SMART ASSETS "IN DEEP"
HUSBAND AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
Self Tape Submissions are due by 10pm Tuesday August 22nd
SMART ASSETS "IN DEEP"
TECHNICAL SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS
RECORDING DEVICE / FRAMING:
LIGHTING / AUDIO:
LOCATION:
WARDROBE:
- You can record your self-taped audition on a cell phone camera, you do not need a fancy camera.
- Your phone or camera should record in the landscape / horizontal position (Sideways)
LIGHTING / AUDIO:
- Record your audition in a well-lit area. Soft and/or natural light is preferred.
- Your light source should come from behind the camera, not from behind you, otherwise we will only see your silhouette.
LOCATION:
- Record in an uncluttered area where we can see you clearly. Ideally against a neutral backdrop. You can film outdoors if you have good lighting and it is quiet. Avoid loud or noisy areas (i.e. fans, street noise, etc.).
WARDROBE:
- Jeans and T-Shirt
SLATE / INTRODUCTION VIDEO
Frame yourself in camera so you can be seen from head to toe
1. What is your full name?
2. How tall are you
2. Where are you located?
4. Are you represented by a talent agent? If so, who?
5. Do you have any visible tattoos (arms, hands, calves, neck, etc.). If so, please show them to us.
After you answer all questions show us your side profiles (turn to the right and pause, then turn to the left and pause)
If you are auditioning for multiple roles, you do not need to do multiple slates, just do one that covers all of the questions listed for both roles.
2. How tall are you
2. Where are you located?
4. Are you represented by a talent agent? If so, who?
5. Do you have any visible tattoos (arms, hands, calves, neck, etc.). If so, please show them to us.
After you answer all questions show us your side profiles (turn to the right and pause, then turn to the left and pause)
If you are auditioning for multiple roles, you do not need to do multiple slates, just do one that covers all of the questions listed for both roles.
SCENE INSTRUCTIONS AND SCRIPT
FRAMING: Frame yourself in camera so you can be seen from the knees up.
EYE LINE: Do not read your lines directly into the camera. Look slightly off camera to your right or left when responding to the different characters.
TAKES: Please provide 3 different and unique takes of the following scene. You will notice that there are 3 different versions of your second line. Please change this line for each take so that we can see all 3 lines read across 3 takes.
Please have someone read the opposite characters rights offcamera if possible.
CONTEXT: You stubbornly decided to build your own backyard pool instead of hiring a professional. You are now stuck knee deep in cement at the bottom of the pool. Your wife is at the top looking down on you. You are not in distress, you are genuinely surprised and laughing at yourself.
Character reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET4GkoAb4No
SCRIPT:
OPEN ON WIFE LOOKING DOWN INTO UNFINISHED POOL AT HER HUSBAND STANDS KNEE-DEEP IN HARDENED CONCRETE
HUSBAND:
"In hindsight, probably shouldn’t have tried to build the pool myself."
WIFE:
(NOT TOO CROSS OR ANGRY)
"I’ll cancel our dinner reservations"
HUSBAND:
Line Option 1 - It dried so fast
Line Option 2 - Why did I wear sandals
Line Options 3 - Is cement the same as concrete?
THE TWO FIRE AND RESCUE GUYS BEGIN JACKHAMMERING THE CONCRETE AROUND YOU
HUSBAND:
I’m sure you guys see this all the time.
(TURNS TO OTHER GUY)
Right?
EYE LINE: Do not read your lines directly into the camera. Look slightly off camera to your right or left when responding to the different characters.
TAKES: Please provide 3 different and unique takes of the following scene. You will notice that there are 3 different versions of your second line. Please change this line for each take so that we can see all 3 lines read across 3 takes.
Please have someone read the opposite characters rights offcamera if possible.
CONTEXT: You stubbornly decided to build your own backyard pool instead of hiring a professional. You are now stuck knee deep in cement at the bottom of the pool. Your wife is at the top looking down on you. You are not in distress, you are genuinely surprised and laughing at yourself.
Character reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET4GkoAb4No
SCRIPT:
OPEN ON WIFE LOOKING DOWN INTO UNFINISHED POOL AT HER HUSBAND STANDS KNEE-DEEP IN HARDENED CONCRETE
HUSBAND:
"In hindsight, probably shouldn’t have tried to build the pool myself."
WIFE:
(NOT TOO CROSS OR ANGRY)
"I’ll cancel our dinner reservations"
HUSBAND:
Line Option 1 - It dried so fast
Line Option 2 - Why did I wear sandals
Line Options 3 - Is cement the same as concrete?
THE TWO FIRE AND RESCUE GUYS BEGIN JACKHAMMERING THE CONCRETE AROUND YOU
HUSBAND:
I’m sure you guys see this all the time.
(TURNS TO OTHER GUY)
Right?
PHOTO SUBMISSION
Please prepare the below photos and upload them using the form linked at the bottom of this page. They do not need to be taken specifically for this project, as long as they represent your current look (haircut, hair color, facial hair, etc.)
NO HATS, SUNGLASSES OR FILTERS
NO HATS, SUNGLASSES OR FILTERS
1. Headshot: 1-2 recent headshots. This does not have to be a professional headshot photo. Any recent, nice quality photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters.
2. Full Body Photos: 1-2 full body recent photos showing your current body type.
3. General: Feel free to also include any additional photos that you think casting would be interested in. Lifestyle photos, etc.
2. Full Body Photos: 1-2 full body recent photos showing your current body type.
3. General: Feel free to also include any additional photos that you think casting would be interested in. Lifestyle photos, etc.
SUBMITTING YOUR AUDITION FILES
AUDITION FILES ARE DUE BY 7PM ON TUESDAY AUGUST 22ND
You can submit your audition files to us one of 2 ways:
1. CASTING NETWORKS: Upload your audition (slate, audition, photos) to the Casting Networks self-tape request.
This only applies to talent who received their audition invite via Casting Networks. Please prioritize this option if you have it.
2. DROPBOX: Upload your files to the below Dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/request/aDyWCrYpXvVlJSpFNyB8
If you have any issues, don't hesitate to reach out via email - [email protected]
You can submit your audition files to us one of 2 ways:
1. CASTING NETWORKS: Upload your audition (slate, audition, photos) to the Casting Networks self-tape request.
This only applies to talent who received their audition invite via Casting Networks. Please prioritize this option if you have it.
2. DROPBOX: Upload your files to the below Dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/request/aDyWCrYpXvVlJSpFNyB8
If you have any issues, don't hesitate to reach out via email - [email protected]