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11. #auditionsarework — A Casting Director's Thoughts On the "Pay For Self Tapes" Campaign
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In this episode, Jess and Jenn discuss their wine of the week and the Pay for Self Tapes campaign as the main topic. They explain the origin of the #auditionsarework movement, which is mainly based on a clause in the SAG-AFTRA contract that requires paid auditions. As Casting Directors, they act as messengers from the higher-ups at studios and production companies, giving them a unique insight into the potential consequences of the movement's success. Jess and Jenn put it all out on the table as to why they are against the notion.
— The Demands of the Pay for Self Tape Campaign
— The Current SAG Rates
— The Indie Film Space
— Departments That Work for Free
— Blacklisting
— The Truth Behind Casting Director Salaries
— Studio Budgets
— Self Tape Page Caps
— The Potential Ramifications of SAG Pursuing Audition Pay
— The Impact on Diversity
— Why We All Network
— Side Hustles, Gig Economy, and the Living Wage
Episode Resources:
- Tipsy Casting Episode 102: The Current State of Affairs of Casting and "The Industry": Self-Tapes in the Spotlight
- Source: #auditionsarework Website
- Tavi Gevinson: Auditions Are Work. Pay Us.
- Inside the Self-Tape Audition Controversy: The Pros, Cons and Costs for Actors
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