find My Own Auditions?
A list of the top legitimate self-submission sites can be found here:
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Do Real Casting Offices Hold Open Call Auditions?
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How Can I Find My Own Auditions?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow do I find auditions myself?
Where can I find my own auditions?
What websites can I find my own auditions?
Any tips on finding auditions?
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I Don't Have Representation - What Can I Do?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comI don't have representation but I know which Casting Director is casting this role I'm perfect for - what can I do?
Can I communicate directly with casting?
How do I be professional without representation?
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Does Casting Hire Non-Union Actors?
With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
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Will I not be hired if I stay non-union?
Does being non-union look bad?
Will a CD not audition me if I'm n... -
How Can I Get Or Find More Auditions?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat are the reasons why I'm not getting auditions?
How can I improve my marketing materials to get m... -
Should I Pay To Do Casting Or Agent/Manager Showcases?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comShould I do a manager showcase?
Any point to an agent showcase?
What will I get out of a showcase?
Should I pay for a showcase?
Should I meet casting via a showcase?
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Where Can I Find Auditions For My Child?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWhat websites are good for fining auditions for children?
Any tips on finding auditions for child actors?
Is Facebook safe to look for auditions for children?
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How Can I Find Work Or Get More Auditions For Sitcoms?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I need to train to be on a sitcom?
How can I get a sitcom role?
Where can I train so casting direc... -
How Much Do The Casting Websites Cost To Join For Finding My Own Auditions?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow much is Actors Access?
How much are casting websites?
What is the cost to look for my own auditions?
What is the cheapest way I can find auditions?
How much should I expect to pay for finding auditions?
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When I'm Finding My Own Auditions, What Is My Most Important Tool?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow important is a good headshot?
Will casting watch my demo reel on a submission?
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Where Do I Find Auditions / Acting Jobs?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow do I find auditions?
Where can I find audition?
What kind of auditions should I look for?
What can I do to find auditions?
Where to look for good auditions?
Where are auditions?
How do I get acting work?
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What Are The Differences In The Casting Websites When Finding My Own Auditions?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comWhat is breakdown services?
Which casting service does my agent and manager use most?
Why do some projects feature on actors access?
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What Is The Difference Between All The Casting Website's Projects?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comWhat project will I find on La Casting?
What project will I find on Breakdown Services?
What project will I find on Casting Frontier?
What is the difference between Actors Access and Breakdown Services?
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What Are The Differences In The Casting Websites When Finding My Own Auditions?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comWhy sign up to all these casting websites?
What is the best casting website?
What are the legit casting websites?
What are the essential casting websites to join?
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Is It Worth Signing Up For A Year To Actors Access To Find My Own Auditions?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat do I get out of Actors Access?
Why do I need Actors Access?
How much does Actors Access cost?
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What SAG-AFTRA Actors Are Best Catered To On Actors Access?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs Actors Access worthwhile as a working actor?
Why do I need Actors Access if I have an agent?
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How Do I Get My Agent of Manager To Push Me More For Auditions?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow do I get more auditions from my rep?
Any tips on making my agent work harder?
Can I get my agent to work harder?
Why isn't my manager working harder for me?
How do I inspire my agent to do more for me?
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If I Hear About An Audition, Is It OK To Ask My Representation To Submit Me?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comCan I email my manager about auditions I hear about?
Can I press my agent to submit for certain roles?
I'm perfect for a role, how do I get my agent to submit?
What can I do to make my agent get me an audition for a ce... -
How Do I Meet / Network With Up & Coming Directors In Order To Find Auditions?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow do I meet new directors?
Where can I meet up and coming directors?
Where do I go to meet new filmmakers?
What are the good film schools to meet directors?
How can I connect with new filmmakers?
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Should I Add Casting Directors Or Directors On Facebook Following My Audition?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comIs it appropriate to add casting directors or directors on Facebook?
Can I follow casting directors on social media after meeting them?
Should I follow directors on social media following an audition?
Can I follow up a...
