SAG-AFTRA Podcast: "Self-Tape Auditions: Know Your Rights"

Self-taped auditions have evolved from a pre-pandemic convenience to a standard industry practice. For some performers, self-taping offers a sense of control and ownership of their audition and the process overall; for others, it’s added a level of anxiety and presented new challenges with technology. But whether you love or hate self-taping, what has become an important priority is ensuring that self-taped auditions happen safely and allow performers can let their best work shine through. 

The SAG-AFTRA President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement has led many discussions about self-taping and its influence on the audition process. The SAG-AFTRA podcast continues this conversation with its replay of the latest PTEOE livestream, Spotlight on Self-Tapes. First aired on July 28, it features SAG-AFTRA Vice President Los Angeles, Michelle Hurd; Vice President, Actors/Performers William Charlton; and Vice President, Mid-Sized Locals Michele Proude discussing their first-hand experiences with self-taping over the last two years and offering advice on troubleshooting common self-taping problems. The livestream also delves into new provisions in the 2022 Commercials Contracts that place new safety standards on self-taping. 

Episode introduction by SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. 

For other PTEOE replays on self-taping and auditions, and interviews with casting directors, visit the SAG-AFTRA podcast page. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts and Tune In. 

The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.