Interview with LA Casting Director Gabrielle Evans
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- In this interview for www.actingcaree...
with LA casting director Gabrielle Evans, she talks about the casting process, what makes her call an actor in for auditions, what she expects from actors during acting auditions, gives advice to new and aspiring actors on how to start an acting career and more. This is an exclusive interview with ActingCareerStartUp.com.
She was honest which is helpful. Im sure a lot of us would like more videos on the topic of "Behind The Scenes Of The Acting World". For example, a video tour of the best NY and LA acting studios. then creditable and established management agencies. Thanks a lot.
this is a great channel, very useful info, thx Tony, i have a question, is it a great idea to become an actor later in life, even if its something you ve always wanted to do since you were young?
Thank you so much so helpful after i graduate college im going straight to LA and im gonna follow your tips thank you so much 😊
13 years later, still good information.
Thank you for putting this Vid up! Definatly helps for my big move to LA to become a big actor! Appreciate it!
Thank you so much for this video! I'm glad you asked those specific questions.
go easy on the transitions guys
great advice.. seems very humble an nice person
If your TALENTED that should be all the credit YOU NEED PERIOD. If you need alittle work, then fine go take some classes. But there is a such things as people who are naturally talented and were meant to do this.
Please offer some names of all these actors who "didn't take classes and have gone on to achieve success." I think you will find it is a very short list indeed.
langan6th Jennifer Lawrence.
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@@alissa_88 1 name. Thank you for making my point.
@@madelineb77 1 name. Thank you for making my point.
wow! This is SO helpful. Thanks SO MUCH for posting this!
So so so helpful! I never knew that for a lot of things... I wish someone would make a video of how to build a resume and stuff like that to help out...
Videos like this should be getting a lot more hits.
George Vreeland Hill
thank you soooo much for this!!!
Thanks for your advice.
So in any of your opinions, should I go take acting classes or go to college?
College if you are 100% sure about acting. Even if you're 99% sure, take classes. College is more expensive and harder to get out of. If it's super important to you- you'll want to perfect that craft through college. Hope that helps (:
Some actors had no training of acting at all. It takes mostly luck to become an actor. Classes help though. I think there are no rules. Actually there is one rule and it is to be perseverant.
Will Prat Exactly, with all the horrible actors that Ive seen in commericals and movies this past year. There is no way that they took acting classes. Alot of it is just politics and if you look "AESTHETICALLY PLEASING" to studio exes who know nothing anyways. Thats why Hollywood is in the state that its in, its mediocre to be honest. No wonder they make it so hard to become an actor, there too busy trying to protect all the people who they have ties with IN and everyone else OUT. Its sad
Bruce L33 Roy I agree. By the way "aesthetically pleasing" to studios make movies look unrealistic. I am tired of watching movies in which every single actor is beautiful. Unfortunetly hollywood don't make movies anymore. They sell products. But I have seen some pretty good movies recently like "12 years a slave", "Joe", etc
Will Prat all of you guys are helpful, but I seem to struggle with auditioning for stuff or just being apart of film period. where do you find stuff like that without an agent. I have a lot more knowledge now since I posted this comment lol
Thanks for these very good tips.This will help me do well.
Words very well spoken! :)
Very informative.
Thanks so much .....
Thanks for uploading this ;)
great questions. got a new subscriber
how do you become a casting director?
Good interview
Hi, what about an actor trying to break into the business and doesn't have any credits yet?
This really helped
I have a question im 13 ive been doing plays with my local theater for years ive looked for acting classes i live in shreveport louisiana but i cant find any ive been to a few audtions for talent agencys but they wernt legit and i dont want to do anything but act but i dont know what my next step should be can you give me any advice? @sunstarrock
what is credits?
@OddaDoleScEnce You are so welcome! Let me know if there is any other kind of information you would like to see.
Tony
Isn't she arias mom on pretty little liars?
If your GOOD then your GOOD, why do these people think all up and coming actors have to get their TOOLS via classes and what not. There are so many famous actor now who didnt take classes and have gone on to achieve success.Sure you can sharpen your skills but if youve got the talent then you got the talent, How man terrible,wooden, just bad actors have weve seen in commercials/movies in the past year huh? So alot of this has been helpful but some stuff in this is just B.S at the same time. Because alot of those actors that I see could use a whole DECADE of classes and yet we see them in major feature films. So to me some this stuff is just B.S. IF YOUR GOOD YOUR GOOD, no classes needed. Just seems like a waste of time to me. ITS ALL POLITICAL, thats why movies and Hollwood suck the way they do right now.
You make some very valid points here!! I'll add that there are soooooo many ways to break into this business. There's no one way to do this, that's for sure. And I feel that one of the biggest mistakes new actors make is the failure to focus on networking and promotional methods. You no longer have to rely on major studios or representatives to be involved in a creative process...especially with the rise of New Media, which is doing what movies were doing back in 1918 (starting to become a respectable forum).
A new actor will make the move to Los Angeles, take classes, get headshots, go on auditions and seek other part time work to get by....but they WON'T network and build a following. I would say the bulk of a new actor's effort in today's system should be centered around independent creating and networking (youtube channel, business cards, event attendance, self-submissions, creative collaborations, self-promotional schemes).
For example, I can't tell you how many times I've suggested to actors to check the schedule for the Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Many actors, producers and directors will show up to discuss their films....that place is like a networking hub, with access to high profile people for no more than $22. But many actors are not aggressive with going there (one of many things you can do to break in or at least be seen). They get lost in this cycle of doing the usual and not getting anywhere. Not to say that going there guarantees a job, but if it's about who knows you or being seen, then this would be one way to be surrounded by your goal...AND without going broke to do it.
Today, there are millions of actors out there, but not everybody will be Merryl Streep or Pacino, Anne Hathaway or Denzel. It's definitely an elitist group...tight knit and you just gotta rub elbows with the right people in the right places. But thanks to the internet, gone are the days of waiting for an opportunity. Now, you literally can create your own success if you have the determination and unyielding will to do so. It's a totally different ball game compared to 25 years ago. But yea man, i couldn't agree with you more on this.
Having been in and around this business for over 20 years, I know you're speaking the truth, pal!
peace be unto you.
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like experience, such as being an extra or more than that ect!
I want to be an actress. its my dream. i just am unsure how to be.. noticed. so i believe that if I make talent videos then People might find them!
thanks for posting this...i'm moving from Michigan to Santa Barara California at the beginning of next year and I hope to continue my acting/singing career..i know its going to be a lot of work, but this is my time, you should check out my channel and watch one of my covers
If she wrote on the back of my picture would it look funny ?
tom cruise, jim carrey, meg ryan and many more Never had an acting class..my opinion, you can either do it or ya cant..i can go in my back yard and spend 5 yrs
throwing a football but ill never be tom brady..you either got it or ya dont..
@famous1779
Bad editing it looks so amateur...god info but cut it off all the time..
She hasn't even worked on anything but shorts.
What she said is just common sense. You do not have to take an acting class to be an actor there are plenty of actors and actress' who haven't taken class. Some people need to and others don't. You're not doing brain surgery.