FAQ
GENERAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
AGENCY PRO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How can I get auditions for tv/film work?
If you would like to be considered for an audition you must first be on file with Boston Casting. Please fill out an online application with all of your information to be considered for future auditions. You should also mail us 2 headshots to:Boston Casting Inc, 129 Braintree Street Suite 107, Boston, MA 02134Please include at least two contact phone numbers and an e-mail address. Include your height, weight, eye color and hair color. If you are under 18, please include your date of birth. Once you are listed with us, we do not hold interviews. We will add you to our active files and we will call you in for an audition that we feel you are appropriate for. There is no charge to be in our files. We are not an agent, and do not represent the talent.
If you are new to the business you may want to consider taking some classes through the Media Performance Institute.
Do you represent talent? Boston Casting is not an agent we are casting directors. We do not represent talent. As Casting Directors we work directly for our clients to find the best talent for the job. We will search through our database for candidates as well as contact agents. Talent Agents are the ones who will submit talent for auditions and earn commission from your work.
So what does it mean if I’m “on-file” with Boston Casting? Once you submit an online application or mail in your headshot you are considered to be “on file” with us. However, once you submit your application your job is not done. It is up to you to keep your information updated with your latest projects and contact information. You should also consider taking acting classes with the Media Performance Institute to keep your skills as fresh as possible.
The files we keep are for our casting purposes. You should always bring a headshot and resume with you to each audition and not be taking from our files.
How do I get an agent? Selecting an agent is a personal choice. They are the person who will represent you and fight to get you auditions and work. We work with numerous agents in the city and beyond. Do your research and when you’re ready with your headshot and resume, contact the different agencies in the city to see what their policies are for seeing new talent.
What are the procedures for being cast on a project you are auditioning?
If you are on file with Boston Casting we will call you for upcoming projects and auditions. Please check our website frequently since from time to time there will be open calls for feature films, television shows or commercials.
Please do not call or email the office to see what’s new or available.
What is a headshot? A headshot is an 8 x 10 black and white photo with a matte finish. There are numerous photographers in the area that can take an appropriate headshot for you.
What should my resume look like? Your resume should be attached to the back of your headshot. It should be trimmed down to fit the size of your headshot and list all of your acting experience, training and contact information. This is not a business resume. If you are new to the industry do not be concerned about the short list of experience, instead focus on your special talents and skills such as roller skating, speaking Spanish, acrobatics etc..
How do I get started in Voice-Over? To work in voice-over, you will need a voice over demo. You can mail a copy of your demo to Boston Casting. We will listen to it and contact you if we are interested in bringing you in for an audition.
How can I get my baby/child involved in the business? The best way for your child to be considered for work is to mail a headshot and resume to Boston Casting. Please be sure to include the date of birth on the resume. We also highly recommend contacting an agent to represent your child.
What if I want to be an “extra” and do background work? Please mail a current photo of yourself along with your contact information, phone number and address. Be sure to mark the envelope as a “Submission for Extra work.” You can also go to our website and submit an online application so we can have all of the information we need.
Please do not call our office for extras work. We will either contact you or post information on our website for extras castings.
Do you offer internships? Boston Casting offers the opportunity to assist in casting commercials, films, print ads and industrials. You will work closely with the casting director organizing audition sessions, scheduling, filing and performing other clerical duties.
We are looking for self-motivated and organized individuals interested in the media, production, advertising or public relations fields.
This is an unpaid position. If you are a student you can receive course credit.
Please fax your resume to: Internship Coordinator at (617) 254-3003
What is Agency Pro? Agency Pro is a software company. We at Boston Casting are using their software to run our talent database to make our business run more smoothly.
How do you utilize Agency pro to run your office? Boston Casting is now maintaining our talent files online. It is the easiest way to keep our files up to date as well as submit talent to our clients for potential jobs.
There are 2 parts to the Agency Pro Software. The 1st part is our in-house database. Everyone who submits their information to Boston Casting is now stored in our in-house database. Each actor receives their own free online profile, consisting of 2 headshots and personalized resume. These can be easily updated by each actor from their own home without the hassle of having to mail or phone in updated information which can easily be lost or transcribed improperly.
This database is what we will be utilizing to contact talent and their agents to schedule auditions and such, so it is important to make sure your information stays current. Your information in this in-house electronic database will only be accessible to you and our staff.
The 2nd part of the Agency Pro database is the option to go “Active”. This gives actors the choice to make their online headshot and resume accessible to our clients directly. If clients wish to screen talent themselves or cast directly from the database they can do so only with talent that choose to become “Active”.
is the online portion of the database consisting of the talent’s headshot and resume, which our clients can access. Clients would utilize this if they wanted to pre-select talent for their auditions or cast talent directly from their headshot. Talent with activated files have their own professional website that they can personally use to market themselves. In addition, those who activate can have up to 20 pictures, VO demos, and video clips on their personalized website.
No one is required to go active in order to be on file with us. Being active is a personal decision to invest in the marketing opportunities the software offers. Active or not, you are still in our electronic in-house database where Boston Casting staff can access your information and submit you for in-house auditions.
Again, it is your responsibility to make sure that all of your information in the database is current and updated regularly.
If I am Active on Agency Pro, does that mean I will get more work? Being active on Agency Pro can open you up to more opportunities if the client chooses to view people’s personal websites rather than have us schedule an audition. However, if you choose not to go active, we will still submit you for in-house auditions as we have done in the past.
Once I fill out the online application am I on file? If you are new to Boston Casting please fill out an application and submit it. You will automatically be entered into our casting database and considered for potential castings.
Now that everything is digital, do I still need to bring a headshot and resume with me to auditions? Yes. You should always bring a headshot and resume to every audition. Better yet, bring 2 as sometimes our client requests an extra one to be sent to their client.
What if I have an agent? Being on Agency Pro will not affect the relationship any talent has with Boston Casting or with their agent. That will all remain the same.
But Agency Pro offers a Network Discount, what does that mean?
Agency Pro is offering a discount to people who work with multiple clients that use their software. Basically, if your agent uses Agency Pro software and you have gone active with your agent and now you choose to go active with Boston Casting, Agency Pro offers a discount for activating your second account utilizing their software. This is a discount Agency Pro, the software provider, offers. It is not any type of agreement or association between the companies who use their software.
What if I am having problems with my website? Please feel free to contact Agency Pro directly for any questions regarding technical support at support@agencyprotalent.com.
