Casting Director Jordan Brown Talks About the Casting Process

[@ActingCareerCenter]

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[@13426511]

As a person who is just starting out, coming from a traditional business career, my mindset is already geared toward researching my customer's desires and needs. I truly appreciate all of your videos, but this one really got my attention because of the practical insights and advice from a "customer". Please pass my thanks along to Ms. Brown for her investment of time into MY career, and thank you for yours as well. There can never be enough videos such as this, where we can learn exactly what is needed from us, and what to avoid, as sometimes those things seem to be counterintuitive. I am looking forward to watching ALL of your videos, especially others in this series, or line of thought. And again, THANK YOU for YOUR investment into my career through these videos!

[@justax5627]

The fact that you guys made the effort to make an incredibly informative video is great on its own

[@joshkillian5328]

I’m glad things are getting back to normal. Just in time before I get out of college. I’m so excited to make acting a career!

[@nelsonbonilla5919]

Well done Kurt. I'm a big fan of what you and Jordan have done for our community. This is great, thanks!

[@dolel6875]

Love her laugh😂🤗

[@veronicafahmi6104]

This was super helpful, and I am so thankful for the video! I think the advice that helped me the most was related to auditioning for 5 lines or less characters. I think most actors have to play these roles to get experience before they get even bigger roles. Lead roles are really about showcasing your personality, but 5 lines or less roles usually have a purpose in continuing the story. Thank you for bringing that up!

[@BlossomAndShineWithPatri]

Yes!! And is so much fun to audition for a one liner, you are actually part of the story and serve the scene. You are no longer on the back ( background) but have the chance to show your skills and do something new. From there when you are ready you can to to book leads! Also having a good mentor / acting coach full of programs like " audition class" they teach you how to audition or also the option of rehearsing with someone your audition before the audition day. Also worshops where you can connect with casting directors etc. It is so so so much better creating your own team! And been intentional in every move you make. 💖🙋‍♀️

[@JordanBlairBrown]

Glad it was helpful! Break a leg out there!

[@kelly44ladd]

"Auditioning IS your career"...thank you Kurt. And thank you Jordan for reminding us to take care of ourselves!

[@MauricePKerry]

Yoooo she is literally one of my 2 favorite people to tape/ work with, BOTH from the same company. She makes the room comfortable and grounded. Because she's also an actor the energy in the work together is so human. Great interview hey JB🙂

[@IndigenousBronze]

I'm only 10 minutes in, but I'm really enjoying the dialogue so far. I'm a recent BFA grad with a concentration in Acting & Directing, and I plan to move to GA from TN very soon. I can't wait to get the ball rolling! Thank you for sharing this with us! 😊

[@ritapn3567]

I’m only 12 years old right now but I’m really exited to get more into the world of acting!

[@stevegriffith2486]

Wow, awesome, specific,informative about the new way casting is done. BEST video out there on this topic. GOLD STANDARD - thanks to both of you!

[@JordanBlairBrown]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bet]

Great info! The headshot closeups was a good tip along with getting auditions in asap

[@iamtimdorsey]

I think the most “hit home” thing that you said was about being kind to yourself. Something to the effect of “that it’s nice to get that first job to validate your idea that you are/can be/should be an actor, and that sometimes that can ease the tension you put on yourself. And maybe it’s not until then that you start talking to yourself more appropriately.” I feel like that’s a great place to start and get reps in... Learning to motivate and talk to yourself like you would talk to or motivate the person you love the most in life. Be in your own corner no matter what. Believe in you no matter what. Be kind to you no matter what. Great Video! Thanks for sharing these. 👊🏼

[@JordanBlairBrown]

Glad it was helpful! You've got this! Break a leg out there!

[@kelly44ladd]

I had to look up "Hot Brown Sandwich" and now I can't stop thinking about it!

[@alejandrazapicoq]

Thank you for doing this! Loved to watch this!

[@jayyoo]

Love this interview! Thanks Kurt!

[@craigfones4944]

Great stuff. Thanks Jordan for your insight. Thanks Kurt for the interview.

[@jedidiadyer6708]

Hi Kurt. Great interview with Jordon. Enjoyed it and learned more new things. Keep it up...

[@stellamarrazes]

Jordan and Kurt thanks for this video. It was so helpful! Hope to see you in a movie set. All the best to both of you.

[@otownshorty407]

Love this video! She gets straight to the point 🎯

[@rexbaker9280]

The things I never knew....Thank you Jordan and Kurt!

[@Teresapicciano]

Congrats Kurt for producing informative content. Priceless. Interesting session with with Jordan B.Brown. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@bradstein8776]

Good interview 👍, the two's of you's !

[@fredgalyean]

Great interview, useful info, and fantastic insight! Thank you both!

[@ayushsingh789]

I love your every video because you bring new tips For 2021

[@williamsmith-bf2vv]

great information...thanks..

[@johncrouch1868]

Awesome information thanks.

[@tylerw.jacobs872]

Yes!

[@kasekendejuliuswizfats2128]

Hello sir am kasekende julius from uganda Africa and am an upcoming actor and so happy that I have learning acting with you're videos so please to stop to teach as thank

[@lifeofturkey4413]

hey can you make a video about making your portfolio ?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Networking is so critical. Make friends. Volunteer to help. Be nice. Don't be a jerk. A no show means I will not hire you ever. I've had actors commit then not show up ON SET. 'I was tired and I didn't think I'd do a good job.' 'I was hung over and over slept'. Hey, guess what? Hope you like your day job!

