KEEP YOUR BLANKETY BLANK HEADSHOTS UP TO DATE:

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

KEEP YOUR BLANKETY BLANK HEADSHOTS UP TO DATE:

After getting a casting call from a Producer not too long ago. I discovered that many beginning actors may not know the best way to go about submitting themselves for roles in films, commercials, plays, etc. As an actor, one might assume that everyone with a passion for acting would stay up to date on proper etiquette in submitting headshots and resumes to prospective “employers”, but it seems that's a wrong assumption. So, I'm here to help.

The term "employers” is used loosely because acting gigs are not always paying gigs. Whether you are being paid for your acting abilities or not, you should always take every opportunity seriously and professionally. 

Here is the biggest  DON'T DO when submitting for an acting role

#1 Don't send an outdated photo or picture that doesn't look like you.

When you submit a photo, it shouldn't be more than 1 to 2 years old, and we prefer 1.5 yrs.The more recent the photo, the better. Especially if you drastically change your looks by cutting or coloring your hair. If the only headshot you have is of your blonde hair and you've recently dyed it black, then maybe it's time for a new headshot! The casting department won't be too happy if you come in to an audition looking different than in your headshot. OUR CASTING DEPT is the one that gets the wrath of the Director or Producer.  Just ask those that handle the castings that CAN AND DO PAY A LOT OF MONEY. Adotopmally your resume 

#2 Don't submit a picture of your picture.

If you are serious about your path as an actor, then you should always have a high quality photograph to send in for submission at any given time, no matter what device you are using. You should always keep the original photo saved on your computer in a special “Acting” file so you can easily locate it. It's a good idea to email the high-res photo to yourself as an attachment, and save or flag that email. It's also a wise idea to save that photo to your mobile device or even Google Drive. This way, you should always have access to your high-resolution headshot for sharing. Remember, be sure to save the first original photo as “LastName, FirstName Headshot.jpg” before emailing it to yourself or anyone else.