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

11/09/2024 51 min Episodio 15

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Episode Synopsis

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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