Stay Focused

Although self-taping is becoming a dominant form of auditioning, there are still those opportunities where an actor will audition in the room. Commercial auditions are still, typically in person but Film/TV auditions in person are rare. You never know what an audition will fully entail so stay focused and block out any distractions OR embrace them if they are relevant and beneficial to your scene.

REMINDER...prepare your audition multiple ways when you're doing your homework and when you get in the room relax and make some bold choices. The casting director may give you adjustments, but at least they will know you are an actor that can make a choice.

However, there are casting directors who know exactly what they are looking for and only want to see you act their choices. Although this may feel awkward or unrealistic for you, take their direction to the letter and book the job. This may be easier said than done, but keep it in mind. After one receives their driver's license no one actually drives at 10 and 2 or at 9 and 3 like you're supposed to in a driver's test.

Remember you ARE an artist but you are also an instrument in creating a product.

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Red Band Society

Popularly known for Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, and Catch Me If You Can, director Steven Spielberg is executive producing a brand new show on FOX called Red Band Society filming in Atlanta.

Red Band Society premiered last week September 17th, and in tonight's episode Aaron Smalls, co-owner of The Bungalow Productions has a co-starring role. Tune in to tonight's episode and be sure to check our blog regularly to find out more information about the southeast market and the owners of The Bungalow Productions.

Pinewood, Triple Horse...GET SCENE STUDIOS

Pinewood Studios and Triple Horse are just a couple studios opening in the Atlanta market but the most recent studio opening is GET SCENE STUDIOS!!!

They say it takes 20 years to become an actor...so while we're doing that we have other things in the works.

Currently, Jesse Malinowski, one of the co-owners of The Bungalow Productions and the sole owner of Get Scene ATL & NOLA opened the doors to Get Scene Studios- located in midtown Atlanta at 500 Bishop St in suite E-4 behind Atlantic Station. The studio will host workshops and classes from knowledgeable, working actors and casting directors. Check out Get Scene Studios for more information and to take positive steps for your career!

Happy Memorial Day!

From all of us at The Bungalow Productions,

We hope you had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. We thank you for your continued support, and another way to do that is to like us on facebook. We appreciate you and look forward to your "thumbs up"

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"Coke & A Smile"

The Bungalow Productions was recently featured in an article for the Coca Cola company. Be sure to check out the article by clicking the link below. Thanks for reading our blog and we would appreciate you spreading the word!!

Thanks,
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Sabotage

Congratulations to Hakim Callender one of the co-owners of The Bungalow Productions for his recent appearance in the Arnold Schwarzenegger, feature film Sabotage. His scene partner is the Terminator himself. Be sure to check it out in theaters.

Speaking of sabotage, don't voluntarily "sabotage" yourself in an audition or in a scene. If you make a mistake or drop a line or feel off about something don't 'cut' yourself. That's the job of the casting director, your self-taper, or director. Frequently, some of the best, most natural moments occur when we drop a line or try something different. If you give up and interrupt your audition you may have inadvertently ruined your best take or your scene partners best take. Also, you may find a moment or "happy accident" that you never would have thought to prepare and you can play with it on the next take.

Don't give up and don't sabotage yourself.


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Day Player

Day players, Under 5's or U/5, can sometimes be frustrating auditions, whether self-taping or in person. If you don't receive the entire script, information may be lacking from the scene and this deficiency frequently causes us to dismiss the audition or over act it. Under 5's help build careers and it's important to do one's homework and fully prepare the scene.

Day players are essentially the backbone to great projects. They are critical in advancing the plot. And, with great day players presumably comes a quality product. The reverse of this is also a truth.

With that said, don't over-think the audition. You're there to progress the story so don't make the scene about you. With self-taping we see a number of actors audition as if they are the lead in the project. How often is the episodic about the waitress that delivers the coffee, or the film about the cop that declares, "freeze? Keep it simple and real and your chance of booking will increase.

Be thankful your getting this opportunity that others dream of and don't take these roles for granted.

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Everything is Instant

We're no longer in the age of dial-up, pay phones or VHS players. Everything is instant. This is something people really need to adapt to and understand.  A majority of our auditions are no longer in person and they are sent out in digital files known as "self-tapes." Agents, casting directors, producers, and directors can view these auditions the moment they are uploaded. Casting views auditions as they come in and they frequently make their decisions just as quickly. Why not be one of the first to submit and help make their decision easy? Remember, they want you to do well so they can cast their project.

