BRAND NEW cut of my #showreel!
Includes new work on BBC’s @wreckhq, ITV’s #AfterTheFlood & a new appearance on the cobbles of @itvcorrie!
Shout out to @ChrisStoneFilms for helping me choose what to include & thanks to anyone who watches! 🙌🏻😀🎬
Corrie & Emmerdale director @MarcusLeeTV says outside of the script you need the director to know they’re going to enjoy working with you.
Want to know how to send Marcus your showreel for upcoming projects? Pick up an Act On This membership and watch our 2 HOUR CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/RB3hx1iNCo 🚀
Brassic director @leonlopez says if you’re not right now it’s not to say that you won’t be later down the line.
Want to know how to get on Leon’s casting radar for future projects? Get yourself an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/YseO8cIcrG 🚀
[NEW Vid] Casting Directors CAN'T AGREE On Self-Tapes (Here's What Actors MUST Know!)
Watch here: https://t.co/ao6gzHtr7M
I spotted a post from a casting director on Instagram last week...
And the advice they were giving actors about self-tapes was the complete OPPOSITE of what so many other casting directors have told me.
So... who the heck are actors supposed to BELIEVE?! 🤣
Well, that's EXACTLY what I'm tackling in this week's YouTube video!
Enjoy - and please do leave a comment under the video once you've watched!
Ross :)
P.S. I also give you a sneak peek at something BRAND NEW we've been building for Act On This members... and it could give you a MASSIVE unfair advantage over other actors going up for the same roles! 🤯
[NEW VID] How Many Auditions Does It Take To Book ONE TV Role? (5 Agents Reveal All!)
Watch here: https://t.co/eTpa9UciPD
How many TV auditions does it REALLY take to book just ONE role?
3? 5? 10? Or even MORE?!
Well, I asked 5 UK acting agents that exact question - representing approximately 600 actors between them!
Their answers might surprise you!
ENJOY and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more videos like this EVERY week!
Ross :)
Line of Duty casting director @dedwardscasting gives an example of when an actor would get a general meeting.
Want to know how to send Daniel your showreel and what to say? Grab an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/WHwvgk0oop 🚀
Top TV director Daniel O’Hara says for self-tapes - get the basics right then take away the things that distract from your acting.
Want to know more about self-tapes and what directors look for in different takes? Pick up an Act On This membership and watch our DEEP DIVE here:
👉 https://t.co/PfyilgL8KS 🚀
Award-Winning Emmerdale actor Danny Miller says nailing auditions is about confidence in your ability not over-confidence in your manner.
Want to know how you can stand out on set with those early day player roles? Grab an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT with Danny here:
👉 https://t.co/96DG8jKsoD 🚀
BAFTA-Nominated actor/writer/director @PulestonDavies says when it comes to auditions, visualise other actors preparing for their audition and decide you’re going to work harder.
Want to know how Ian’s sustained a career of regular TV jobs? Pick up an Act On This membership and watch our 2 HOUR CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/FhdQVPRaUR 🚀
Emmy-Nominated casting director Jill Trevellick explains how she runs a chemistry read.
Want to know how to get on Jill’s casting radar for future auditions? Get yourself an Act On This membership and listen to our FULL CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/VhZZZhWnb5 🚀
🎬 [NEW VID] Why Some Actors Book TV Roles (And Others Don't)
Watch here: https://t.co/aKgWFcver4
Over the last 15 years, Ive coached more than 41,500 actors through Act On This. (🤯 wild right?)
And Ive noticed some actors book TV roles FAR quicker than others.
In my latest YouTube video, Im revealing 5 patterns Ive noticed in those actors who book the most!
ENJOY - and do subscribe to the channel to get a BRAND NEW video EVERY WEEK!
Ross :)
The Split Up casting director Sonia Allam & casting associate Leila Ali say when emailing casting teams, keep it clear, be specific about your USP and have a link to your acting.
Want to know what Sonia and Leila are looking for in showreels? Get yourself an Act On This membership and watch our DEEP DIVE here:
👉 https://t.co/cKau8SHJWB 🚀
🚨 TONIGHT TUES 13TH OCT @ 7:30PM (UK) - LIVE Acting Masterclass With 'A Thousand Blows' Producer Barrington Paul Robinson!
Grab your seat: https://t.co/0SJu91e8go
ACTORS - HOW DO YOU BECOME THE ACTOR THAT TV PRODUCERS WANT TO WORK WITH AGAIN… AND AGAIN… AND AGAIN?!
Not just audition.
Not just book ONE role.
But become the actor that producers actively CHAMPION and want to bring back for MORE TV work! 👀
Well, TONIGHT at 7:30PM UK, we’re going behind the scenes of some of Britain’s BIGGEST TV dramas with Barrington Paul Robinson!
His incredible credits include:
🔥 THE RESPONDER - Emmy-winning drama starring Martin Freeman.
🔥 A THOUSAND BLOWS - Disney+’s BAFTA and Emmy-nominated drama.
🔥 A TOWN CALLED MALICE - Sky’s hit crime drama.
