I've moved out of LA back to Florida....I'm also in the young senior age group. What are my chances of getting cast for a West Coast commercial again or film production when I'd have to audition virtually residing 3000 miles away? And get a new Agent after dropping my LA agent...not many resources here in Palm Beach County.
Acting : Chances of getting cast via virtual audition from out of state by LarJayne Blackwell
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Han Solo said it best...
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Hey LarJayne Blackwell! I'm an actor in Atlanta and have been for 20 years. I run a taping service, and over the 12 years of running that taping business, have seen SOOO MANY transplants to the east coast from LA. We see new people weekly who are making that change. That said, until Covid testing for productions goes away (doubtful in 2022), any out-of-state hiring is going to be very rare. It's just a huge liability to risk the cost of flying you in, housing you, and then testing you only to find out you're positive and they have to recast. Now, if you have connections on the west coast with directors, production companies, or commercial clients that have worked with you and love you, that might be enough to tip them over the edge.
The one thing that some actors do that I would NEVER ADVISE is lie about where you reside. Actors do it all the time. They're in Atlanta at my studio and slate "I'm so-and-so and I'm in Los Angeles." That's just dishonest, and very disrespectful to the production.
You may see some success in the Miami market, though I do know that every since Florida messed up their tax incentive, there has been less activity over the last several years. I'd look into getting an Orlando agent, because there may be more activity in central Florida.
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Thank you so very much for taking the time to reply, Matthew. Yeah...lying....that you mention that. It's sooo deceitful and just smacks of lack of credibility. It's character assassination...great way to get blacklisted. I've been on the casting end so aware it's a big no no.
Maybe we Floridians can persuade Gov DeSantis to reimplement tax incentives! Miami...if I were 20. lol. Appreciate your suggestion of looking into Orlando...metropolitan area is probably my best bet.
Thanks again Matthew...pleasure making your acquaintance. LJ
Hi LarJayne, I agree with Matthew, that it will be tough booking a role in L.A. while living in FL. Especially, if it is not a starring role. You could be asked to work as a local hire. That means you will have to cover your own transportation and hotel on your own. Sometimes, my agents have been able to negotiate a modified local contract, so hotels are covered and milage is paid for (if I can drive to the set.)
There are some good agents in the Orlando area. And, there is some good work there as well. As you discussed earlier, Florida in general is not getting the film and TV work it used to get, but there is definitely some work there. You can reach out to me through my website howtoactandmodel.com and I am more than happy to share contacts with you.