As the VIP Global Booker I pitch actors to casting directors and book top tier talent for some of the biggest productions in the world. I often get asked by new talent “How do I qualify for the VIP Castings?” Here are the steps you need to take in order to qualify and be considered for these high paying and prestigious jobs with A list actors.
1. You must be PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. Please visit the following link and register for Certification 1 through 5 (this is a minimum requirement). I highly recommend the year round silver or gold program that gives you up to 6 Certifications: CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK then navigate to the ‘Register’ tab.
2. You must have PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS: Utah Talent CLICK HERE. Talent from other States CLICK HERE
3. You must have a DEMO REEL. If you have no media clips yet, then consider doing a personality reel until you can put a commercial and theatrical reel together: CLICK HERE for some personality reel samples. Your demo reel needs to be approved by Stars Staff before adding to your profile. This ensures that your media is within industry standards.
These steps are only the beginning but this is a guide on how to start if you’re truly serious about a successful career in this industry. You will need to get as much experience, training and credits added to your resume as possible. The sweet spot is to become SAG-AFTRA Eligible. Most projects I focus on are SAG-AFTRA productions.
Once you have completed the above steps you will need to have 3 casting profiles.
1. Stars Talent Studio Profile via Podio (you should have this already if not click here to start one)
2. Casting Networks Profile. This platform focuses on Commercials. Stars can send you an invite to link your profile with the agency. Casting Networks have 3 plans. I recommend the Essentials to start with: www.CastingNetworks.com
3. Actors Access Profile. This platform focuses on TV Shows and Feature Films. You can have a free account but you will need to pay to upload your demo reel. They charge around $22 per minute of video so start with a demo reel under 1 minute. You will need to add Stars as your representative. Do this in your Actors Access account by clicking on My Tools and adding the agency information: Stars Talent Studio > Utah > Amber Evans. ActorsAccess.com
Your online profiles must contain your latest professional headshots & demo reel. The demo reel is important or you will NOT be submitted for projects. The casting director has nothing to review and you won’t get a self-tape invite otherwise. They need to know what you sound like and how you perform.
All VIP Castings are listed on our Casting Page. You will need to be active on our Roster with your website fee paid for the year. You will be given the password to access these protected casting breakdowns. If you need to pay your website fee to remain active please CLICK HERE
If you know seasoned talent that would like to join our roster and gain access to the VIP Casting portal please have them complete THIS FORM – CLICK HERE or contact me at Vicky@StarsTalentStudio.com . For these VIP Castings we accept experienced SAG-AFTRA talent of all ages throughout the USA.
The VIP Castings are a gold mine if you prepare, listen carefully and act on the instruction. I want to see talent thrive and succeed. The competition is fierce so you need to be on your A-game. You will need to prove your worth and that comes in the form of your media content. Most of these productions are with celebrities. The caliber of professionalism is at its top peak on these projects. I cannot take mediocre. I cannot have arrogance and bad attitudes. These roles are not for hobbyists. You must be absolutely professional, courteous, be teachable, have passion, integrity, and be incredibly talented at your craft through constant training to be considered. You’ll need these attributes for the longevity of your career. Your reputation and commitment is everything. Be excellent at what you do!
Every effort goes into talent management, casting notices, submissions, pitching, bookings, managing media, working with multiple productions, casting directors, and processing each production. This is a very hands on business and time is always of the essence. If you would like a dedicated one-on-one consultation with me please visit this link. Your consultation can be either over the phone or via zoom: CLICK HERE TO BOOK A PRIVATE CONSULTATION
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