which is widely recognized as the original casting resource. They are also part of the same company that runs Breakdown Services, Ltd.
#ACTOR ACCESS TV#
Actors Access This site is primarily for theatrical jobs, anything on the stage and screen (both TV / Film) and it is common to see posts for student films as well as web based shows and occasionally voice over. Prices are accurate as of January of 2020. Here are the benefits and breakdowns of the primary sites used in Hollywood. Here is a spreadsheet of sites that allow video uploaded to your acting profile: I’ve covered the primary sites used in Los Angeles but there may be others not listed here. Some are more actor friendly or have better functionality or keep their sites up-to-date with current technology but if you don’t have the budget to subscribe to them all, then ask your agent/manager which one they use most to submit you, then invest there first.
In my opinion the most popular casting sites, in alphabetical order, are: Actors Access, Backstage, Casting Frontier and Casting Networks (aka LACasting, etc.). Casting doesn’t mind if you’ve paid a demo reel company to shoot your scene, you just need to be undeniably good and the production value must be great. Something from a show that has already aired is best or write your own only if you’re a talented writer. Make sure the scene is NOT from currently casting project or something with an NDA. Creating your own self-tape or demo reel footage is ok but it must have amazing production quality or they won’t notice your acting.Some people put their name and contact info across the bottom of the whole scene but that is redundant because the submission site has all of your info and it may be distracting. Many casting sites have options for unlimited video, if you have one of these accounts it’s better to have 4 clips that are under 1 minute than one 4 minute demo reel.Review the file size and length limitation for each site before you start uploading.Presenting your video in landscape/horizontal is still preferable on all the sites.Great examples are playing an instrument, a sport or showing a talent like juggling or beatboxing. If you are an expert at something, create 30 second videos to show you are excellent.Always be updating your profile and removing old clips. It’s better to have nothing than a poor sample of your talent. 1 minute is a long time, shorter is better. Be a brutal editor and cut the performance to feature you.All video should have excellent sound and be well lit or they won’t notice your acting.In this article there are tips for getting started and I break down each casting site, what it’s known for and where you can add video and if it gives you an advantage (spoiler: it does!) This relatively simple step will help you stand out from the growing pack of actors and on some sites, your submission will appear above all the actors who don’t include video. You must add video to your casting sites.
#ACTOR ACCESS FOR FREE#
There are apps and software you can get for free or on the cheap that make it easy to edit video and some TV shows have been filmed on camera phones! So, what I’m saying is there is really no excuse. Today, if you don’t have video, especially video that is current, on your profile it is definitely hurting you! Thankfully most of the casting sites have made it very easy to add your clips. Several years ago video clips on the casting sites were a ‘nice to have’. Video is the best way to set yourself apart, grab casting’s attention and show you’re serious about acting. Do you have current video uploaded to every casting site? If not, they you are losing out. I have spent the past year uncovering all best practices for the online casting sites and the conclusion? VIDEO is the number one thing that will get you in the audition room and it’s often missing from many actors online profiles. I’ll admit that title was pure click bait… because if you have been paying attention then you shouldn’t be surprised.
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