Self Tape Essentials for Casting Success
Australian Actors Studio, in partnership with Audition Buddy; is all about celebrating talent who choose to use an accent in their self tape.
Maintaining an accent is essential when forming a positive rapport with the casting director.
For further information, please contact David Armstrong at 0733584949 or info@studioaustralia.com.au.
How do we make an accent sound real in a self tape?
Casting directors often state in their casting brief that a specific accent, like standard American accent is required. To achieve this, talent must firstly hear the accent in their mind before trying to use it in an audition tape. If talent are not confident about using an accent, they should use their natural dialect, instead.
Creatively, there is a significant difference between taking a creative risk and possibly risking the rapport we are trying to establish with the Casting Director. An accent that sounds real in a self tape, takes a lot of self-confidence. The Casting Director will hear the accent immediately, witness the truth in the eyes of the talent, particularly if the accent is patchy, unclear, or not believable.
How can we leave a lasting impression on the Casting Director?
Crafting an audition tape performance rich in a believable accent is absolutely essential. It will stand out more than the performance itself if the accent is inconsistent.
Bella’s expertise highlights the importance of delivering a consistent accent in a self tape. This creative skill can be achieved by anyone with lots of practice and consistency.
The Australian Actors Studio provides an inclusive training environment for actors and non-actors alike. This is ideal for supporting creative risks like accents and dialects, especially in a self tape performance.
Ultimately, our acting school aims to support acting students towards a successful career on stage, on screen, voice-over and self-tape performances. Becoming a professional auditioner is a mindset, just like success.
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