This week's topic: Social Media
"May I...
Post my auditions and/or self tapes online?"
No! If you're working on something related to film/tv it's definitely a NO. This is because the material hasn't been produced or published. That means anyone who obtains it could possible steal that idea and use it. So don't make the powers that be mad.
As for theatre - same rules apply for unpublished materials. If it's published, you're in a gray area. That's because it's copyrighted material, so do you homework before you share yourself performing something from a play or musical.
Share pictures of videos while working on set and/or a production?" Another great gray area. Check your contract and/or the productions policies on posting videos and/or pictures while working on set and/or on a production.
Some will allow you to take photos to share once production has wrapped. Some may have closed policies for various reasons.
When in doubt, check it out.
Reach out to casting directors on social media?" May you? Yes. Should you? NO! That's not the place to make connections or get people to want to work with you.
This is a business and people are busy. There are specific ways and protocols for connecting with folks.
Sliding into their DM's or constantly commenting on their social media pages won't put you to the head of the line. Instead it may push you out the door forever.
So PLEASE, don't contact Casting Agents on their social media.
Do say or do anything on social media related to this industry and my work?" Yes you can! You can share and post whatever you're given permission to do so by the production company in charge of what you're working on.
This is a competitive industry. They'll want to you to hype up the project, but not anything that has happened behind the scenes. I know it's exciting what we do, but many people would like to leave work at work. Please be respectful and mindful of what you say and share online.