Cover letter

Hi Matthew.
I doubt it has anything to do with the cover letter - many, many CDs don't even read it! Although, saying that, always make your cover letter personal to the particular job, giving any information relevant to the role - and always confirm your availability for the dates given.
The two most important tools in the actor's tool box are a good head shot (yours is fair, so that's ok) and a show reel. I see you are lacking the latter. The show reel indicates to the CD that you can act and react and is vital when they are considering you for a role.
I suggest you get yourself a show reel as soon as possible, and then you will probably find that the auditions come flooding in!
Good Luck!
Sue

• 3 years ago
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Thanks for the advice Sue! Yeah, I definitely need myself a showreel at some point, so that’s something!

• 3 years ago
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Hi Matthew, I would echo Sue's advice. I think you have some lovely headshots, but CDs are very hot on show reels because it does help them narrow their choices down. If there is any chance you could shoot something by yourself or with friends in lockdown then it might be an idea so you have something to put together. Hope that helps good luck Chloe

• 3 years ago
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Hi Chloe! Thank you for the advice. I did a short film for YouTube a while ago which I’ve uploaded into my Mandy profile, but filming something by myself or with friends is a neat idea which I may look further into!

• 3 years ago
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Matt. I think that a TIGHT letter is best. (just the facts)
They get soooooooo many notes. Clever is lost on them/ extraneous info too.

I most pout my location & years of experience and 1-2 skills/ past jobs that are relevant TO the posting.
I hope that this helps Mike Capozzola

• 3 years ago
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