- How To Search For Netflix Casting Calls?
- How To Apply For Netflix Auditions?
- What To Know About Netflix Auditions?
- What Else Can Help The Young Performers Chances?
- What About Afterwards Auditioning For Netflix?
Once kid actors gain their first experiences, an opportunity in the form of a casting call for a major company might come knocking. Many children do not have professionals representing them but parents should not let this stop them. In this blog post, learn how young performers can audition for companies like Netflix without having an agent.
How To Search For Netflix Casting Calls?
It is important that young aspiring actors and their parents carefully evaluate where they discover casting calls by the streaming giant Netflix, for example by reading kid casting reviews. That is necessary because there is a high risk of unfortunately stumbling upon fake casting calls and scams related to such false information. There are never any payments involved for casting calls, so if such are required, it is not a legitimate requirement.
The most convenient and reliable way to find the desired casting calls for kid actors without an agent is through legitimate casting websites like KidsCasting. Such online platforms offer parents an easy way to create an acting resume profile for their child which typically should include their photos, experience, special talents, and other relevant information, similar to an acting portfolio.
Once completed, this profile can be used to apply to casting calls available on the online platform's database, which gets updated daily, and can be browsed based on location, performance type, and other individual specifics. While the given platforms should be checked upon regularly for new listings, for example, KidsCasting also sends email notifications so users do not miss out on casting calls relevant to them.
How To Apply For Netflix Auditions?
Once the desired and relevant opportunity from Netflix appears, it is time to act upon it and apply for a kid actor. Fortunately, the streaming platform regularly has new casting calls and audition opportunities for their various projects, including TV shows and movies, so the young performers and their parents won't have to wait too long until a relevant one appears.
The application process online will be more or less the same as with any other casting call, with the most important thing being that the candidate has to meet the basic requirements set. Even if the young actor or their parents really want to work with Netflix, it is recommended to wait for a fitting casting call instead of ignoring requirements like age, ethnicity, or abilities.
Also, candidates should be sure they are ready to be available during the dates given in the casting call, as well as ready to arrive at the given location. Once the application has been completed and submitted, it is time to await the answer.
What To Know About Netflix Auditions?
If the answer delivers the results hoped for in the form of an invite to the auditions, it is time to prepare the child actor for the big day. It should come as encouraging news to any aspiring actor that Netflix is well known for casting unknown actors for their projects, which means kid actors have a better chance of getting cast for the role even if their experience is limited than it would be with other major networks and studios.
Auditioning for Netflix should go pretty much as with any other big name company - their casting directors look for talented children who can demonstrate their ability to convincingly portray a character. Kid actors always can get bonus points during auditions if they show they are easy to work with by having a professional attitude, for example by arriving on time and memorizing their lines.
What Else Can Help The Young Performers Chances?
It is very important that even the youngest of actors arrive reasonably prepared for the audition. Despite the candidates being children, trying to get a gig with Netflix should still be taken seriously - understanding of the role, the project and its tone to accordingly provide performance for it will be expected by the casting director and their staff.
If the kid actor comes to the audition obviously unprepared, it will give a first impression of an unmotivated and uninspired performer, which is unlikely to result in more than a rejection.
Another benefit from practicing before the audition is that the child will likely feel more confident in front of the casting staff, due to doing their best for this opportunity with Netflix and overcoming any previous fears related to the upcoming performance.
Parents should make sure their child arrives at the audition looking natural and simple, so nothing, including inappropriate for the occasion flashy clothes, or over the top makeup, do not distract the casting director’s attention away from the aspiring kid actors' performance.
What About Afterwards Auditioning For Netflix?
While participating in Netflix auditions is a big deal for the young actor, it also should not make or break their overall aspirations. It can be a lengthy process that gives absolutely no guarantees for getting a particular role in the given project.
It is important to maintain a positive attitude towards the auditions regardless of the ultimate result. That is because getting invited to audition for the streaming giant is already a significant accomplishment, and certainly should be viewed as a success for the child. Even if the audition ends up with a rejection, it still should provide the kid with a new experience and potentially useful feedback, which can be used to learn and grow further.
Parents should encourage their child to view it as a stepping stone for their acting ambitions. Coming off as entitled and angry for not getting an acting gig won’t do any favors for the kid since this is not the first and not the last audition a major studio posts casting calls about, yet a bad impression can hurt the chances of getting an invite next time you will apply.
Children should be explained how maintaining a positive and professional attitude despite not achieving the hoped for results will also increase chances of getting yet another shot with Netflix in the future.
