TOM AUDITION
IF THESE SIDES ARE STILL UP - CASTING IS STILL OPEN.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR TAPE ASAP
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.
- Mountaineering gear if you have it, otherwise general snow or winter attire. Hat with ear flaps if you have it.
- If you have glasses similar to the ones in the reference image on the casting breakdown, please wear them!
- Please wear base layers ONLY for the slate, heavier layers for the scenes.
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.
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.
DIALOUGE: 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.
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.
DIALOUGE: 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.
SCENE 1: BEFORE HIKE (NO HAT)
Tom is taking a group of high school students on their annual mountaineering trip. At the beginning of the climb Tom appears confident, imposing and intellectually cocky, he demands respect.
Tom is hiking confidently early in the hike despite the increasingly poor conditions when one of his fellow teachers asks him to turn around, she wants to go down. Tom aggressively pressures her to continue upward, even though she is now begging. Her ultimately resorts to bullying her to continue, his students are shocked by his behavior.
The most important thing here are your facial expressions, body language, etc. not your words. Feel free to share a scene without any audio if you find that to be distracting.
SCENE 2: SNOW CAVE 1 (WEAR A BEANIE IF POSSIBLE)
Tom is huddled in a snow cave with the other students trying to stay warm and wait out the storm. He is quiet, he is realizing that he has endangered all of these students and hypothermia is setting in. He is confused, zoned out, and despondent.
Please do not overdo the freezing element here, he is not shaking uncontrollably yet, but he is very cold.
SCENE 3: BUILDING SNOW CAVE (BEANIE)
Tom is trying to build up the snow cave, he is digging feverishly. He is desperate, delirious and freezing. Eventually he leans back and screams up to the sky.
SCENE 4: SNOW CAVE (BEANIE)
Tom is back in the snow cave He is now Hypothermic and is uncontrollably shivering. Cut to him in the same position but he is non-responsive, he has passed away.
Tom is taking a group of high school students on their annual mountaineering trip. At the beginning of the climb Tom appears confident, imposing and intellectually cocky, he demands respect.
Tom is hiking confidently early in the hike despite the increasingly poor conditions when one of his fellow teachers asks him to turn around, she wants to go down. Tom aggressively pressures her to continue upward, even though she is now begging. Her ultimately resorts to bullying her to continue, his students are shocked by his behavior.
The most important thing here are your facial expressions, body language, etc. not your words. Feel free to share a scene without any audio if you find that to be distracting.
SCENE 2: SNOW CAVE 1 (WEAR A BEANIE IF POSSIBLE)
Tom is huddled in a snow cave with the other students trying to stay warm and wait out the storm. He is quiet, he is realizing that he has endangered all of these students and hypothermia is setting in. He is confused, zoned out, and despondent.
Please do not overdo the freezing element here, he is not shaking uncontrollably yet, but he is very cold.
SCENE 3: BUILDING SNOW CAVE (BEANIE)
Tom is trying to build up the snow cave, he is digging feverishly. He is desperate, delirious and freezing. Eventually he leans back and screams up to the sky.
SCENE 4: SNOW CAVE (BEANIE)
Tom is back in the snow cave He is now Hypothermic and is uncontrollably shivering. Cut to him in the same position but he is non-responsive, he has passed away.
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
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!
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.
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.