How to impress a film producer and a director?

Question:There really aren't any secrets, but there is a
checklist.

Here is a memory word you can use to remember the
checklist - PARADIGM.

PREPARE. Preparation usually involves several steps.
Here are just a few: Know what you are auditioning
for.

Ask questions, get information, listen carefully.

Familiarize yourself with the script (if there is one).
If there is a script (or sides), study the character
and make a couple of solid choices as to how you will
perform it.

If there is no script, but you have a general idea of
the character you are trying out for, again make some
choices.

Plan your trip to the place where the audition is taking
place. Have your outfit picked out. Make sure you have
gas in the car - or correct change for public transport.
Plan the day ahead of time. Give yourself plenty of time
to get ready (hair, make-up, etc.).

The number one element in a successful audition –
that most casting directors point to – is preparation.

ARRIVE EARLY. This is VERY important. When you arrive
early you accomplish two crucial things: First, you
are "on time." This is a must in our industry. People
who show up late are a pain in the ___ (fill in your
choice of body part). Producers hate late. Directors
loathe the lackadaisical. Other actors don't like it
much either.

Casting directors are unlikely to form a favorable
impression of you if you are late. That's because if
you are cast (on their recommendation) and then you
show up late for production, they will get yelled at.

CD's don't like getting yelled at. They are unlikely
to recommend you if you are late. (Don't "sign in"
early as this will cause problems. Get there and wait
nearby.)

The second thing that happens when you arrive early is
you have time to do the next part of a successful
audition which is...

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: There really aren't any secrets, but there is a
checklist.

Here is a memory word you can use to remember the
checklist - PARADIGM.

PREPARE. Preparation usually involves several steps.
Here are just a few: Know what you are auditioning
for.

Ask questions, get information, listen carefully.

Familiarize yourself with the script (if there is one).
If there is a script (or sides), study the character
and make a couple of solid choices as to how you will
perform it.

If there is no script, but you have a general idea of
the character you are trying out for, again make some
choices.

Plan your trip to the place where the audition is taking
place. Have your outfit picked out. Make sure you have
gas in the car - or correct change for public transport.
Plan the day ahead of time. Give yourself plenty of time
to get ready (hair, make-up, etc.).

The number one element in a successful audition –
that most casting directors point to – is preparation.

ARRIVE EARLY. This is VERY important. When you arrive
early you accomplish two crucial things: First, you
are "on time." This is a must in our industry. People
who show up late are a pain in the ___ (fill in your
choice of body part). Producers hate late. Directors
loathe the lackadaisical. Other actors don't like it
much either.

Casting directors are unlikely to form a favorable
impression of you if you are late. That's because if
you are cast (on their recommendation) and then you
show up late for production, they will get yelled at.

CD's don't like getting yelled at. They are unlikely
to recommend you if you are late. (Don't "sign in"
early as this will cause problems. Get there and wait
nearby.)

The second thing that happens when you arrive early is
you have time to do the next part of a successful
audition which is...

http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...

be in projects they've seen

It's best when they call for you rather you calling for them