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Tips for proper film casting/film audition

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So, you have participated in various school plays and impressed everyone with your acting skills. You have also decided that you will make it big in the film industry and taken numerous classes for it. But, are you aware of what you need to do when you are invited for an audition in a film production house? If you have ever met with a casting director, you will know how tough the job is for him/her. There are so many good actors around and picking the best is really confusing. But, you have to give your best shot every single time. Most importantly, you need to keep in mind few tips for film casting that will help you be at an advantageous position: 1. Listen first and then act - The first rule of being in film casting is to listen to what the casting director has to say about the part that is being offered. It is not just about learning the lines and delivering them in the audition. The more you listen to what you have to do, the better you will be able to enact the scene. 2. D

How to write for clients

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According to Patrick Bedall the following are tips on how to write for a client: 1. Be True to the Brand When writing for other people, it's important to speak with their voice, not yours. Ideally your style will mesh exactly with the way the brand or client envisions themselves, but sometimes you have to write for brands you don't connect with-and sometimes about topics you don't even understand. In those cases, never lose sight of who it is you're writing for. You have to take care to write what's best for the brand, including phrasing, word selection, tone, audience, and themes. 2. Keep It Short I think in terms of "additive" vs. "subtractive" scripts for clients. This means I've tried writing scripts that are too short, asking the client to add details they think they need, and writing longer, more detailed pieces and requesting the client subtract details that are extraneous. In my experience, clients love what they do and are