One of the most common questions my friends in casting are asked
is: How do I make it onto reality TV?
Everyone wants to be the next big thing, some struggling actors are looking for ways to jump start their career and the quickest way these days is to be a reality star.
The truth? All of those things can be seen through. They know if this is not really who you are. Every. Single. Time. 75% of what goes into making an initial casting decision is the person as a package. The look, personality, does your story make for good television. Will viewers be intrigued by you? Keep in mind this does not necessarily mean in a negative or emotional light.
Want to know what goes into that other 25% of making that casting decision and increase your chances? Read these tips:
First things first! Fill your application out correctly and include every single piece of information that was requested.
Casting producers hate having to dig for things and will even throw out an application rather than have to waste their time contacting that person. In their defense, it eliminates the people that don't follow directions and could be hard to follow up with.
During this part of the process, the casting producer will ask you questions to gauge how you would fit on the show.
Be straightforward and to the point and answer these questions within two to three sentences. Take this opportunity to how big your personality is. When I say big personality, I mean as close to yourself as possible. Enhance it - if your passionate about what your vying for - show it.
Be YOURSELF but be confident, excited, enthusiastic,- all depending on the theme of the show. This is the time to be funny, if it applies and show your qualities that make you unique.
If the casting call has been out for a while, the needs will be more specific. If its in the last couple of weeks of the casting, it makes it a lot harder to get through.
Try to apply as close to the original casting date as possible.
If they ask for one pic, ONLY SEND ONE PIC! Don't send 15 and ask them to pick the best one. That's the whole point of asking for one pic.
Always send a flattering pic that frames your face. No sunglasses, no blurry pics, etc.
Want a lil' more insight? Watch this quick interview from VPE.tv with Real World Star Kenny Santucci explain the casting process and how he made it.
Credits: Thank you to Amy Frank for contributing to this article
Want to know what goes into that other 25% of making that casting decision and increase your chances? Read these tips:
THE APPLICATION
First things first! Fill your application out correctly and include every single piece of information that was requested.
Casting producers hate having to dig for things and will even throw out an application rather than have to waste their time contacting that person. In their defense, it eliminates the people that don't follow directions and could be hard to follow up with.
THE INTERVIEW
During this part of the process, the casting producer will ask you questions to gauge how you would fit on the show.
Be straightforward and to the point and answer these questions within two to three sentences. Take this opportunity to how big your personality is. When I say big personality, I mean as close to yourself as possible. Enhance it - if your passionate about what your vying for - show it.
Be YOURSELF but be confident, excited, enthusiastic,- all depending on the theme of the show. This is the time to be funny, if it applies and show your qualities that make you unique.
TIMING OF CASTING PROCESS
If the casting call has been out for a while, the needs will be more specific. If its in the last couple of weeks of the casting, it makes it a lot harder to get through.
Try to apply as close to the original casting date as possible.
YOUR PICTURE
If they ask for one pic, ONLY SEND ONE PIC! Don't send 15 and ask them to pick the best one. That's the whole point of asking for one pic.
Always send a flattering pic that frames your face. No sunglasses, no blurry pics, etc.
Want a lil' more insight? Watch this quick interview from VPE.tv with Real World Star Kenny Santucci explain the casting process and how he made it.
Credits: Thank you to Amy Frank for contributing to this article
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