Tips and Advice Casting Directors Reveal What they Want in a Headshot

[WATCH] Casting Directors Reveal What they Want in a Headshot

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So you want to become an actor? Well before you ever go to your first audition you need a headshot.

A headshot is a photo that realistically demonstrates a person’s appearance for casting. Many headshots are used for actors, models, and even authors.

It is the first step to getting an audition. Casting directors immediately determine whether or not you are able to fill audition a role based upon your headshot.

In a video by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, casting directors and producers reveal what they look for in a headshot.

Watch below:

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