Oh, how I love to talk of this...
There are two main reasons why I enjoy going for castings -the adventure and the casting scenes!
Take for instance, two days back, on Monday, I had two castings to head for.
So what did I do? I spent the whole day, as if I was in the reality show, "The Amazing Race".
With my hand-drawn maps, I had to find my way to the location of my first reporting area at a Production House before heading to my second area which takes me an hour to travel to. (Yes, being a freelancer, you have to bite yourself hard whenever the magical word "Taxi" comes to mind. You have to adopt a business mindset to it... If you could choose, you would not want to put in any capital for the profits to be made, no? Likewise then!)
So the night before, I had to do my research on the best routes to take for my destinations. I would seriously recommend www.streetdirectory.com (for it seems to be the only most reliable site there is)! Though, please, use it with caution. I have had one too many times been given inaccurate information that it brought me to merry-go-round rides!
As I was saying, "The Amazing Race". You know, how it is like for me, going to places I have never been to before? Thus, to me, it is more like an adventure. And getting to my destination, woah, that sense of achievement is too notable to be overlooked!
Now, you must understand. Most casting areas are that of Production Houses, Talent Agencies or such. And usually, they are either situated among rows of shophouses or amidst the maze of industrial buildings! As luck would have it, I had to go to these two places on the same day. Did not help with the scorching sun, thank you. I was perspiring furiously by the time I found my areas. (Record search-time of 20minutes for the first while 45minutes for the second. But fret not, for I was still punctual! In case you did not realise it, punctuality is greatly sought-after.)
And so I did, and I have to go through this "test" before I am allowed to continue for the next race to my destination. All right, enough of "The Amazing Race".
Let me share with you how can one casting go, with this experience I had on Monday.
"You are casting for the lead role with no lines. . . dance as if you are in a party. Camera Rolling..." said the Casting Personnel.
DANCE? DID YOU SAY DANCE? My my, I do not dance but you know what, I could do it!
And so I closed my eyes for that every instance and with it, I transformed my surrounding to that of a party!
"ACTION!"
AND I DID WELL.
It was only after leaving the place did I feel conscious and blushing red. But yes, I enjoyed myself.
That is the thing about modeling. You have to let go of yourself and practise professionalism such that you are able to deliver what is expected.
One thing I have learned throughout my journey as a Freelance Model?
Be confident and behave like you know what you are doing. And seriously, this too can be applied on anything you are working at.
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