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Thanks for the shout out!

For the algorithm

I’ll be honest - I watched the video and I was pretty disgusted. My first thought? Honestly? This attitude shows in the work now. This selftaping culture is absolutely ridiculous and it’s time to have people fail in the room. It’s too accessible and it’s causing laziness. It’s encouraging entitlement and ignorance. It’s also not helping keep people safe. It’s also a bit rich to expect others to give them more than four seconds “for context”! But I guess the irony is lost here. I’m not interested or panicking about this silly moment and the awful giggling after it. I don’t care what excuses or disclaimers or caveats they have to explain this moment - it’s just a mask-slip moment of how things really are for some CDs. They shouldn’t have been surprised at the response. This disconnect is growing and I do think CDs need to take more responsibility for their bedside manner now things aren’t in-person, just like actors need to adapt - CDs also do need to understand the impact of their communication styles. It’s not Tinder, it’s a job interview and the respect must feel mutual. A bit of experience in taping themselves would likely solve this disconnect but it’s unlikely to ever happen. I think all directors should take a short acting course to build their respect and understanding but that’s another topic.

Interesting video. Thank you. I find to Be kinda sad that all of our attention spans have been affected by 24 seven access to the Internet through our phones. my opinion, of course and I do love my phone and all of the benefits that it provides. I find that actively trying to pay attention for more than four seconds helps me strengthen my attention span 😎🙌 lol 😂 I might strive for an hour from time to time 👍

I take no offense to the idea that casting knows what the story needs and can tell within seconds whether an actor is NOT what the story needs. Now, it does make me question why that actor was asked to audition in the first place, but then again, maybe the actor shows up on screen looking nothing like their headshot or shows up on screen with a voice that's not right for the role... idk, but I trust that the cd has done their own homework on the project & decision makers to know which tapes to move on quickly from and which tapes to watch again and again and send to producers. Bottom line, I know that if a role is mine, it's mine. But just like employment resumes, if we don't fit the job description, into the proverbial trash bin we go...

I saw the clip and honestly didn’t even think much about it. I initially felt that it doesn’t take that long to figure out if someone is right for the role or not. I assumed she’d watch more than four seconds for someone who embodies the role from second #1. I isn’t even realize people were upset until days later. (We actors are so emotional 😆)

You don't have to be their little bootlicker and explain for them. They're grown women who said what they said

I saw the clip & the long form RUclips of the podcast. Your viewpoint here is very unbiased, good stuff. (And hey I see U Kermit 😊! )

Our world has become very offensive and people have become hypersensitive. I have auditioned for Raven a couple of times. My vetting of both casting directors I would consider them to be great talents. I would recommend Raven get some to make better promotional cuts for the pod cast. I was just bad adverting. Now I would agree with you whole heatedly, you can look at someone in four seconds and know they are not what is needed. I you have auditioned your own project you have no idea what it’s like. It starts with the look. Thank you for this post.

honestly seeing the interview motivated me to get much better at my opening scene and feelings because usually its 10-15 sec but honestly as an actor we should be in it from the jump. maybe that's just me pushing myself to be better.

Since we only have 4 seconds, would you recommend slating as the character or at least a bit of the character?

Since we only have 4 seconds, would you recommend slating as the character or at least a bit of the character?

GET TO THE POINT,MATT !!! 🤣

Love this. It's reality - hard to judge someone else's job. I try to not have opinions. :)

yep....I watched it all. It just got worse???

as an actor her comment didnt anger me, ive watched many audition tapes and its true, you can tell if someone has "it" within seconds. though, if they arent going to watch the full tape please stop giving us 10 page sides 🤣 why isn't 1 or 2 pages enough?

