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It’s the volume of tapes that are coming in to casting. In person auditions usually have 15-30 people. With taped auditions they are bringing in 60-200 tapes a lot of times, but no they don’t all get watched with consideration and I’ve had casting directors tell me that. I’m not saying all, but a lot do this. This makes it a cattle call and not an audition. During the pandemic on an IG live I had an episodic Casting Director tell me when they get auditions, “no they’re not sitting watching every single audition the whole time. The audition might be playing in the background while they’re doing other things on their computer.” I’m sure there are casting directors out there that try to do better than this, but that’s not even giving someone a chance, and you can’t do that in person. That’s pretty lazy. They shouldn’t ask for someone to do the work if they’re not even going to be considered. How disheartening is that after 15 years of work in this business. Obviously you need to be a good actor, bring the juice, and do the research to book a role. Now that self tapes are a thing, casting directors can sit at home and watch (or not watch) tapes in their PJ’s, while all the work and expense is placed on the actor. They don’t have office space to rent, camera expenses, pay for a reader, markers, printing of sides etc. The actor does all of that now. Here is a deadline article about it. deadline.com/2023/03/casting-directors-sound-off-self-tape-controversy-1235278508/#

I have been in the business for 17 years and have over 100 film and tv credits and multiple commercials, some nationals. My booking, callback, and on avails were WAY more frequent when actors were going into the room with casting directors. Since the self taping, my success rate has fallen dramatically and I attribute that to the volume of tapes casting is getting from all over the nation, and sometimes, the world. I’ve heard other actors say they are experiencing the same. Whereas, before, casting could only fit so many actors in one day to see in person and that was all of your competition. Even some seasoned actors are finding it hard to keep their spirits up and stay motivated in today’s self-taping circumstances. They are getting way more auditions, so working way harder, but booking less.

Christinna. Simply the best in the god damn business.

Hey Christinna! I saw your email and I clicked through and watched your video. So good! Also loved your self tape set up. I’m coming to you asap for my next self tape audition 💯. ❤

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Important words, Christinna. Thank you!

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As a person all relations should be wholesome and never toxic

Jesus is coming back! Repent! John 3:16

I remember you giving me this adjustment in class and it made everything much easier. Using it again today. Thank you Christinna! xo

This is so good. As a writer, I want to see my characters brought to life by an actor. I don't sit awake at night thinking, I hope the actors bring just my words to life. It's so exciting to forget the actor during a table read because they've so embodied the character. And sometimes, it's not even the exact image I had in my mind of the character, but it doesn't matter because it has so much presence.

Thank you Christinna!

Hi, Christinna! Any thoughts about what it might mean when Casting keeps sending notes, via Actors Access, pushing back the deadline on a requested self-tape? My assumption is that it means Producers haven't seen anyone whose work they like yet, but I'd love to be wrong. Thank you!

Woo Hoo new content 😁😁

Love this. ❤ Happy New Year, Christinna!

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You look refreshed and pretty. Glad you took the time you needed and you're back.

Great to see you Christinna & thrilled to hear you took a much needed extended hiatus & have been rejuvenated!!! Hugs & Love, Tara :)

Happy to see this video! Glad you're doing well CC! And you took your own advice, taking the time needed for yourself to rest and rejuvenate. Look forward to 2023! :)

Love this!

Yes Ma'am, you are essential!

I am binging your videos and so grateful for your content. Thank you, Christinna. Hope you're doing well and I look forward to more videos whenever you have time.

CHRISTINNA! THIS IS GOLDDD! I will be rewatching this for the reminder and sheer inspiration. Smart risks that are grounded in the story. Also I love that the director shared just take a risk even if it's the wrong one because if they're moved, they'll give us the redirect. I love itttt!

Thank you for the content you've shared (especially because I'm not in LA), but I love learning from you. :)

Happy New Year! This was so good and on time. Great reminder! All the best

Such a great and engaging video, and you’re such a great speaker. Thank you for this.

Always extremely grateful to hear from you & receive a download of well needed knowledge. You look beautiful as always. Look forward to seeing you again soon x

I love framing "downtime" as a creative sabbatical! So much juice in that!

Happy New Year, Coach! Great to "see" you - and looking forward to more chances in 2022! <3

Always a learning experience with you Christinna, Thank you! 👊 🙏

I really love this. Thank you

Happy New Year!!!!!!! Greetings from the far off lands of your ancestors. 😁

Yay to the power of no & a lot of good food for thought, thank you!! So happy for you & continued happiness 4u in 2022!! xxoo Tara :)

Now that's the way to start out the new year - thank you, Christinna!! So good to see you!! Can't wait to hear about classes!

Happy New Year Christinna!

This is awesome!!!! Noted!!! Seems fun too!!

Damn!!!! I’m at the gym crying like a big baby! Love this….. 😫😫😫😫😫

I'm looking forward to shooting with Relentless! During the consultation, I quickly learned Steve is a cool guy whose enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for the referral to them Christinna!

Thank you!!!

Hi! Christinna Happy New Year to you and your family, I will try to watch Mira Mira, it looks good and scary. Still trying to find a job, your videos help a lot for interviewing. Take Care!!

So, so intense! I am so looking forward to Ep 2 of Mira Mira!

Just watched the first episode - yikes!! Can't wait for the next, and the next... Congratulations, Christinna!!

Congrats!!

Love it! Congrats, Christinna!! I auditioned for the role of Carrie in that project 😂Can't wait to watch!

Wonderful news Christinna!! Wohoo!! Hooray for hope, survival, and strong lady teams!! 💐💐💐

Great Video! Christina I think I can learn some things from your video, I’m not an actor, my situation right now is that I’ve been out of work since March because of Covid-19, Your videos are fun and positive. Let’s face it when you go on interview for a job, your auditioning. Right? Anyway I’ll keep watching.

I just watched again Little Girl Lost with Christina Chauncey great episode, that’s so cool what your doing Christina. Keep up the good work!!

Someone forwarded your video -- thanks for the work you do!

Love this Christinna!! 🤗

Beautiful experience! Thank you 🙏 for sharing!!! Definitely entertain your mind body and soul!! Love ❤️ Haha 😂 loving the puzzle 🧩