Applying For An Actors Job

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 15:44

I spent almost an entire day updating my video section of this web site of all the personal videos that I have made up over the past few years and posted on this site and elsewhere also.

The whole reason for doing this was because, not only to get it up to date so it looks better, but also because I want it done for a potential employer to see when they go there to take a look.

You see, I have applied for a job here in town that will pay $55/hour for 40 hours a week and the position is an Actor. I did some research and I believe the character I would be playing is a chef. I figure since I was actually a Chef before and Acting has always been one of my secret dream jobs, that I would give it a shot.

They’re looking for somebody with 7 months to a year worth of experience. I don’t have any professional experience and there wasn’t any other real expectations listed on the job ad that would take me out of the running for the job.

I figure that Life is an experience in itself, especially when a lot of things we do requires a little bit of acting right? For example, calling in sick for work, telling somebody a story and so on, and having them believe you is a form of acting is it not?

Since I’ve did some crazy videos in the past, they can view them and hopefully they can see the type of personality I have and just how creative I really am before they toss my application aside based on the lack of experience in the professional field that I have.

I’ve checked out their web site and watched some of the videos they have done, and I have to admit, the talent that I have seen isn’t really all that great In My Opinion. I actually said to myself that I could actually do better.

Not only would getting a job like this be a life changing experience financially, but it will also fill in that void that was once a dream turned fantasy as I got older.

I know it’s a long shot, and I really hope they take me serious, despite how crazy the videos are that I linked to. I believe that as long as they give me the opportunity to show my stuff, they’ll be glad they gave me the chance and realize I do have the potential to perform in front of their cameras.

Here is what they posted:

Title: Actor/actress (for video and movies)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Weekend, Day

Salary: $55.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: 2010/01/15

Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick (10 vacancies )

Skill Requirements: NONE

Education: Some high school

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Languages: Speak English, Read English

Type of Acting: Drama

Work Setting: Motion picture, Video production

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Attention to detail

Work Site Environment: Confined spaces

Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel, Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Location Information: Staff accommodation provided

Essential Skills: Working with others

Employer: EseeGan Multimedia Production

Business Profile: Eseegan Multimedia Production also known as Canuck Image and Picture International strive in producing commercial videos and movies

Web Site: http://www.foodpopuli.com

Advertised until: 2010/01/21

High School – Check
Fast Paced Environment – Worked in one of the busiest restaurants in the city. Yea, I get it. LOL
Attention to Detail – graphic designing, animating, artist. Yea, I think so.
Work in Confined Spaces – I think working in a cube farm (Call Center) and a Tiny Kitchen qualifies me.
Working with others – Again, I work in a call center.

My only hurdle is the experience, but like I said. I believe I have that covered also. Based on life experiences, but not professional.

So. I would love it it everybody sent me some of their ‘Good Mojo’ this way so I may land this job.

*crossing fingers*

UPDATE: Refer to my comment here. This is a scam.

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27 Responses to “Applying For An Actors Job ”

MacBros says:

December 29th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

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Jen says:

December 29th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

Hi,

Just out of interest, did they ask you to watch their show and write a test?
macbros says:

December 29th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

@Jen: No. But I did watch a few of their videos. No test writing though.

Why do you ask? Are you familiar with them?
skyetrueheart says:

December 29th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

I am sooooo proud of you for trying to get this job. It does seem right up your alley. Sounds like it would be for commercials or business educational films, and you’re like an every-man sorta guy. Very relatable. Lots of mojo coming your way
.-= skyetrueheart´s last blog ..what’s the point? =-.
macbros says:

December 29th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

@skyetrueheart: Thanks! I figure it’s worth a shot right. I would be kicking my ass if I saw that job posting too late and never got the chance to apply.

I believe it’s going to be for a cooking web site.

Thanks for the Mojo!
skyetrueheart says:

December 29th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Cooking website? Even better

btw, my favorite video is still “I need a Raincoat,” followed by “Gummy Bear.”
.-= skyetrueheart´s last blog ..what’s the point? =-.
macbros says:

December 29th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

LOL! It’s http://www.foodpopuli.com
Uhh Yeah says:

December 30th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

they may get you on the attention to detail Johnny boy.. Multiple spelling errors on the page.spelling errors and attention to detail dont go together.

btw i hope you get it. should come up with a character for yourself in case you get an interview.
macbros says:

December 30th, 2009 at 1:43 pm

@Uhh Yeah: What spelling? I did the spell check and the only thing that gets highlighted is the stuff in their posting that I copy and pasted here. Can you point out what you’re referring to?
Othermac says:

December 31st, 2009 at 8:06 pm

:think: Oh thats why you put vidio with me on face book . Cause I just suck . The damn elmo doll acted better then me…lol
MacBros says:

December 31st, 2009 at 10:15 pm

@Othermac: OK, if you think so. LOL I suppose that works in a way. Never thought about it but, yea!
brad says:

January 1st, 2010 at 7:43 pm

Just a heads up. I strongly believe this job posting is a scam. I applied for an editing job with them and was asked to write a test with some questions that can only be answered by watching the 5 DVDs they have for sale.

