How to Audition for Movies
If I was a gambling man, I’d be willing to wager that most actors realised they wanted to be actors by watching movies. They were early points of inspiration for me, and since then I’ve...
Auditioning Information
If you’ve landed here, chances are you have an audition coming up. First of all: congratulations! You might be feeling excited about the opportunity, but also a little bit nervous. And that’s okay, because auditions can be terrifying.
They’re scary things for three reasons:
- You have to perform and be vulnerable in front of a casting director, director, producer or all the above.
- You have to prepare against a strict time limit, sometimes without the benefit of a full script or any idea of who your character is.
- You want the role: you are an actor and so you want to be working. This pressure, alone, can make auditioning a nerve-racking experience.
Luckily, auditioning is not a talent, but a skill. This means you can learn to improve your chances of booking that once-in-a-lifetime gig. For guides, articles and resources on every aspect of the auditioning process, check out what we have to offer below:
Audition Articles
How to Get Better at Auditioning
Even actors of the highest calibre agree that auditioning is hard. We’ve all been in an audition where we’ve stuttered while introducing ourselves, dropped lines, lost connection to what we’re saying and said a very...
Travelling Self-Tape Kit
We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re on tour, maybe you’re in a regional shoot location, or maybe you’ve just left for a holiday, when suddenly, out of the clear blue sky comes an audition. While...
Am I Ready to Start Auditioning?
Hi friends, so I get asked this question a lot. Like more than you would think. Even more than what you’re thinking right now. Yes you. Sorry I got a bit sidetracked there. Anyway, this...
What to Expect at a Film or TV Audition
Film and TV auditions are a big deal. When it comes to career progression as an actor, landing a major role in either film or TV can be completely game-changing. More than anything else, success...
How to Audition for Amazon Prime
This article is going to be exploring how you as an actor can land an audition, and, ultimately, a role on an Amazon Prime project. We’re going to take a deep dive into three actors...
5 Ways to Calm Remote Audition Nerves
The location of auditions may have changed, but that doesn’t mean the anxiety has gone away. In fact, many performers find auditioning remotely to be even scarier. If you’re one of them – never fear!...
Stop Doing This Before Every Audition
Warning: potential trigger phrase ahead. “Whenever you’re ready.” Those three words may make you itch all over, but I want you to comb the audition files in your brain for what they elicit. Make sure...
Best Camera for Self-Tapes
What camera you use for self-tapes could be the difference between booking a job, and not. If it’s out of focus, the quality is low, the frame rate all over the place – you will...
How to do a Slate for an Audition
“IDENTS AND SELF-TAPES AND SLATES! OH MY!” Do not fret, my dear uncertain, auditioning thespians, wandering through the treacherous online casting woods. As if the process of auditioning isn’t daunting enough, these days the do’s...