Ep. 153: When to List Commercial Acting Credits Separately - and When It Just Looks Weird
The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA - A podcast by Martin Bentsen

Should You Say “Commercial Resume Available Upon Request”? It Might Be Hurting You!Have you ever added “Commercial Resume Available Upon Request” to your acting resume and wondered if it really helps - or just makes things awkward?Many actors worry that listing past commercial work could create conflicts, especially when auditioning for competing brands. But using this phrase without the right experience might be doing more harm than good.In this episode, you'll discover:When hiding your commercial credits actually works in your favorA simple trick to avoid being passed over by casting directorsHow top commercial agents want your resume formattedListen now and find out if your resume is setting you up for success - or silently turning casting directors away.Contact:Email: [email protected]: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.comThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.