PREVIEW: Getting On A TV Directors' Radar The RIGHT Way - With BAFTA-Winning TV Director Steve Hughes!
Jul 21, 2023*Act On This members get access to the FULL 90 MINUTE recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Steve Hughes is one of the most talented directors in high-end TV drama - he's also one of the nicest!
His credits include Doctor Who, Waterloo Road, Miss Scarlet & The Duke, The Last Bus and DOZENS more.
His work directing the 35th anniversary episode of BBC's Casualty, won the show a BAFTA.
In this 90 MINUTE member-only mastermind, Steve shares EXACTLY how to get on his casting radar for upcoming shows, we dive into what makes an actor shine in the audition room or on self-tape, discuss how Steve gets the very best out of his actors on-set - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- How 5 seconds of courage changed Steve's life forever.
- Steve's biggest TV credits.
- The 75th NHS anniversary episode of 'Casualty' - that Steve recently directed.
- Why Steve gave an Act On This member a part in the show.
- Using improvisation on-set.
- The current casting team at 'Casualty' - and how to find their emails.
- The very best ways to get on Steve's casting radar.
- Why Twitter is so useful for actors and how to use it properly.
- What do do BEFORE you tweet Steve your showreel.
- Gauging when it's appropriate to reach out to TV directors.
- The best type of showreel footage to make an impact on Steve.
- Self-tapes - and how to get them right.
- In-person auditions and why Steve wants you to RELAX.
- Why preparation is the key to success.
- Mental health and why we all need to be kind.
- The ONE thing Steve wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
If you're ready to land a role in high-end TV drama...
Hit 'play' NOW!
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