ED AUDITION

Self Tapes are due ASAP, ideally by the evening of Sunday May 18th at the latest.
We will accept submissions into early next week, though they will be reviewed on as "as needed" basis.

TECHNICAL SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Record in the landscape / horizontal position (Sideways)
  • Film your audition in a well-lit area. Your light source should come from behind the camera, not from behind you.
  • Find an uncluttered area to film in where we can see you clearly. Ideally against a neutral backdrop.
  • Record your audition in a private, quiet space with no other loud or distracting noises. 

WARDROBE INSTRUCTIONS
  • Mountaineering gear if you have it, otherwise general snow or winter attire.​
  • Please wear base layers ONLY for the slate, heavier layers for the scenes.
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For recommendations on how to create a great self-tape, go to www.ironmountaincasting.com/self-tape-faqs​


SLATE / INTRODUCTION VIDEO:

​Frame yourself in camera so you can be seen from head to toe. Look directly into the camera and answer the below questions.
1. What is your full name? 
2.​ How tall are you? 
3. Where are you located? 
4. Are you represented by a talent agent? If so, who? 

If you have glasses on, please take them off briefly and smile. 
After you answer all questions smile with your teeth and then show us your side profiles. 

SCENES:

FRAMING: ​Frame yourself in camera so you can be seen from the chest up.

FOCUS ON YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS:  All of these scenes are non-verbal, we really need to see how you can express these subtle emotions with your face. Feel free to look directly at or near the camera, we want to be able to see most of your face. 

DIALOGUE: You are free to add some lines in here and there as you see fit, but please keep these moments mostly non-verbal.

SUBTLE NOT OVERLY DRAMATIC: We are looking for performances that feel genuine and authentic, nothing over dramatic or cheesy, we want to honor these real life experiences by portraying them realistically. Subtle is the name of the game here.

REMEMBER THE CHARECTER DESCRIPTION FROM THE CASTING BREAKDOWN AND INCORPORATE THEM.
SCENE 1:

Ed is a member of the local Mountain Rescue team. A group of high school students and adults have gone missing on a mountain during a blizzard and Ed is helping lead a Search and Rescue group. 

Ed is walking against a blinding storm (you can walk in place), he is fighting the elements but is quickly becoming overwhelmed. He stops and takes a moment to evaluate before making the frustrating call to half the rescue. Don't forget, Ed is a Pro not a novice. He is strong and tough, not overly emotional or afraid. 

PHOTO SUBMISSION

Please prepare the below photos and upload them using the form linked at the bottom of this page.
NO PHOTOS WITH HATS, SUNGLASSES OR FILTERS​​
Headshots: 1-2 Headshots. This does not have to be a professional headshot. Any recent, nice quality photo that reflects your current look will work. If you have professional headshots, feel free to include them. 

Full Body Photos: Please include at least one full body picture that reflects your current look. 

Tattoos or scars: If you have any prominent tattoos or major scars (hands, arms, chest, neck, face, calves) please include photos of them. 

Climbing / Snow Photos: If you have experience climbing / mountaineering / snow activities are you have photos of you enjoying these activities, please include them! 

SUBMITTING YOUR AUDITION FILES

Self Tapes are due ASAP, ideally by the evening of Sunday May 18th at the latest.
We will accept submissions into early next week, though they will be reviewed on as "as needed" basis.
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Please submit your audition files using the form below.
You can also upload your files to Casting Networks, but either way make sure to fill out the below form. 
Please do not upload your files to multiple places, choose one.