With that said, take note of your deadlines and DO NOT plan to have the audition submitted to your agency right at the cusp. They still have to download the files and send them to the appropriate casting director.

Moreover, you're probably not taping the audition yourself and you most likely have to employ a taping service. The service's schedule may be full or filling up, leaving you in a rush to tape your audition if you procrastinate. Now there are a number of factors coming into play that can delay your audition from the submission deadline.

Check your email frequently. Schedule your audition appropriately. Increase your chance of booking.

Self-taping and coaching are just a couple services The Bungalow Productions offers.


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Top O' The Mornin

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Hakim Callender, Jesse Malinowski, Aaron Smalls and all of us at The Bungalow Productions.

We hope your beer is green, your corned beef and cabbage isn't too salty,  and your feet dance a jig with the Irish spirit.

Although most of us aren't Irish, this is a day to be celebrated. We hope you celebrate all your accomplishments on your journey as an actor no matter how big or small. From the industrial booking to the feature film booking, they are all achievements and in no way should they be dismissed or minimized.

This is an adventure filled with "pinches" and "ouches" and we cheers to you from right here in the southeast!

"Show Friends"

Does something sound peculiar about that title? Well, it should. It's called "Show Business" not show friends. In this industry people frequently blur the lines between friendship and business and although loyalty and relationships are critical people can be misguided.

An agent, manager or acting coach should be helping you to advance your career not derailing your ambition or opportunity. Both parties have to make decisions that are independently beneficial and, hopefully, mutually favorable. This is YOUR career and regardless of any social interaction with the aforementioned authorities, when it comes to business we have to be aware there's a fine line.

This information may be obvious, but we've seen too many of our friends' growth in this industry hindered by those to whom they were loyal. Remember, this is a business and you are a professional.

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South of Southeast

A majority of the projects we audition for these days are mainly in Georgia, New Orleans, and the Carolinas, but we can't forget about Florida.

There are a couple of projects taking place down in South Florida as well. Lori Wyman, an Emmy nominated casting director is located there, and she cast shows such as 'Magic City', 'Burn Notice' and 'Dexter'. She is currently casting 'Graceland' and 'Ballers' Her workshops are extremely informative and beneficial. When you're doing your research on casting, or maybe you're moving to South Florida be sure to check out Lori Wyman Casting.

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Google Yourself

We recently Googled, both The Bungalow Productions and ourselves individually to see what popped up. We were pleased to find the search results were abundant and positive. We also noticed how many different 'Bungalow Productions' there are and more specifically encountered a verbose website with an even more relevant book titled, The Actor's Guide to the Southeast. The book has been circulating around this market for roughly ten years.

Our blog, similarly titled, 'The Actor's Guide to the Southeast,' has recently changed to 'The Southeast: An Actor's POV' is geared toward our perspectives on the market presently.

Regardless of whichever search engine you prefer, be sure to Google, Bing, or Yahoo yourself to make sure your brand is marketed appropriately.

Making sure your Actor's Access, IMDb, and other digital accounts are up to date and presentable is just another element 'The Bungalow Productions' offers to help guide you toward success.

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Theatre or Theater?

As TV & Film actors training and experience is extremely important. If you want to be seen in the "theater", one should have some "theatre" experience. The theatre is the basis of our art. Keeping a performance "fresh" night after night is a true testament of staying in the moment and placing the focus and trust in your scene partner.

Here in Atlanta we have some exemplary theatres.  The most notable are the Fox Theatre and The Alliance Theatre.

Reviewing Backstage.com, we were made aware that the 2014-2015 season auditions for The Alliance Theatre are approaching.

Check them out below:

http://www.backstage.com/casting/alliance-theatre-2014-15-season-26341/




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On To The Next

We've mentioned a few times, this is a journey. Stay in the "moment" and know this industry is unbelievably difficult.  Some have said, "It takes 20 years to be an actor." Don't get discouraged.

Actors have said, "I didn't get a callback," "I didn't book it," "I haven't booked in a while," and they forget there's a number of reasons why we don't book a role. If you have a great audition or a bad one, you have to learn from what you did. Take a breath, apply what you learned and move on to the next one. After Amy Adams booked 'Catch Me If You Can' she didn't work for a year after that- surely not by choice.  Also, casting director Erica Arvold has informative YouTube videos for actors. Here's one that is about not getting cast in a role. Why Didn't I Get Cast?

Keep up the hustle and know that you are the only one that can make you quit. 

Also, there's a great film titled, 'That Guy...Who Was in That One Thing.' It's currently on Netflix, but if you haven't seen it, watch it.

