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. 75: Am I Ready for Real Acting Auditions? A Checklist for Aspiring Film Actors

    Published: 7/22/2024

  2. Ep. 74: Harrison Ford's Secrets to Becoming a Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Indiana Jones)

    Published: 7/18/2024

  3. Ep. 73: How to Network With Casting Directors to Unlock Major SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

    Published: 7/15/2024

  4. Ep. 72: How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" When Meeting with an Acting Agent

    Published: 7/11/2024

  5. Ep. 71: Natural vs. Unnatural Acting – The Key to Booking Bigger Auditions in Film

    Published: 7/8/2024

  6. Ep. 70: How to Use Casting Workshops to Get Major Auditions for SAG-AFTRA Acting Roles

    Published: 7/4/2024

  7. Ep. 69: How to Access Hidden SAG-AFTRA Auditions... Without Acting Agents

    Published: 7/1/2024

  8. Ep. 68: Are Your Acting Skills Good Enough for Bigger, SAG-AFTRA Auditions?

    Published: 6/27/2024

  9. Ep. 67: Is Acting School Necessary for SAG-AFTRA Roles and Agents?

    Published: 6/24/2024

  10. Ep. 66: Am I Ready for an Acting Agent? A Checklist for Aspiring Film Actors

    Published: 6/20/2024

  11. Ep. 65: Mindy Kaling's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (The Office)

    Published: 6/17/2024

  12. Ep. 64: Are A.I. Headshots OK for Acting Auditions & Agents?

    Published: 6/13/2024

  13. Ep. 63: The Artist Visa for Acting in Film & Auditioning in the USA

    Published: 6/10/2024

  14. Ep. 62: How to Be More Consistent with Submitting Yourself to Acting Auditions

    Published: 6/6/2024

  15. Ep. 61: How to Become a Voice Actor & Get Acting Auditions with David Goldberg

    Published: 6/3/2024

  16. Ep. 60: Specific Resources & Websites to Find Legit Agents for Film Acting

    Published: 5/30/2024

  17. Ep. 59: Is this Audition Really Worth Your Time? Tips for Acting in Film

    Published: 5/23/2024

  18. Ep. 58: How to Transition to a New SAG-AFTRA Acting Agent (Proper Protocol)

    Published: 5/20/2024

  19. Ep. 57: Struggling to Find Acting Auditions You're Right For? Here's How to Fix it.

    Published: 5/16/2024

  20. Ep. 56: Is Social Media Really Necessary? Tips for a Successful Film Acting Career

    Published: 5/13/2024

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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)."