An Actors Podcast by Douglas Taurel
Catching Up with George Gallagher: The Changing of the Audition Game. Ep 18
Two veteran actors candidly discuss the shift from in-person auditions to self-taping, sharing insider strategies for creating cinematic audition tapes, taking creative risks, and maintaining authenticity in an industry transformed by technology. From Atlanta's booming film scene to the future of live theater, they explore what it takes to succeed as an actor today.
Part 1 - 10 Lessons to make your first film a huge success. EP 3
Read and research. Read at least 2 books. If used as a mentor, books can close that experience gap some and give you some confidence.
Talk to experienced directors. Learn from them.
Storyboard your film. The most important thing is for you to have an idea for what each shot should be. Storyboards help give you a visual language for how to speak to everyone about what you want.
Get a great DP and AD. You need people that have insights that you don’t about the shot.
A good Production Manager is critical. They will make sure that the production runs smoothly.
A good Production Designer will make your set look as good as possible with your budget.