The Actor's Career Compass Podcast
1) Ep. 215: Is it OK to Film Custom Reel Scenes To Book Acting Roles Faster?
Should You Use Filmed-for-Reel Scenes? Here's What Casting Directors Really ThinkHave you ever wondered if casting directors can instantly tell when your footage is fake?For many actors, getting foota...Show More
2) Ep. 214: How Not Overthinking Acting Prep Can Lead to More Honest, Bookable Performances
How Much Emotional Prep Is Too Much for a Scene? Find Out Here.Do you ever feel like you’re overthinking your scenes - or trying too hard to “feel” something? You’re not alone, and today’s episode bre...Show More
3) Ep. 213: Why Silence Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing in Acting (And What To Do About It)
What Should You Do When You Hear Nothing After Submitting?Ever feel like your self-tapes vanish into a black hole?If you're submitting to roles and getting no responses-no callbacks, no rejections, ju...Show More
4) Ep. 212: How to Film Great Acting Self-Tapes from Any Location
Can you really film a great self-tape while living out of a suitcase?In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin shares exactly how to keep audition-ready - even when you're far from home an...Show More
5) Ep. 211: Try This Advanced Strategy to Book More Acting Roles
Are your acting submissions getting ignored - even when you know you’re good enough to book the role?In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, you’ll learn how to test your materials and submissi...Show More
6) Ep. 210: How To Handle Kissing Scenes in Acting Without Damaging Your Relationship
Would your partner be OK watching you kiss someone on stage or screen?As an actor, kissing scenes can come with the job - but what happens when you’re in a relationship and your partner starts to feel...Show More
7) Ep. 209: How To Start Getting PAID for Acting
Are you stuck doing free acting gigs and wondering when the paychecks will finally come?If you've been working hard on student films, building your reel, and gaining experience - but still aren't gett...Show More
8) Ep. 208: How To Build an Acting Profile That Gets You Auditions - No Matter Your Experience
Are agents and casting directors ignoring you - even though you know you’ve got talent?It might not be your acting skills holding you back - it’s what they see before you ever get a chance to perform....Show More
9) Ep. 207: Signs You’re Mishandling Last-Minute Acting Auditions & How To Turn It Around
What Should You Do When You Can’t Make a Last-Minute Audition?Ever gotten an audition request with barely any time to prepare - and had no idea how to handle it?In this episode of The Actor’s Career C...Show More
10) Ep. 206: Think You Need to Be “Tech-Savvy” to Succeed in Acting? You Don’t
Do tech problems make you want to quit acting altogether?If you’ve ever panicked over uploading a self-tape or wanted to throw your phone trying to send a video, you're not alone. Today’s episode is a...Show More