"Audition for Your Career, Not Just the Role": Top Manager Steven Adams Shares Best Tips for Actors

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WeAudition Show

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Insider insights from top actors, casting directors, and industry professionals. Hosted by actor-entrepreneur duo Richard Cambridge and Darren Darnborough, this podcast dives deep into the world of acting, auditions, and entertainment careers. Enjoy interviews offering practical advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and career-building tips for aspiring and established performers alike. With their combined experience in front of and behind the camera, Darren and Richard bring a unique perspective to each episode, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about their entertainment career.

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"Audition for Your Career, Not Just the Role": Top Manager Steven Adams Shares Best Tips for Actors

WeAudition Show

51 minutes 10 seconds

1 year ago

"Audition for Your Career, Not Just the Role": Top Manager Steven Adams Shares Best Tips for Actors

Steven Adams, an award-winning producer and talent manager, joins us in this insightful episode of the WeAudition Show, hosted by Darren Darnborough and Richard Cambridge. With a career spanning film, television, and visual effects, Steven is known for his work on Netflix’s Rodney King and as a co-founder of Alta Global Media. His impressive background includes visual effects work on blockbusters such as Avatar, Life of Pi, and The Artist, as well as managing a wide range of international talent.

In this episode, Steven discusses the importance of building authentic relationships in the entertainment industry, his philosophy on talent management, and how creativity and collaboration play crucial roles in success. He offers invaluable advice for actors on auditioning, the art of self-tapes, and what it means to truly nurture a career. From managing international clients to producing major films, Steven's insights are packed with takeaways for anyone pursuing a career in the entertainment world.

Segmented Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Steven Adams
01:48 - Building a global footprint through film festivals
03:26 - Navigating film festivals as an opportunity for talent
06:05 - Importance of long-standing industry relationships
07:28 - How fame is a byproduct of successful art
08:39 - Difference between a talent manager and an agent
10:29 - How the industry is shifting with streaming and international markets
14:08 - Importance of diversity in casting and storytelling
15:10 - Do actors still need to be in Hollywood to succeed?
18:29 – How the myths of Hollywood influence actor’s careers today
27:17 - Long-term commitment between managers and clients
29:42 - Understanding the business of acting and how to succeed
32:24 – Auditioning for the career, not just the role
34:50 – The key to delivering a powerful self-tape audition
49:13 - What’s next for Steven Adams and his upcoming projects

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