This is a common thought… here’s the scoop: There is no viable difference to us if you are SAG-E or SAG… AS LONG AS you are 100% willing to join the minute you become a “must-join”. The only time union status is a tough-call is if you are non-union. The reason being, in order to Taft Hartley an actor, we have to prove to SAG-AFTRA that you are the only person outside of all union actors that is best suited …
Your social media is NOT going make or break your career. For the most part, no one is going to have time to even CHECK your social media, let alone track how many followers or engagement you have. Think about (in a normal world) the amount of time we have to cast a pilot or TV episode (spoiler: IT AINT A LOT!) To say that we’d have the time in our day to check your social media is not realistic. …
If you’ve legitimately signed paperwork with your agent and they are franchised; meaning they are licensed by the state in which they operate and have been officially approved by SAG-AFTRA, then chances are, they are submitting you. It’s easy to blame your agent; they are the ones who are “supposed” to be getting you the audition. But it’s usually not their fault. They can only do so much with the tools you’re supplying them. If your reel is outdated and …
FALSE! Think about the amount of actors/roles we need to see in a day. Generally, we have the mentally of “if aint broke, don’t fix it!” If we thought the take was great, don’t question it. After all, we’re the ones who know what the producers and directors are looking for. It’s about letting go and trust, trust, trust.
So many different “rules”, opinions & ideas are thrown out there, it’s sometimes hard to know what the right answer is. Self tapes are not replacing live auditions. Self tapes are a great way to still audition for a role when you physically can’t be in the room. Despite this, you still won’t get the advantage of having a casting director direct you into the take that is going to help you get the job. Self tapes are generally used …