Join producers and actors Connie Chiarelli and Brooke McCormick as they discuss the importance of self-tapes and how they currently fit into the industry. They will demonstrate the making of a self-tape step by step and show examples of various self-tapes including their own which has led to booked jobs.
Key Takeaways:
- Everything you need to know about those tricky co-star auditions
- Prepping auditions for film vs television including framing, tone and pace
- How to handle eyelines, action, activity and props in a self-tape
- Self-tape set up; what's needed and what is not for gear and lighting
About Connie Chiarelli:
Connie Chiarelli relocated to California in 2012 after working as an actor and freelance casting agent in Pittsburgh’s PA’s vital film community. She has written and produced multiple projects and currently has a short film being well received at multiple local and international film festivals. Connie has been teaching at the Los Angeles Acting Studio of San Diego for six years.
About Brooke McCormick:
Brooke McCormick is currently making the festival rounds with the local short Death is a Rosebush she helped write and produce along with Connie Chiarelli. She was seen on television recently in Bosch Legacy and Ryan Murphy's Monsters. Brooke has a bachelor's degree in Cinema from Southern Methodist University and a degree in acting from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood. She currently teaches a monthly two-week audition for camera workshop at The Los Angeles Acting Studio, SD and privately coaches self-tapes.
Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA San Diego Local members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025) with registration.
If you are not a member or not a San Diego Local Member you can attend for a fee of $10. You must register below AND you must also pay via this link.
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Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.
No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.