Film Auditions
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When your agent or a casting agency calls you about a part in Film,
they will tell you the location, date and time and send you pages from
the Film's script (sides) if they are available. Producers and casting
directors choose pages from the script that will showcase the character
being read for. If the role is comedic, the audition content will be
a comedic scene.
Many times, especially as an actor becomes more experienced, they may
read for multiple roles depending on the play. If the film is about
six high school kids and you are reading for one of the girls, you
may be asked to read for more than one role. If you know this is in
advance, make sure to review all the roles. Usally a casting director
will have you read for a different part on the spot, without you knowing
prior. Stay calm. Just read the lines and try your best. The director
knows you aren't rehearsed for that role and many actors end up landing
parts they weren't even called in for.
In the audition it is okay to ask where to look once you begin,
especially if there is no camera in the room. Usually an actor should
perform in the direction of the casting director so he/she can see your
face. But don't make eye contact with them. This makes casting directors
uncomfortable because some may feel they have to acknowledge your performance.
You may read directly from the pages you are given. The main goal in
a Film audition is to nail the content and read what the page says.
You will have time to rehearse if you land the part, but in the audition,
pay attention to the content given.
If you get suggestions from the casting director on how to read, THAT'S
GOOD! This means the director is interested and you have caught his/her
attention. Take the suggestions in stride, and do what is requested,
after all, the director is whom you are trying to impress.
When finished, say thank you to everyone in the room. Even the person
operating the camera, and the PA who got you water. No matter what your
audition was like, leave making a good impression as a person, and as
a professional. And remember, don't call them, they'll call you.
When an audition is over, it's over. It is pointless to dwell on a bad
audition, or work your nerves up over your last one. The key is to keep
auditioning, and take advantage of the roles you get, big or small.
Every job is an opportunity.