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

A podcast by Martin Bentsen

Categories:

Business Arts Education

155 Episodes

  1. Ep. 35: Auditioning vs. Financial Security... Which Should Come First in Your Acting Career?

    Published: 2/29/2024

  2. Ep. 34: How to Get Memorable Headshots that Get Noticed by Casting Directors & Acting Agents

    Published: 2/26/2024

  3. Ep. 33: How to Improve Acting Skills Without Paying for Classes

    Published: 2/22/2024

  4. Ep. 32: How to Prepare for Important SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions, Step by Step

    Published: 2/19/2024

  5. Ep. 31: How Important is Accent to Getting Auditions and Acting in Film?

    Published: 2/15/2024

  6. Ep. 30: How to Have a Great Meeting & Audition with an Acting Agent

    Published: 2/12/2024

  7. Ep. 29: For Non-American Citizens, Here's How to Start Getting Auditions & Acting in Film in the USA

    Published: 2/8/2024

  8. Ep. 28: Film Acting Skills You MUST Master for Bigger, SAG-AFTRA Auditions

    Published: 2/5/2024

  9. Ep. 27: For Kids, Here's How to Get Started Acting in Film & Auditioning

    Published: 2/1/2024

  10. Ep. 26: How to Shorten Your Acting Reel to Impress Agents & Get More Auditions

    Published: 1/29/2024

  11. Ep. 25: Should I Drop Out of College to Pursue Acting in Film?

    Published: 1/25/2024

  12. Ep. 24: The Most Common "Types" Casting is Looking For for SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

    Published: 1/22/2024

  13. Ep. 23: Is Versatility Important for Acting Auditions in SAG-AFTRA Productions?

    Published: 1/18/2024

  14. Ep. 22: Took a Career Hiatus? Here's How to Start Acting in Film & Getting Auditions Again.

    Published: 1/15/2024

  15. Ep. 21: Will Having a Side Hustle HURT Your Acting Career & Auditioning?

    Published: 1/11/2024

  16. Ep. 20: Is Your Technique Good Enough for SAG-AFTRA Acting Agents?

    Published: 1/8/2024

  17. Ep. 19: Is Acting School Required to Become a SAG-AFTRA Actor & Get an Agent?

    Published: 1/4/2024

  18. Ep. 18: Hit an Acting Career Plateau? Here's How to Break Through and Book Bigger Auditions

    Published: 1/2/2024

  19. Ep. 17: How to Use "Type" to Get More Film & Acting Auditions

    Published: 12/28/2023

  20. Ep. 16: How to Nail a Major, SAG-AFTRA Acting Audition

    Published: 12/26/2023

7 / 8

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)."