The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

A podcast by Martin Bentsen

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Business Arts Education

155 Episodes

  1. Ep. 115: How To Turn a Minor Acting Role Into a Bigger Opportunity... Step by Step

    Published: 12/12/2024

  2. Ep. 114: Why “Playing It Safe” in Auditions Could Be Sabotaging Your Acting Career

    Published: 12/9/2024

  3. Ep. 113: The Secret Steps Casting Directors Take When Choosing Who to Invite to Acting Auditions – What You Need to Know

    Published: 12/5/2024

  4. Ep. 112: Unlocking the Secret to Memorable Performances and WAY More Acting Auditions – Mastering the "Likability Factor"

    Published: 12/2/2024

  5. Ep. 111: 3 Ways Struggling Film Actors Can Find Acting Work and Auditions... Despite Low Industry Production Rates

    Published: 11/25/2024

  6. Ep. 110: Major Red Flags That Will Make Film Acting Agents Pass on You – And How To Avoid Them

    Published: 11/21/2024

  7. Ep. 109: Is Your Agent Actually Helping You? Why a Manager Could Get You MORE Film Acting Auditions

    Published: 11/18/2024

  8. Ep. 108: Build a Thriving Acting Career & Get More Auditions - Interview with Rahti Gorfien

    Published: 11/14/2024

  9. Ep. 107: Get More Film Acting Auditions by Creating a Stage Name

    Published: 11/11/2024

  10. Ep. 106: Improve Your Acting Mindset & Strategy - Interview with Andrew Roth

    Published: 11/7/2024

  11. Ep. 105: How to Request an "Audition & Submissions Report" Without Offending Your Film Acting Agent

    Published: 11/4/2024

  12. Ep. 104: How to Deal With Unsupportive Family & Friends in Your Film Acting Career

    Published: 10/31/2024

  13. Ep. 103: "The Actor Career Chapters" for a Successful Acting Career, More Film Auditions, and Agents

    Published: 10/28/2024

  14. Ep. 102: How to Stop Being a "Classroom Actor" and Start Booking Real, SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

    Published: 10/24/2024

  15. Ep. 101: Not Hearing Back from Agents for Film Acting When You Submit? Do This.

    Published: 10/21/2024

  16. Ep. 100: How to Get Acting Auditions for Any High-Level Television Show

    Published: 10/17/2024

  17. Ep. 99: Becoming a Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic)

    Published: 10/14/2024

  18. Ep. 98: How to Become SAG-AFTRA Eligible for Bigger Acting Auditions

    Published: 10/10/2024

  19. Ep. 97: Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for New Film Acting Coaches and Classes

    Published: 10/7/2024

  20. Ep. 96: How to Feel More Confident in Cold Readings for Acting Auditions (Interview)

    Published: 10/3/2024

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Struggling to book your first speaking role in a network-level production? If so, this podcast is for you. You'll learn how to find and sign with great agents, how to start getting access to high-quality auditions, and how to book major union speaking roles. Each episode addresses specific challenges faced by aspiring screen actors, including: - What casting directors are really looking for in screen actors. - How to find and impress legit, high-level agents. - How to build strong industry connections (even if you don't know anyone yet). New episodes are released Mondays and Thursdays, each filled with tactical advice to help you work through different challenges. Host Martin Bentsen has helped over 6000 actors since 2009, and has been featured in Backstage, Casting Networks, NYU Tisch, and more Ready to dive in? Start by listening to fan-favorite Episode #14: "Where to Find Legit Auditions (Without an Agent)."