Stay in the moment and once the moment has passed move on to the next one.

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That Wasn't in L.A.?

Georgia, the Carolina's,  & New Orleans are becoming some of the dominant markets in this region. Many of the shows on TV & on the big screen were & are filmed here. Without getting too carried away...

 ...here are some of the Film & TV projects specifically filmed, in part or completely, in GA:

Film
The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay, (2014)
Need For Speed, (2014)
Dumb and Dumber To, (2014)
Million Dollar Arm, (2014)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, (2013)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, (2013)
The Internship, (2013):
42, (2013)
Identity Thief, (2013)
Flight, (2012):
What To Expect When You're Expecting," (2012)
American Reunion," (2012)

TV
The Walking Dead
The Vampire Diaries
Revolution
Drop Dead Diva
Resurrection
Devious Maids
Halt & Catch Fire
Teen Wolf
Necessary Roughness


IMDb Pro and Access Atlanta have a more extensive listing if you are interested.

What are some projects you didn't know filmed here?

Source of Resource

This industry and the journey of an actor is impossible to do unaccompanied. Know your resources and use those assets.

The saying, "It's not what you know it's...Who you know" is a truth in any business, especially this one. Of course, it's essential that one be prepared when the opportunity presents itself, but building relationships is pertinent.

Moreover, know your digital resources. Here are a some links to several great resources:

Georgia Film & TV Productions
IMDb Pro
Actors Access
The Bungalow Productions

What are some of your best resources?

Whatever It Takes

We recently returned from a conference in Arizona that was informative and inspiring. While there, we did whatever was necessary to make sure we could tape and send our auditions. 

On top of that, after getting off the plane we went straight to a callback.

We'll frequently encounter obstacles that try to derail us. If acting is your passion, do whatever it takes to get the job done to the best of your abilities. 

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Hit the Road, Jack!

It's President's Day and on this three day weekend many people are traveling. We hope you have safe travels and have enjoyed your time off.

Speaking of travel, in this digital world, the industry has greatly changed. We no longer have to travel long distances to attend auditions. We can audition for roles in different cities and even states by self-taping. Callbacks for Film and TV have become very limited; however, they aren't non-existent.

When auditioning for a role, be sure to check the breakdown for callback dates, shoot dates, shoot location, and if it's a commercial, conflicts. Many times actors over look these details and it discredits both you and your agency if you are not available or have conflicts.

Also, be sure to have some extra funds available so that you can travel to a 2nd and 3rd callback if necessary.

Best of luck and safe travels!!

Love the Craft

We hope everyone had a love-filled Valentine's Day!

If acting is something you love, then you have to surrender yourself to it. Audition as much as possible. Research acting related websites. Commit to sharpening your craft and learning every chance you get. Remember, there's no formula to this business so take in all the information you can and create your own "smart" path.

Ask yourself, "What have I done to better my craft today?"

Love what you do and get someone to pay you for it.

Get in the Game

STEP UP to the challenge and STOP making excuses. The southeast is a competitive market and one has to get in the game. We face all kinds of obstacles and filters in this industry so why create more for yourself.

"I'm going to wait till I lose a few pounds to get my headshots."
"I can't submit to an agency yet because I don't have enough on my reel."
"They probably already have someone like me that's better."

These are just a few of the endless excuses we tell ourselves. Stop wasting time and take the risk. That's what this industry is...rejection. Sometimes, there is a YES but one has to be in the game, not making excuses, and PREPARED.

The Bungalow Productions will help guide you through this rejection prone industry and prepare you to find the "Yes!" STEP UP to the challenge and STOP making excuses.


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Variety of headshots

With actors now having to live in this digital world its so important to have up to date headshots. Not only this, it's also important to haveas many "looks" as possible. Meaning if you can play the lawyer, or the teacher, "bad guy" etc, you need shots that portray those characters. 

ATL Agencies

Top Agencies in Atlanta

People Store
J Pervis
Houghton Talent
Atlanta Models and Talent
Alexander White Agency

Other Notable Agencies

East Coast Talent
Janna Van Dyke
Privilege
Stewart Talent
Real People

Meet Casting Directors

If you're a seasoned actor or someone just starting out, it's important to build relationships with the people casting you in upcoming projects. Here's a great opportunity to get in front of Atlanta/New Orleans casting directors for an affordable price. Rita Harrell from Big Picture casting is up next in Atlanta Feb 6!

GET SCENE

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