Ep. 140: 4 Ways Actors Can Highlight Their Producing Work To Land More Acting Roles

Are you making the most of your self-produced work on your acting resume?Casting directors care about more than just your acting credits - they also notice your producing and directing experience. Why? Because it shows your dedication, knowledge of the industry, and ability to contribute beyond just performing.In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, host Martin Bentsen shares how to properly showcase your producing credits to make your resume stand out. Whether you’ve produced a short film, web series, or theater production, knowing how to list these experiences can give you an edge in auditions.Here’s what you’ll learn:The best way to add producing credits to Actors Access, Casting Networks, and IMDb.How to incorporate your producing work into your bio and submission notes.Creative ways to highlight your directing and producing experience to impress casting directors.By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to position yourself as a multi-talented industry professional. Tune in now and start making your resume work for you!Stay Connected:Email: martin@cityheadshots.comWebsite: martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:HeadshotsShoot Footage for Your ReelEdit Footage Into a ReelThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

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Struggling to book your first speaking role in a network-level production? If so, this podcast is for you. You'll learn how to find and sign with great agents, how to start getting access to high-quality auditions, and how to book major union speaking roles. Each episode addresses specific challenges faced by aspiring screen actors, including: - What casting directors are really looking for in screen actors. - How to find and impress legit, high-level agents. - How to build strong industry connections (even if you don't know anyone yet). New episodes are released Mondays and Thursdays, each filled with tactical advice to help you work through different challenges. Host Martin Bentsen has helped over 6000 actors since 2009, and has been featured in Backstage, Casting Networks, NYU Tisch, and more Ready to dive in? Start by listening to fan-favorite Episode #14: "Where to Find Legit Auditions (Without an Agent)."