Who got offended?! 1.2.3.. nevermind lol... (btw great job on The Menu.... 👉🔥🕯

Not the first time I've heard this from casting (and previously was told 3 seconds 😆) Honestly found it helpful to be more fully engaged from the start of my tapes, and fully understand that if my look or demeanor isn't what they're looking for then 4 seconds is all I would expect them to stick around for 🤷‍♀

The optics were terrible (especially after Casting Gate). The optics were entirely preventable because the clip was posted without context, as you mentioned. It was damaging to the SE/Atlanta, which is a larger problem (See: Deadline). Deleting the original post is even worse, because it now removes additional context, only highlighting the follow up conversation, which was a great thing to do. But it's an incomplete picture. That said, casting is under ZERO obligation to watch your entire tape. Those of us who remember in person auditions have also experienced auditions in the room where people tuned out after 4 seconds, began texting, scrolling, jotting notes for something else, looking at the menu to order lunch, etc. The challenge with this overall issue is a)new/green actors take it at face value without additional context, adding stress to their own lives, while b)actors who've been around for a minute, with good training, know that this is means nothing in the big picture of their career. As you say, let's vilify studios. Let's vilify corporations. Let's vilify the CEOs who are making money hand over fist while actors are still getting paid a pittance, by comparison. Let's JOIN the union, so we can have more power in collective bargaining, especially in Georgia, so we can raise the level of pay and benefits, for all.

I think any actor who has been in the business for more than a minute knows in their heart that the Casting Director can tell if they're right for the part in the first four (or ten) seconds, but just don't want to hear it said out loud that only four seconds of our hard work (that we sometimes pay to have taped) might be watched.

I only have RUclips so I’m always late to the party on these things but I was not personally offended. Maybe because the type of projects and writing that entices me the most as an actor doesn’t really come from those type of CD’s who post/made the comment but it was slightly embarrassing to see it escalate to the level of having a Deadline article. The SE has SO MUCH amazing talent and constantly fighting to prove that but this is what we get noticed for, Lol?!? And I’m pretty sure up and coming actors heard and/or saw that clip and felt discouraged and insulted but I promise you if they keep on this journey long enough they’ll realize that there are way more CD’s in this industry who do not think or feel the same way. However, I slightly understand where the other CD was coming from in regard to the amount of time it may take a CD to know whether or not an actor may shine in a particular role but the laughter just wasn’t appropriate… because come on ladies it’s not like you’re casting Aaron Sorkin/ Succession type of material, lol (Sorry, Not Sorry)

I wasn't offended. I just thought they got more efficient in how they perceived tapes.

I admit, this is the first I'm hearing about it (and ashamed that I'm not more plugged into to SE casting, at the moment). I read the Deadline article via "The Scuttlebutt" (and some comments) and have now watched your takeaway. Definitely gonna check the actual podcast out. Personally, I don't submit and have flat out turned down TP projects as of late, but Matt, you're correct.... Rhavynn is a wonderful person. I'll be curious to see where this is in a month, if it's even an issue at all. Thanks for this.

I read the Deadline article but since I’m off of social media I didn’t see the interview. I love that you said your description of Rhavynn. I miss the in person auditions at TPS because I truly miss seeing this incredible person. As for being hyper-focused, I totally relate. I can lose myself while working on a painting and before I know it, 6 or more hours has gone by. And as a marathon runner, the runner’s high is no joke. When I crossed the finish line at my marathon in Virginia, I had no idea that I had crossed it. The medical staff had to chase me down because I had continued running.

I didn't watch the original podcast episode, but I did watch the full IG live they did afterwards, and I'm grateful they brought two experienced actors on to share their perspective and why they were offended. Things taken out of context are never good, but the extended laughing at the comment wasn't just bad optics, it was insulting and insensitive. I'm not going to judge either of these CD's though, especially after the live session they held. We all say things at times that don't go over well, and we wish we could take back. We're all human after all. And although I have thoughts of the pros and cons of self-tapes (which I won't get into here), I've never believed that CD's are against us. It's simply not true.

This viral clip is a nothing burger imo. It’s something any actor would’ve learned and truly understood within 1 month of training. I say this as they would understand why casting sometimes does look at an audition for more than a few second let alone 10 seconds. If you’re not already in character or just don’t fit the character, it’s already decided at that point. Casting literally gets hundreds of auditions and are on a time crunch most of the time. And that’s for just one role. Them only looking briefly at auditions for smaller roles makes sense and they look at more deeply and longer for more. significant roles as well. Stating they only look at all auditions for 4 seconds isn’t a fair assessment. If an actor peaks their interest, they’ll look longer for sure and that can be incumbent on the actor and the type of role itself. Every acting teacher and coach I’ve ever had has stated if you don’t catch their attention within the first 5 seconds, they’re going to move on. All this shouldn’t be surprising and shouldn’t be causing such a big commotion. With that said, CD’s have assistants as well with how much is on their table. It’s not all on them and again there’s a time crunch and so many auditions to go through.

