AUDITIONING ETIQUETTE

I helped a friend audition about 100 people over the last two weeks. I learned
a lot by doing that. I think it's important to do the opposite of what you want
to
do. If you want to act, cast. If you want your film in a festival, be a
festival
programmer. You'll see a surprising contrast in what works and what doesn't.

Very breifly, a couple of things that stood out from the audtion sessions:

-Don't be a flake. I recognized a few people on the list who flaked on me
(again) from a previous casting call which they flaked on. You think they'll
get
another shot of even getting an audition from me again? Also, if another
filmmaker runs a list by me, I'll immediately point them out, so they don't
waste
people's time. That slot could have been booked by a serious actor. If you're
running late or can't make it, call and leave a message. Let us know asap.

-Be pleasant. When we're scoring many actors, a lot of them will tie in terms
of performance, so guess who gets thrown out? Yup, the grumpy ones.

-Don't take forever to get into character. We had one who took about 30
seconds before each reading for all the different roles. We just sat there
looking at each other wondering if she had a migraine or something. If you're
going to do that, make sure you can deliver the goods like Pacino.

-Don't wear black because when we went back and watched the video, all
people in black looked formless.

Here's a good article on auditioning from NowCasting.com that talks more in
detail about similar experiences I had.

https://www.nowcasting.com/actorsink/article.php?articleID=500&lastUpdate=
20050118104537

-Anup

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INDIE DISTRIBUTION

Laemmle and Zeller Partner On New Distribution Outfit; First Release is "Up
For Grabs"

"Laemmle and Zeller said that they will focus on releasing indepedendent
films and said that because their new company has no extra overhead, they
will remain highly selective when deciding to release a movie...

...Laemmle and Zeller said that they are in negotiations on two other films.
LZF will release 4-8 films each year according to the partners. "

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/iw/20050118/110607060000.html
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CARE TO DANCE?

Indie Spirit Lives on at Sundance

"Critics say the Sundance Film Festival has become too big, too commercial,
too focused on celebrity sightings and star-driven movies at the expense of
spotlighting undiscovered talent. "

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/ap/20050119/110617368000.html

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Also if you're in the Park City area around Sundance time, check out Sharat
Raju's excellent short film 'AMERICAN MADE'.

-Anup

http://www.americanmadethemovie.com
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WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE?

Golden Gate Officials Angry With Filmmaker

"The film project was proposed as a documentary intended to "capture the
grandeur" of the Golden Gate Bridge.

But after a year, filmmaker Eric Steel ended up with footage of 19 deaths and
several attempts by people who wanted to end their lives by jumping off what
is regarded as the world's No. 1 suicide landmark. "

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=493&ncid=790&e=7&u=/
ap/20050120/ap_en_mo/golden_gate_suicides

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AIDA
Australian Institute of Dramatic Arts

Come see the next new wave of AIDA actors in "MOUTH OPEN, SLIGHT
SMILE..." an acting showcase. Our first Showcase in early 2004 had full
houses. You want training? We got training!! Tasty eats. Icy libations.
UNFORTUNATELY NO FREE VALET PARKING IS AVAILABLE FOR
STUDENTS, but come anyway and support your peers. And some of the best
unseen talent in Los Angeles!

Wednesdays: January 19th, 26th, and February 2nd at 7:30pm.
The Complex Theatres.
6472 Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood. 90038. @ Wilcox in Hollywood.
Under the direction of CEO Paul J. Parker.
Go to http://www.aidaacting.com for more details.

Finally our next FREE acting classes will be on Monday January 31st, 2005
witlh classes at both 6pm and 8.30pm. to register tell friends to go to
www.aidaacting.com

We look forward to seeing you at AIDA in January 2005
Paul Parker
CEO
AIDA

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RADIO KILLED THE POLITICAL STAR

Clear Channel Rolls Out More Liberal Talk Radio

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050120/media_nm/
media_clearchannel_dc

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