Show notes
IMPORTANT NOTE:In the first 7 minutes we are having some annoying rubbing on the mic that is fixed later.Acting agent and musician Nicole Ricardo on everything acting related. Headshots, self-tapes, showreels, cover letters, communication and much more.Are headshots important? How to record self-tapes and what NOT to do when you record self-tapes? Is it worth contacting casting directors? How to find an agent and what to write in the cover letter? Nicole's Instagram: / nicole_ricardo_ Fiona Cross Management:https://www.fiona-cross.com/Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:35 - Intro00:03:00 - Music and moving from South Africa to London00:06:48 - Becoming an acting agent00:08:01 - A day in the life of an acting agent and spotlight00:18:38 - What is boutique agency00:21:22 - Narrow specialty agencies00:23:11 - What agents look at when actors apply00:25:12 - How important is training00:28:06 - Home made vs professional self-tapes00:31:37 - Biggest mistakes on self-tapes00:34:29 - Actions in self-tapes00:37:26 - Self-tape quality00:41:24 - Showreels00:45:29 - Annoying things that actor do00:49:41 - Is there a blacklist for actors?00:51:07 - Red flags for actors00:56:53 - Reaching out to casting directors01:00:08 - Headshots01:11:28 - Casting director workshops01:15:57 - Best moments in being an agent01:18:45 - What's next?01:21:35 - BLITZ round01:24:35 - Two one cool things01:28:39 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast