The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

A podcast by Martin Bentsen

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Business Arts Education

155 Episodes

  1. Ep. 95: How to Analyze Scripts to Book More SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

    Published: 9/30/2024

  2. Ep. 94: Christopher Walken's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Pulp Fiction)

    Published: 9/26/2024

  3. Ep. 93: Avoid These Mistakes in the "Training" Section of Your Acting Resume to Get More SAG-AFTRA Auditions

    Published: 9/23/2024

  4. Ep. 92: Gene Hackman's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (The French Connection)

    Published: 9/19/2024

  5. Ep. 91: Not Located in a Major City? Here's How to Get a SAG-AFTRA Acting Agent Anyway

    Published: 9/16/2024

  6. Ep. 90: Steve Buscemi's Secrets to Becoming a Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Boardwalk Empire)

    Published: 9/12/2024

  7. Ep. 89: A Trick to Stand Out to Casting Directors... Before You Even Audition

    Published: 9/9/2024

  8. Ep. 88: How to Create a Strong Video Slate to Land Auditions & Capture Acting Agents' Attention

    Published: 9/5/2024

  9. Ep. 87: Tips for Acting in Film & Getting Auditions from Working Actress Tracee Loran

    Published: 9/3/2024

  10. Ep. 86: Denzel Washington's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Cry Freedom)

    Published: 8/29/2024

  11. Ep. 85: Three Traits You MUST Develop to Book Major SAG-AFTRA Acting Roles and Auditions

    Published: 8/26/2024

  12. Ep. 84: How to Know if Your Acting is Really "Good Enough" to Book SAG-AFTRA Auditions

    Published: 8/22/2024

  13. Ep. 83: Sigourney Weaver's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Alien)

    Published: 8/19/2024

  14. Ep. 82: How to Build an Acting Brand You’re Proud of to Book More SAG-AFTRA Auditions

    Published: 8/15/2024

  15. Ep. 81: Jennifer Aniston's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Friends)

    Published: 8/12/2024

  16. Ep. 80: Slow Summer Months? Here are Some Tips to Find Auditions & Get Film Acting Work

    Published: 8/8/2024

  17. Ep. 79: How to Master the American Accent for More Auditions Acting in Film – Interview with Lloyd Moss

    Published: 8/5/2024

  18. Ep. 78: Chris Pratt's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Guardians of the Galaxy)

    Published: 8/1/2024

  19. Ep. 77: Start Booking Superhero Acting Auditions by Improving Your Physique Naturally

    Published: 7/29/2024

  20. Ep. 76: Bryan Cranston's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Breaking Bad)

    Published: 7/25/2024

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Struggling to book your first speaking role in a network-level production? If so, this podcast is for you. You'll learn how to find and sign with great agents, how to start getting access to high-quality auditions, and how to book major union speaking roles. Each episode addresses specific challenges faced by aspiring screen actors, including: - What casting directors are really looking for in screen actors. - How to find and impress legit, high-level agents. - How to build strong industry connections (even if you don't know anyone yet). New episodes are released Mondays and Thursdays, each filled with tactical advice to help you work through different challenges. Host Martin Bentsen has helped over 6000 actors since 2009, and has been featured in Backstage, Casting Networks, NYU Tisch, and more Ready to dive in? Start by listening to fan-favorite Episode #14: "Where to Find Legit Auditions (Without an Agent)."