06/09/2016

F.A.B. for Comedy

Hello lovely Fishpondians,

It's time for the next Fishpond Actors' Bursary  (F.A.B.) and this time we are calling on actors to flex their comedy muscles.  

We have been having such a great response to F.A.B and from our side we are delighted to offer hardworking actors a chance to maintain their subscription for another year absolutely free of charge.

We are calling on our Fishpondians to record a short comedic scene for camera using Auditioncam by the 11th of September. The best performances as judged by The Fishpond Team will have 12 months added to their Fishpond subscription and so be exposed to another year of opportunity.

Also, EVERYONE who sends in an audition will receive a free month added to their current subscription.

F.A.B. is especially perfect for anyone who has been meaning to record a scene or get a showreel together, as the Fishpond Team will happily add your clip to your Fishpond profile for you. And of course, having some work on your profile, greatly improves your chances of being called to audition.

So what is Auditioncam?
Auditioncam allows actors to record their own audition at home using their camera, smart phone, tablet or webcam and send it straight to the casting director's dashboard. This means casting directors can now request self taped auditions and actors can be seen for more roles than ever before! Click here to learn more.

What does the Fishpond Actors' Bursary mean?
It means there are regular opportunities for actors to receive a free year's subscription to Fishpond and have their winning or notable audition featured on our Facebook page which now has over 4500 likes, many of whom are casting directors, producers, directors etc.
EVERY SINGLE ACTOR WHO ENTERS WILL HAVE A MONTH ADDED TO THEIR PROFILE 

...we will also offer partial subscriptions of 3 - 6 months to several more Fishpond members in categories inspired by your entries.
So what do you have to do?

1. Choose a comedy scene for camera (not stage please) - it can be anything you like as long as it is in the comedy genre, but your version shouldn't be longer than two minutes. Feel free to edit a current script. You can choose a monologue or duologue (if it's a duologue please have a reader for the other part, use another actor if possible).
2. Once you've prepared the scene (you should, of course, be fully off book), send us your self tape using Auditioncam. You will be sending your video by clicking the button which says 'Send a Self Tape for this Role' beside the role that matches your age range on this brief. This simple explainer video takes you through it. It's up to you to choose whether you film your audition using your camera, phone, tablet or webcam.

We need to receive all auditions by the 11th of September.

We have created a do's and don'ts list within our Fish & Tips pages which describes how to send the perfect self tape. Click here to have a read.

Here are some of the most important tips:
1. Wipe the lens before you begin.
2. If filming on a phone, turn it horizontally - VERY IMPORTANT TO FILM IN LANDSCAPE
3. Film the scene in a head and shoulders shot.
4. Use a tripod if possible.
5. Ensure that your eye line is slightly to the right or left of the lens and the camera is not looking up or down at you so that we can see your face clearly.


So good luck Fishpondians!

We'll announce the winners via our Facebook page at the end of September and keep an eye out for some of our faves on our Facebook in the meantime.

Scaly Kiss,

Florence and
The Fishpond Team
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