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RALPH 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. 

WARDROBE INSTRUCTIONS
  • Mountaineering gear if you have it, otherwise general snow or winter attire.
  • If you have glasses similar to the ones in the reference image, please wear them! 
  • ​Please wear base layers ONLY for the slate, heavier layers for the scenes.

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, don't go over the top. 

REMEMBER THE CHARECTER DESCRIPTION FROM THE CASTING BREAKDOWN AND INCORPORATE THEM.
SCENE 1: BEFORE HIKE (NO HAT)

Ralph is an Outward Bound Guide taking a group of high school students on their annual mountaineering trip. He is a competent group leader, but isn't an Alpha type. All of the students just got off the bus and are prepping their gear. Show us around :20 of you dutifully checking on students, prepping and encouraging them, checking their gear, etc. 

SCENE 2: SNOW CAVE (BEANIE)

Ralph is huddled in the snow cave with the students trying to stay warm and survive. He is exhausted, uncomfortable, freezing and worried. He is quietly weighing their survival options and assessing his co-leader's rapidly fading ability to command. 

Please do not overdo the freezing element here, he is not shaking uncontrollably, but he is very cold. 

SCENE 3: HELICOPTER (BEANIE)

Ralph made it down the mountain after leaving the snow cave to get help. He is now in a search and rescue helicopter scanning the mountain anxiously. He feels the weight of the world as he tries to assist in finding the rest of the group. 


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

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
  • HBO Documentary Casting
    • Ann Audition
    • Background Audition
    • Charlie Audition
    • Dee Audition
    • Ed Audition
    • Frank Audition
    • General Students Audition
    • Giles Audition
    • Joel Audition
    • John Audition
    • Mar Audition
    • Marion Audition
    • Mick Audition
    • Mike Audition
    • Molly Audition
    • Patrick Audition
    • Ralph Audition
    • Richard Audition
    • Susan Audition
    • Tom Audition