WHAT ARE DIRECTORS LOOKING FOR IN ACTORS?

Matt Enlow is an Emmy Nominated director, writer, and producer. Today he joins us in talking about how directors pitch to companies, what directors are looking for when viewing actor auditions, why directors give certain direction in the callback room/on set, and more. ⭐️CHAPTERS⭐️ 0:00 - Sneak Peak 0:25 - Introducing Matt Enlow 0:56 - How Matt Enlow Became A Director 2:06 - How Matt Enlow Started Directing Comedy 4:30 - How Does A Commercial Get Made? 9:52 - What Does The Ad Agency Expect From The Director? 11:27 - Who Puts Actors On Avail? How Many Actors Are Placed On Avail? 12:45 - How Much Say Does A Director Have When It Comes To The Client? 14:01 - Who Writes The Character Description For Commercial Auditions? 15:28 - How Does A Writer/Director Pitch vs. Just A Director Pitch To Clients? 16:42 - After Watching An Audition, What Makes You Call An Actor Back? 19:42 - What Are Directors And Clients Looking For From Actors? 22:11 - Is Having A Moment Before IN Auditions Important? 22:37 - What Do Directors Mean When They Want A Take Grounded? 23:53 - How Matt Enlow and I Met (Story Time) 26:56 - Should Actors Email Directors? 27:00 - Is It A Bad Sign When A Director Gives An Actor Multiple Takes? 29:21 - Does Casting Put Actors On Avail Without The Director Knowing? 30:09 - What Is The Process From Placing An Actor On Avail vs. Booking Them? 30:40 - Why Does An Actor Who Gives A Great Performance Not Book? 34:33 - What Take On The Script Should Actors Do Once They Get To Set? 36:43 - Do Directors Have A Say On What Take Gets Used In The Final Commercial? 38:17 - What Are The DOs and DON’Ts Of Commercial Acting? 41:10 - Listen To Matt Enlow’s Podcast - Just Shoot It Pod ⭐️MATT⭐️    / @justshootitpod   ⭐ITAU⭐ Subscribe for More Videos:    / @ashley_parchment   Instagram:   / ittakesauniverse   ⭐MORE INDUSTRY ADVICE⭐ How To Get A Commercial Agent:    • HOW TO GET A COMMERCIAL AGENT   Commercial Contract Terms PT.1:    • 10 COMMERCIAL TERMS EVERY ACTOR SHOULD KNO...   Commercial Contract Terms PT.1:    • 10 COMMERCIAL TERMS EVERY ACTOR SHOULD KNO...   Selftape Terms:    • HOW TO SELFTAPE AUDITION: COMMERCIAL SLATE...   Do This Before Moving to LA:    • DO THIS BEFORE MOVING TO LOS ANGELES! A MU...   Do This Once In LA:    • YOU JUST MOVED TO LOS ANGELES? DO THIS! MU...   ⭐ABOUT ASHLEY⭐ Ashley Parchment is a dynamic actress from Miami, FL who is passionate about her craft. Ashley is absolutely obsessed with improv comedy and is on a house team at the prestigious Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Her quick wit and knack for improv have not only entertained live audiences but has also led to numerous commercial and theatrical bookings. Ashley is dedicated to empowering POC artists in the entertainment industry. As the founder of "It Takes A Universe," she's on a mission to create opportunities and amplify underrepresented voices in the world of film and television.   / ashleypapel