What Casting Directors Look for in a Self-Tape

Understand what casting directors notice to give your self-tape the edge. Clear, confident performances with strong visuals and sound consistently stand out. These insights come from working actors and casting professionals.

Tips:

  • Clear introduction and slate

  • Focused performance

  • Clean visuals and sound

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Dustin James Leighton

Dustin James Leighton is a Director, Cinematographer, and established American voice actor. Beginning his career in New York City, he became one of the youngest talents signed to ICM Partners’ voiceover department. He is part of the Transformers franchise as the voice of Autobot Evac and later trained in cinematography at the ASC Masterclass in Los Angeles. Today, he works nationwide as a Director/Director of Photography and mentors actors through Acting and Cold Brews.

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