We’ll just jump right in with a big, fat NOPE!β
Letβs start with this fun fact: In 2016, Georgia overtook California as the state location with the most feature films produced π€― β
Productions have been venturing out of LA/NY for years and itβs mostly due to the tax rebates and lower costs of shooting. The film/TV world has been surging (during the non-Covid world) in places like New Orleans, Atlanta, New Mexico, and Austin. β
Letβs sweeten the deal with the fact that self-taping is becoming more and more normal & prevalent in our casting process. As long as there is CLEAR communication between rep & casting office that you can 100% be a local hire in LA/NY, then usually (if youβre right for it), you wonβt have any trouble getting a self-tape audition. And many times, the role that weβve been auditioning for DAYS in LA will go to that one self-taped actor from across the country! β
Disclaimer: there will likely be less of an inclination to fly actors from different regions in the newly post-Covid industry. β
But that doesnβt mean the rate of βout-of-townβ productions will go down. β
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When deciding on where to call home base, itβs important to (first and foremost), consider which place makes you a happy person. β
Want to move back to Chandler to be closer to family? Go for it!β
Moving to Charlotte for a spouseβs job? You can still be an actor!β
PSA: You are a human first and an actor second. β
We are a global world and technology is being embraced now more than ever. β
So if youβve been debating on the move out of fear of opportunity? Pack a bag, friend (and be safe when traveling!) Communication with your reps and some top-notch self-tape skills are amongst the top things youβll want to pack in that suitcase. β
See you on Ecocast! πβ
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