Thank you, Matt. You are always so calm and informative and that is what is needed here although I am not sure why 4 seconds is so bad. If you've ever been in the casting seat, you know that 4 seconds is enough for most tapes to get to a No or a Maybe. Then you have more time to spend on the maybe tapes. You have only so much time. IMHO

Well put Matt and thanks for the perspective. In the old days when we used to go into auditions in person, CDs could tell within seconds if someone was right or not right for the role simply based on how we walked into the room. Did we do so with confidence, what kind of vibe did we give off, what was our level of desperation? IF there ARE any CDs out there who are against us (and if so, it is an infinitesimally miniscule amount) who would want to work with them anyway? You are so right: It is our MINIMAL responsibility to be prepared and professional. If we are not, why would a CD or anyone else want to work with us? It's a matter of mutual respect. In terms of this judgement many actors have of CDs that they are against us, etc., I personally believe it comes down toa level of belief of how everything is connected. I like and appreciate Herr Doktor Eisenstein's observation: "The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe." I have found that those who choose to live in a "hostile" universe spend a lot of time looking for ways to be offended. I feel blessed and grateful that I live in a "friendly" universe where zero time is wasted on looking for ways to be offended but rather, focusing on the infinite amount of opportunities that exist. Hugs to you and Ms. Brooke.

At the end you mentioned specificity requires to get into the nuances which will make the video long I got curious about it. Do you have a longer video about that

8:49 when he mentioned the love of his life & the first date🥺🥺 BUT MAN I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

Yes my Hubby and I saw the movie and now I need to watch it again!

"WORKING TITLE"

I have worked on over 30 Movies, TV shows and Music Videos One of my favorites was Vegas Vaction, also Fear And Loathing in LV, now I have lived in Buffalo NY for years now and there is a lot of filming happening here. Thanks for your videos.

How fun! and Congrats!

Going in blind

This series is endlessly fascinating, so thank you to you and Alex C!

Great things said as usual! But where’s Kermit 😂

Great video as always! I do think I have done more for co star auditions than needed but I think I slowly coming into my own skin. I have to tell myself to just be me and authentic. It is definitely a process that I am still working on.

Love this! Thank you. Keep those tips coming!

Yes to all of this! I share these same insights and sentiments with my students as an acting teacher and coach based in Nashville. Keep these videos coming!

Well done Matt. It's taken a decade+ to understand how vital these internal components are and have always been. And thank you for bringing to light that these principles don't take the place of your training but are to be sprinkled over your 10k hrs.

A good one.

I have a hard time being small because of being a stage actor but im learning

All fantastic advice and I definitely checked some (if not all) boxes. One thing though- THE STARMETER IS USELESS?! OMG!! 😂

How can this channel hasn’t gotten more subscribers 🙄 ? Every video is packed full of great, useful information. Grateful for your works. Love to you Matt and Brooke ❤

Thank you so much for your valuable information! In the see of acting advice- your channel is truly invaluable and greatly appreciated! Are you giving a Sam Christiansen (sp?) workshop soon as I am still struggling to idnetify my castability.

Wow you read me to filth 😂😂. I made every single one of those mistakes and that paired with health issues completely stalled my career for years. But I love watching your videos. I'm actually moving to Alabama and will just be 2 hours from Atlanta. I'm researching acting classes, voice lessons, and some basic dance classes just to start getting back into it and gaining control over my instrument again. No rushing this time!

I've said many times; the boldest choice is to just be yourself. Whenever I've gotten the note about my "bold choice", I wasn't trying to be different, I just made it my own. And whatever role I audition for, even if it's a five or under, I always think of how I can serve the story, without worrying about doing less or more. I still have my struggles with occasional unforced errors, but I've been at this long enough that I know I can trust my instincts. Be yourself and serve the story. That's what it comes down to.

Very cool! I’ll definitely save this video on my watch later list for when I actually have enough skill to audition and start to self tape😂Thanks!

Question how long do you normally be on set since a lot of your call times are around 6a?