And Barrington isn’t coming to give us the polished, PR-friendly version of the industry…
He’s promising the TRUTH. RAW AND UNCUT! 💥
🎯 WE’RE TALKING:
🎬 How TV producers REALLY approach casting - and what makes an actor stand out.
🔥 How to get onto a producer’s radar and become someone they WANT to champion.
🎭 What it’s REALLY like producing major TV dramas.
💡 Why actors should be creating their OWN opportunities.
🚀 How to navigate, survive and THRIVE in today’s changing television industry.
🎤 PLUS - LIVE Q&A! Get on camera and ask Barrington YOUR questions directly!
🍷 And before anyone asks about the red wine… we recorded this teaser LAST NIGHT. Barrington hasn’t started drinking at lunchtime. As far as I know. 🤣
THIS IS BARRINGTON’S FIRST-EVER ACT ON THIS MASTERCLASS!
And if this teaser is anything to go by, it’s going to be an absolute BELTER! 😂
📅 TONIGHT - TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER
⏰ 7:30PM UK
💻 LIVE ON ZOOM
Hope to see you in the room!
Ross :)
Corrie Actor & acting practitioner Anthony Crank says actors need tenacity because so many casting decisions are down to things other than your ability.
Want to know Anthony’s self-tape tips? Pick up an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/6Wb6ab8oX6 🚀
Senior Agent @TabithaRPorter @Simon_How says casting directors trust she has good actors so actors need to maintain that standard - here’s how…
Want to know how to up your self-tape game? Grab an Act On This membership and watch our DEEP DIVE here:
👉 https://t.co/akrnm1KPMZ 🚀
🔥 TONIGHT THURS 8TH OCT @ 8PM - LIVE Acting Mastermind With BAFTA-Nominated Director Jordon Scott Kennedy!
Grab your seat: https://t.co/0SJu91e8go
Jordon's latest film 'Rocket Fuel' racked up 30 MILLION views, bagged him a BAFTA-nomination and he now has 4 TV shows in development, with some of the biggest production companies in the UK. 🤯
He LOVES discovering NEW actors and giving them opportunities...
AND he’s actively encouraging Act On This members to send him their showreels after tonight’s call! 🔥
If you want to know:
🎬 How to get on Jordon’s radar.
📼 What he wants to see in your showreel & Spotlight.
🔥 What makes him take a chance on a NEW actor.
🎭 What’s happening with his FOUR TV projects.
📧 AND exactly how he wants YOU to approach him afterwards...
GET ON THIS CALL!
And becoming an Act On This member today won’t just get you access to Jordon...
Coming up this month we’ve also got EXCLUSIVE sessions with:
✅ James Bond casting director Jemima McWilliams
✅ Spotlight’s Senior Success Manager Mel Brown
✅ Hollyoaks Director David Crowley
PLUS tonnes more! 🔥
There’s still time to land some AWESOME acting roles this year.
Don’t just sit there hoping...
Come take control of your acting career!
Ross :)
Top TV casting director Sheraz Ahmed says sometimes emails can lead to auditions so get over the fear and send them email.
Want to know what Sheraz looks for when casting shows like All Creatures Great and Small? Pick up an Act On This membership and watch our 2 HOUR CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/LuXOBIY3RO 🚀
Top TV director @m1ckeyjoe says one of the best things you can do in a self-tape is be engaged in the scene and listen.
Want to work on a soap? Find out exactly what a day on set with Mickey is like by grabbing an Act On This membership and watching our 2 HOUR CHAT:
👉 https://t.co/31f8mSSdk0 🚀
🔴 TUES 29TH SEPT @ 7:30PM (UK) - LIVE Casting Masterclass With TOP TV Casting Director Sonia Allam & Associate Leila Ali!
Grab your seat: https://t.co/0SJu91e8go
Sonia and Leila have just had TWO brand-new dramas hit our screens:
🔥 ITVX’s The Blame - starring Michelle Keegan
🔥 BBC’s The Split Up
And now they’re looking for NEW FACES to audition for their next show! 👀
During our LIVE 90-minute casting mastermind, we’re going to discover:
🎬 How YOU can get on Sonia and Leila’s casting radar THIS WEEK.
🔥 What makes them take a chance on an actor they’ve NEVER worked with before.
🎭 What the actors who landed roles in The Blame and The Split Up did RIGHT.
📧 AND Sonia and Leila will even be sharing their contact info so attendees can send over their Spotlight profiles and showreels for consideration!
PLUS - you can ask them YOUR biggest casting questions LIVE and get answers directl!
📅 TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 7:30PM UK
💻 LIVE ON ZOOM
Grab your Act On This membership today and you'll get a seat on this session PLUS instant access to 120+ hours of previous masterclasses with some of the biggest casting directors, agents, actors, writers, directors and producers in TV...
And TONNES more too!
See you in the room!
Ross 🙌🏻🤩🙌🏻
BAFTA-Nominated actor, writer & director @PulestonDavies says if you have learning difficulties, share it with people and develop your systems to make it work for you.
Want to know more about creating your own work and Ian’s process? Pick up an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT here:
👉 https://t.co/NcLciXAg8w 🚀