[@ItsMissMckayla]

I mean as human sometimes no-shows happen because life comes up ? A lot of people are moms , have work schools and their car may break down everything happens in life it’s not always someone trying to purposely do no-show 😢

[@anonymous1134]

Hey Kurt! I was wondering, what are your opinions about taking acting classes from different groups at the same time?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

If you can handle the workload there is nothing wrong with that!

[@asianjoker4]

I'm going to leave this and watch the rest of this but do you know any good acting classes to start with

[@BlossomAndShineWithPatri]

Yes!! I can send you a list. Email: [e-mail] btw kurt does offer private acting classes too!

[@Liljayserves]

Hi Kurt, what is your best advice for me who had training in one zoom workshop and a online acting course and has done band and chorus in 4th and 5th grade who is wanting to audition for Disney channel and an agent, can as long as I have this training and good people skills get me one?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Maybe. Maybe not. There's no way for me to tell you for sure. Some people learn acting very quickly and are ready to audition after just a few classes. Other people take longer and are not ready for a while.

[@Liljayserves]

@@ActingCareerCenter ok thank you and by the way I watched by nights end

[@max-by1iv]

I have a question. How do I do an audition with the slate at the end like how do I start it without it being awkward because usually, I would start with the slate. If you have any tips for that I could use some help. Thanks!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You can record the slate as a separate video and then edit them together afterwards. That's how I do it

[@iocantokg]

Submitting to a breakdown, and not giving a decent rejection because of personal reasons, (death in the family, another booked job, etc) is not winning you points.

[@bybyana26]

My first headshots were a complete mess! I was in a bad mood that day. 😔

[@kirkywaffles192]

What do you use for casting calls? Backstage?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

She uses Actors Access. We talk about it quite a bit in the video.

[@jeffHughWilliams]

I just got down auditioning for a drug dealer and the sides had directions for the guns ….so I used my guns as the sides say … is that wrong?

[@kirkywaffles192]

I wanna be an actor but I don’t know where to start.

[@ReaganVFilms]

Start Now by getting Acting Classes, after acting classes then it’s auditioning for agencies, then towards the casting directors in the audition room and off to the big times.

[@kirkywaffles192]

@@ReaganVFilms yea but I live in Michigan. There aren’t as many option as to L.A. But thank you 🙏🏽

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I started in Ohio, right next to Michigan. It's true there are not as many options as LA but there are definitely classes, and agents, and audition opportunities. I was a working actor for 8 years in Ohio before moving to Atlanta. Start with acting classes. Do a google search for classes in your city or your closest big city.

[@mrdjordan5]

I know it happens but it's hard to believe that people will actually pull a no show. I have a question. Why does an actors profile need to look perfect to be considered by most casting directors? Like what if actors only have headshots and resume but no reel because they can't get the footage? Or why are actors automatically passed over for Named Actors? What if actors are on Actors Access but at the time can't pay for reels and slate shots for all 8+ headshots.. will they be less considered? I'm asking because these things are what I hear gets actors less chances from what other actors tell me.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

If you don't have professional footage you can just record yourself performing a scene with your phone. The goal is to see your acting ability. Actors are passed over for name actors because this is a business and producers care about making a return on investment. Name actors assure a box office draw that unknown actors cannot guarantee. The vast majority of actors have a second or even third job to help finance the costs of this career. It is very common within the industry.

[@slippery58]

Can you make a video about "How to get an acting career when you your in another country "how do you prepare for an acting career in different country ,instead of the one your in?!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You should so everything you can in your current country (training, work on local productions, etc.) and then eventually move to the country where you want to pursue your career.

[@slippery58]

@@ActingCareerCenter tysm i really appreciate it🤍🌚

[@slippery58]

@@ActingCareerCenter but my country doesn't have these things they hardly have movies..thats why I wanna ,over to Hollywood and start there..

[@demon9401]

Kurt how did you feel standing next to Gerard in Greenland 😍

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I felt like I could beat him up 😎

[@sebbvell3426]

I recently watched the right stuff in which she has a brief appearance but I love her performance

[@JordanBlairBrown]

Thank you! Eunice was a joy to play with!

[@sebbvell3426]

@@JordanBlairBrown keep up the good work you're excellent actress

[@calvinfernandez106]

Sir will you give acting class?

[@FiguresEmpire]

Coffee, coffee, coffee please sir I need some more coffee!

[@ayushsingh789]

New York Film Academy Students like

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

You say you're usually cast as a lawyer or doctor. What was the strangest, most unusual role you've played? The most counter to type?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Probably the wedding DJ in Holidate. Also, I played a police officer on Mr. Mercedes. That in itself isn't particularly strange, but the character's name was Officer Schmidt.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

@@ActingCareerCenter My grandson is half Japanese, half German. If you didn't know, you'd say Asian. He has a German last name...But I do get the discontinuity.

[@darkleg2759]

I had to ask that can I get a role because I am an Indian

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Of course.

[@Canoneosmiami]

Her audio is too low my devices volume is on max ,still having hard time to understand her .

[@rebeccasmith967]

Jordan’s voice & mannerisms reminds me of Dakota Johnson’s - super soft & calming 😌

[@MauricePKerry]

She's actually super cool and down to earth in person. I can be me in the scene