Ep. 147: How to Hook Casting Directors in the First 5 Seconds of Your Acting Reel

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Is Your Acting Reel Hooking Casting Directors in the First Five Seconds?

Casting directors are bombarded with hundreds of acting reels daily. If yours doesn’t grab them instantly, they’ll move on.

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, host Martin Bentsen reveals exactly what makes your reel stand out - and what causes casting directors to click away.

Discover:

1. The #1 reason casting directors stop watching after just five seconds
2. How to craft an opening that makes them NEED to see more
3. Common reel mistakes that kill your chances before you even get started

Your acting reel is your ticket to major auditions—don’t let a weak start hold you back. Tune in now to make sure your clips demand attention from the very first moment!

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

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