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The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

De: Martin Bentsen
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Struggling to book your first speaking role in a network-level production? If so, this podcast is for you. You'll learn how to find and sign with great agents, how to start getting access to high-quality auditions, and how to book major union speaking roles. Each episode addresses specific challenges faced by aspiring screen actors, including: - What casting directors are really looking for in screen actors. - How to find and impress legit, high-level agents. - How to build strong industry connections (even if you don't know anyone yet). New episodes are released Mondays and Thursdays, each filled with tactical advice to help you work through different challenges. Host Martin Bentsen has helped over 6000 actors since 2009, and has been featured in Backstage, Casting Networks, NYU Tisch, and more Ready to dive in? Start by listening to fan-favorite Episode #14: "Where to Find Legit Auditions (Without an Agent)."Copyright 2023 to Present – MJB Home Entertainment, LLC Arte Economía Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas Marketing Marketing y Ventas
Episodios
  • Ep. 220: Should You Widen Your Acting Age Range to Book More Roles? Here’s the Truth
    Dec 15 2025

    What’s the Real Age You Can Actually Play on Camera?

    Are you listing the right age range on your actor profiles - or are you secretly scaring off casting directors?

    Most actors guess their playable age based on what they hope they can book. But in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to figure out the real age range that casting directors and agents actually believe - so you can land more auditions and avoid looking unprofessional.


    Here’s what you’ll get from this episode:

    • Why your face sells one age, but your energy sells another - and how to figure out both
    • The exact range width that makes you look polished and castable (hint: bigger isn’t better)
    • The one mistake that makes agents roll their eyes at your profile


    Listen now and learn how to adjust your age range to get called in more often - with less guesswork.


    Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

    Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com


    Additional Resources:

    • Headshots
    • Shoot Footage for Your Reel
    • Edit Footage Into a Reel


    This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

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    14 m
  • Ep. 219: Why Most Acting Careers Stall & How One Actor Fixed It To Book More Auditions
    Dec 11 2025

    How Do Some Actors Land Auditions Every Week While Others Struggle to Get One?

    If you're tired of waiting around for opportunities that never come, today's episode will show you how to take control of your acting career and start booking more auditions fast.

    You’ll hear from actor Court Zeppernick, who shares his journey from radio to TV and film - and how he now gets consistent auditions every week.


    Discover how he simplified his self-tape process, gained discipline, and built momentum that keeps his inbox full of casting notices.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • A mindset shift that helped Court get noticed by agents and casting directors
    • How to save time on self-tapes without sacrificing quality
    • The real reason most actors aren’t auditioning enough - and how to fix it fast


    Hit play now to learn how to boost your audition rate and build a career that moves forward every week.


    Contact & Resources

    Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

    Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

    Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com

    Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com

    Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com


    This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

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    38 m
  • Ep. 218: How to Watch Your Acting Tape Like a Casting Director
    Dec 8 2025

    Are you tired of second-guessing your self-tapes after you hit “submit”?

    What if you could review your audition with clear eyes - within the hour - and feel totally confident about what you send in?

    In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, you’ll learn how to reset your brain fast so you can catch performance issues before it's too late.


    Here’s what you’ll discover:

    – A weird but effective way to trick your brain into seeing your audition like it’s someone else’s

    – Quick review techniques that expose weak moments you’d normally miss

    – A smarter way to rewatch your takes so you stop doubting your choices


    Submit stronger tapes faster than other actors. Hit play now and make your next audition your best yet.


    Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

    Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com


    Additional Resources:


    – Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com

    – Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com

    – Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com


    This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

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    8 m
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