Selftape Instructions: Turtle Fur

SHOOT DATES: Wed 11/20

Please do not submit if you are not fully available on the shoot date listed.

INSTRUCTIONS

Each applicant should choose one role to apply for. Do not submit for multiple roles.

Please only apply for the outdoor enthusiast role if you don’t fit any of the other roles listed.

Click your role to see audition instructions.

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video #1 Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    Tell us about the first time you achieved a specific goal skiing/snowboarding (a specific jump, a difficult backcountry run, etc.) How long were you working on it, how did it feel to succeed? Was there anything particular that helped you achieve success? What is the next challenge you’re working on?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially skiing/snowboarding or doing other outdoor activities.)

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    Tell us about the first time you went skiing or snowboarding, including the moments of getting off the chairlift, going down a real slope, etc. How did you feel? What helped you stay motivated to keep learning? What are your goals for the future?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially skiing/snowboarding or doing other outdoor activities.)

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video #1 Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    Tell us a story about one of your first big experiences being outside and enjoying nature. This can be a story about hiking, climbing trees, skiing, riding a bike, etc. Who were you with? How did you feel? Did it make you want to do more activities outside? Why do you love being outside?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially doing outdoor activities.)

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video #1 Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    Tell us a story about the first time you took your kids on an outdoor adventure. How old were your kids and what was the activity? What was challenging about it? Did you feel any worry/anxiety/fear leading up to (or during) the experience? How did bringing your kids into nature change you as a parent and/or contribute to your personal growth?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially doing outdoor activities with your kids.)

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video #1 Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    How old were you when you started spending time outdoors regularly? What kinds of outdoor activities do you enjoy (hiking, fishing, gardening, etc)? How has spending time outdoors contributed to your personal growth? What are your goals for the future regarding spending time in nature?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially doing outdoor activities.)

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video #1 Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    Tell us about your first big experience in nature after growing up in a city. What did you do and who were you with? How did the experience impact you? What were the challenges? How did it change your life for the better or contribute to your personal growth?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially doing outdoor activities.)

  • Please prepare the following videos/photos for your audition:

    Headshot Color Photo. No hats, sunglasses, or filters. This does not have to be a professional photo. Any recent, nice quality photo.

    Video #1 Standing, waist up, 1-2 minutes. Please look directly at the camera and answer the following questions:

    Tell us a story about a specific outdoor experience that changed your life for the better. What were the biggest challenges? How did this moment contribute to your personal growth?

    (3-5) Photos Recent photos of you (especially doing outdoor activities.)

GENERAL GUIDELINES (Please Review)

  • SLATE: We do not need a slate for this project. Please do not slate (i.e say your name/agency/etc) at the beginning of your takes.

  • WARDROBE/HAIR/MAKEUP: No hats. No glasses, if possible. Makeup should be light/natural, if any. Casual hairstyle. Please do not wear stripes, neon colors, or busy patterns.

  • BACKDROP: Please choose a neutral background in a light color. It doesn’t have to be a professional backdrop (a wall is fine), but it should be free of clutter. Please avoid green + blue screens. Grey or white are best.

  • VIDEO EDITING: None. Record separate clips for each take. Do not add any text to the videos. Do not add a title card. Do not combine clips into a single video. Recording on your cell phone is great.