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JOHN AUDITION

IF THESE SIDES ARE STILL UP - CASTING IS STILL OPEN.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR TAPE ASAP

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. 
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WARDROBE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Snow attire, jacket, pants, hat (beanie), gloves. 
  • 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:

​Frame yourself in camera so you can be seen from the waist up.  All of these scenes are non-verbal, we really need to see how you can express these subtle emotions with your face and eyes. Feel free to not record sound. Feel free to look directly at the camera or near the camera, we want to see your face clearly!

SUBTLE IS THE NAME OF THE GAME HERE. 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. 
SCENE 1: BUS: (No hat in this scene)

John is on the bus on his way to an annual school mountaineering trip. He doesn't feel well because he was partying the night before. He wants to get the whole thing over with but is resigned to being here. 

Show us :15 seconds of John on the bus

SCENE 2: TOM'S BULLYING  (WEAR A BEANIE FOR THIS SCENE)

John is hiking up the mountain in the snow, it's cold and the conditions are much worse than expected. He comes up on a scene where one of his teachers is bullying another to keep going despite the poor conditions. He feels defensive of the unjust treatment of his teacher.He wants to turn around early with his teacher and is disgusted by this behavior. 

Show us :15 of this moment. You can add lines if it feels comfortable, but this is not required. 

SCENE 3: HIKE DOWN

John is hiking down the mountain with a small group who decided to turn around. He is cold and sick to his stomach.

Show us :15 of this moment.  


​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​
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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

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.
  • Home
  • The Work
  • The Process
  • Meet The Casting Director
  • Self Tape FAQs
  • Client Contact
  • Sign Up For Casting Calls
  • Manufcaturing Company Casting
  • BF Goodrich Commercial Casting
    • Grandkids Audition
    • Trail-running Son Audition
    • Trail-running Dad Audition
    • Canoeing Parents Audition Instructions
    • Grandpa Audition Instructions