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TACOTIME AUDITION

SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION BY 8PM ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH

TECHNICAL SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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  • 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:
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Please wear what you would wear to go eat at a fast food restaurant, something casual and comfortable. 

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? 
5. Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies that would prevent you from eating wheat, dairy or meat on camera? 

If you have glasses on, please take them off briefly and smile. 
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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 waist up. You can be sitting. Face the camera. 
SCENE 1: Eating

Please show us :30+ of you eating handheld food like a burrito, taco, sandwich, quesadilla, etc. (whatever works best for you).  Within this 30 seconds please change up the way that you are holding your food at least 3 times (one hand, two hands, different angles, etc.). REMEMBER: YOU ARE ENJOYING YOUR FOOD.
SCENE 2: Rolling a burrito. WE NEED TO SEE YOUR HANDS. 

Please show us :20 of you rolling a tortilla (or something similar) into a burrito (or something burrito shaped). When you are finished put it on a tray and hold it out towards the camera with a smile. 

PHOTO SUBMISSION:

Please prepare the below photos and upload them using the form linked at the bottom of this page.
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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.

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. 

Hands / Forearms: Include photos of the front and back of your hands and forearms. 

SUBMITTING YOUR AUDITION FILES

SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION BY 8PM ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH
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Please submit your audition files using the form below. If you have any issues email us at [email protected]
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