Thursday, October 18, 2012

Casting Assistance (originally from 2011)

So, you showed up (or submitted online with a headshot and cover letter) for for a Casting/Audition...

Next, I will IMDb you. After that: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and finally just plain Google you AND if you included links on your resume or in your email I will go through every single one. I will be searching all of these sites to 1) find out about you 2) judge your professional level 3) learn your level and interest in social media and self promotion.

Because RnDES has "only" made short films to date or because we "currently" ask people to work for IMDb cred, DVD, food, etc... does not mean that we are not a "real" company. I/We take RnD Entertainment Studios serious and treat it as a professional full-time job and I want people that will take their jobs, whether cast or crew, seriously as-well. We get many people auditioning that have NO experience - and we use them often, if they have passion and interest in this as their future. Occassionally however, we get the person that came with a friend or just wanted to audition to "try it out". Please don't.

No matter what your passion or chosen profession, everyone had "no experience" at one time and we get that. I love finding people that I can help grow and develope. Even though I know that they will leave us for the better paying job or experience.

Passion and professionalism will get you a long way. Just remember that.

Don.

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