Key Guidelines:
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Choose or Write Your Own Monologue: You can perform an existing monologue or showcase your creativity with an original piece.
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Submission Length: Your self-tape must not exceed 2 minutes.
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Video Format: Submit your video in MPEG4 format to: selftapeawards@gmail.com
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Registration Fee: $29.99.
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Signed Release Form: A photo/video release form will be provided upon receiving your submission.
How to Submit:
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Record your self-tape performance adhering to the guidelines.
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Ensure the video meets the format and length requirements.
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Pay the $29.99 registration fee.
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Sign and return the release form once received.
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Email your submission to: selftapeawards@gmail.com.
It sounds like you’re considering entering the First Annual Self Tape Awards! Here’s a quick guide to help you through the steps:
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Step 1: Choose Your Monologue
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Select a monologue that showcases your acting strengths. This could be a monologue from a play, a film, or even something you write yourself. Make sure it highlights your range and character work.
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Consider genre and tone. Choose a monologue that feels genuine to you and demonstrates your unique style, whether that’s comedy, drama, or a mix.
Step 2: Prepare and Record Your Self-Tape
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Quality matters. Ensure good lighting, clear sound, and a clean background.
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Performance over production. Focus on delivering a compelling performance; the quality of your acting is more important than high-end equipment. Just use your phone.
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Follow standard self-tape practices. Include a quick (Slate) introduction (name, role, and where you're from) before diving into the monologue.
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Submit your self-tape along with the $29.99 application fee.
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Ensure that any instructions on submission format, naming files, or additional information are followed closely to avoid disqualification.
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Send us the original file from your phone, or the link to your upload on Youtube..
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Also your email must include a grant of permission. ( I, your name grant permission to DIP Global Media Films LLC Affilites permission to use my Video/Photos of me for the Self Tape Awards, marketing and promotion on their website. "It must be written in the email just like this".)
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Practice, Practice, Practice: Know your monologue inside and out.
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Express Your Style: Judges are likely looking for authenticity and individuality.
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Seek Feedback: Consider running your performance by a friend or coach for tips on refining it. Good luck, and break a leg!
Actors Monologue / Self-tape Awards
All of your fans have a chance to vote for your self-tape by clicking on your video and leaving a comment. Keep it simple but creative, and it doesn't matter how you shoot it as long as it has good quality and sound. Then forward it to: selftapeawards@gmail.com along with your $29.99 application fee by clicking the "Pay Now" button then you're all set.
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