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SANDY 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 / MAKEUP / HAIR INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Casual sweatshirt (crew neck if possible) and jeans
  • PLEASE DO NOT WEAR ANY MAKEUP FOR THIS AUDITION
  • If you have bangs, please part your hair in the middle and wear your bangs down on your forehead swept towards one side.
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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 willing to change your hair?
5. Are you represented by a talent agent? If so, who? 

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.

EYELINE:
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.

REALISITC:
 
We are looking for performances that feel genuine and authentic, nothing over dramatic or theatrical, 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: THE WAITING ROOM

​You are a sophomore in highs chool, Your friends and boyfriend went on a mountaineering trip but you did not join. All of your friends have got lost in a snow storm and you know that at least 3 people have passed away, but you don’t know who. Please show us :20-30 of you sitting in a waiting room at the hospital room waiting for an update. You are incredibly lonely, upset, trapped and consumed by your heartbreak but you are also determined to stay and wait. She is not freaking out or sobbing.

Please do not rush this scene, give it the time it requires to have it feel natural. Feel free to do multiple takes of this scene if you want to show us different versions on his reaction. 


​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. 

Selfie: Include at least one recent selfie.

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. 

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
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  • Self Tape FAQs
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