HBO PRODUCTION
SELF TAPES
simon max hill casting
Welcome to the self-tape page for the HBO PRODUCTION casting. Here’s a summary of the show:
Our show is a documentary project that will include both documentary participants and some performers for reenactment segments.
To be considered for the show, there’s 3 steps.
1. Download the sides (see below) for your role, and learn the scene.
2. Record the requested takes of the scene on your phone or camera.
3. Submit those videos + your contact info to us via the link below.
SELF-TAPING GUIDELINES
Please read through the cover page of your sides for details about blocking, framing and how to record each scene.
We’ve used some shorthands for framing – search online and you’ll find helpful translation of what these mean. Don’t fret too hard about getting the framing exactly right.
CU: Close up shot
MED: Medium shot
WIDE: Wide shot
Please note: you will be asked to submit a number of video clips. Please do not merge them into a single large video clip.
1. SIDES+DIRECTION BY ROLE
2. RECORD YOUR AUDITION TAKES (PHONE IS FINE)
See your audition sides for a list of takes, the lines for the audition and any other requested media.
3. UPLOAD YOUR AUDITION / CONTACT INFO TO US VIA SUBMISSION LINK BELOW
Quick FAQ about the submissions link:
If you don’t fill out all required text fields + upload all required media, your submission will be rejected by the system.
It works best with Google Chrome on a Mac. It usually works with PCs phone / tablets as well, but we haven’t tested it extensively on those platforms.
If you are submitting long videos, the upload will take minutes. You should see a little “upload progress” indicator somewhere on the page.
You should get a confirmation of upload success, either a green banner along the top or a page that says “Submission Accepted!” You’ll also receive an email confirming receipt of your submission.
DEADLINE: ASAP – ideally no more than 72 hours after you received the call to audition/submit
Project Info
STUDIO: HBO
PAY: Scale for Network TV Code, 15-30 minute program + 10%
Principal On-Camera: $1,011/day, $2760/5 day week
CALLBACKS: none
SHOOT DATE: November to early December 2021. Many roles will work 5-7 days.
SHOOT LOCATION: Pacific Northwest
Next Steps:
We will contact you for callbacks if you are selected!
Questions?
Please email us as submissions@smhcasting.com if you have questions or experience problems submitting.
Alternate submission method
Create an account with us at client.smhcasting.com
Submit your information via this form
Send us the media separately, to submissions@smhcasting.com via WeTransfer @ wetransfer.com – PLEASE TELL US WHAT PROJECT YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR
This method will allow us to manually upload your media and connect it with your information on the site.