An unusual situation presented itself to me today. But first, a little background:
Earlier this week a casting director asked to submit my materials to the director of a TV series for consideration for work. I indicated this would be fine with me. Why pass up an opportunity for a director to look at materials?, I thought. A couple of days later this same CD asked if I was interested in doing some background work on a feature film. Since the Industry is in a dip of slowness in parallel with the current economy, I consented to availability for work on the feature film, not realizing both the film and the TV show were shooting on the same day.
Today, the situation (not Mike Sorrentino) appeared in the form of an email in my inbox, reading:
Would you rather work on the film or the TV show?
Hmm. It is an unusual situation when the CD offers the talent an option! I think it speaks to my history as a professional, always prepared, on-time, polite and easy-going. Given the option, I had some questions to consider, which may be helpful for others in a similar situation:
- Under what type of contract is each project shooting?
- Could one of these projects benefit me more than the other? In what way?
- What could the potential time constraints be for each shoot?
- Could my choice color the perception the CD has of me in terms of future castings?
- What is the likelihood of each project to lead to more work for me?
Given careful consideration of these, I made the decision that I felt could most benefit my long-term career goals. What was it? You’ll have to wait to find out!
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