The hyperlink in the question directs you to the purchasing page for the DVDs, implying that you have to purchase them for the test.

I wrote to them an email (three days ago) to confirm whether or not this was true and have not yet received an answer.
macbros says:

January 1st, 2010 at 10:53 pm

@brad: Well, after your comment I read the e-mail I got from them. They say they cannot provide a script, but tell you to view their trailers from the web site to write your own script. They do tell you to use a special code when ordering a DVD if you do… But doesn’t say you HAVE to.

They also added an audition DOC file of the locations for auditions.

There is no mention of a test that you speak of.

I’ll go with the FREE Trailer they have on their web site and use that.

I have an Audition invitation for the end of the month.
macbros says:

January 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm

PS: This Job ad was placed on a Government Job Board.
macbros says:

January 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm

Aparently this is a scam.

We cannot write a short script for each of you, consequently we shall ask
candidates to perform a recipe/story of his/her choice contained in one of
the previous DVDs. You can find trailers online, however they are
incomplete (Middle, cooking basics missing).
Each candidate will have a supporting actor during his/her performing period.
The set will be a kitchen counter and a dining table.
Some have ordered the Dvds without mentioning the code: AUD30312010, The
code allow us to distinguish you from regular customers.

The trailer I mentioned above doesn’t have the middle parts that is needed for the audition.

After reading the e-mail again, the part where they say they cannot provide a script it comes off as a little odd. Why Not?
:think:

I’ll be sending a message to the Government Job Bank that it was posted on. This is just wrong.
skyetrueheart says:

January 2nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Damn, and just when I thought I was gonna know someone famous
.-= skyetrueheart´s last blog ..2010 Resolutions =-.
macbros says:

January 2nd, 2010 at 9:35 pm

@Skye: Yea, what a bummer huh? Really disappointing.

My cousins husband works for a movie type company and he says that there is a lot of scams out there like this. And judging by the other commenters, this is obviously a scam.
skyetrueheart says:

January 2nd, 2010 at 10:32 pm

That doesn’t have to put an end to your dream, though. Start getting some experience now by trying out for local theater. That way, you’ll have some real acting experience when something legit comes along.
.-= skyetrueheart´s last blog ..2010 Resolutions =-.
macbros says:

January 3rd, 2010 at 10:04 am

@Skye: Current job wouldn’t allow it because of the scheduling. Which is my main problem at the moment.
drunken says:

January 5th, 2010 at 1:59 pm

i think is definitely a scam…. they are looking for 7 production teams (director, camera, editor, sound, etc).. according to the job salary they mention… it would cost around $235,000 to pay the production team yearly… now.. if they have 7 teams.. its a totall of $1,645,000 per year…

i don’t think they can make that amount of money just from selling cooking dvds… and that is just to pay employees, they also need their profit.. so probably we’re talking about 3+ millions per year
macbros says:

January 5th, 2010 at 10:28 pm

@drunken: Wow! You’ve done some really good math calculations there. If you’re correct here, this whole thing wouldn’t be able to even get started.

I wonder how many people fall for this and end up getting the job, doing the work and then not get paid when the whole production is finished.

Damn! that would really suck!:eyebrow:
Mike says:

January 15th, 2010 at 3:11 am

Thats all a shame. I would love to get into acting. But they say if sounds to good. Then its too good to be true. But what turned me off most ly is that I would have to watch comercials and write a script. I am not a writer. I can act very good but mostly I am a musician. Bummers….
macbros says:

January 15th, 2010 at 9:48 am

@Mike: Exactly. I’m not a writer either.
Charlie says:

January 16th, 2010 at 3:17 am

THIS IS A SCAM. …
MY NAME IS CARLOS AND I AM A VIDEO EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY. THIS GUY ROGER ONDUA ONKOA IS A SCAMMER. I HAVE TAKEN HIM TO THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR BECAUSE TILL THIS DATE HE OWES ME OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS….

He hired me under his company ESEEGAN MULITMEDIA PRODUCTIONS AFTER I FINISHED SCHOOL. HE PAYED ME 22 PER HOUR TO SHOOT THE AND LIGHT THE WHOLE THING. after WE FINISHED SHOOTING HE BEGGED ME TO CUT IT SINCE HE HAD NO MONEY OR TIME TO HIRE A PRO.

***ALSO A QUICK SIDE NOTE…THE GUY IN THE MEXICO AND MIDDLE EAST VIDEO IS ME….HE HAS NO MONEY TO HIRE PROFESSIONALS SO HE GOT CREW MEMBERS TO ACT….WHICH IS WHY THE ACTING IS SO HORRIBLE…..IM THE LATINO DUDE MAKING THE TACOS…AND ALSO PRETENDING TO MAKE AFRICAN/MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD…..MY BUDDY WHO WAS THE SOUND GUY ON SET GOT SCAMMED INTO ACTING LIKE THE ASIAN CHEF…HIS NAME IS HOANG LE….

ANYWAYS….**

I STARTED TO EDIT IT UNTIL HE DECIDED TO SIT ME DOWN ONE DAY AND TELL ME
“carlos i will be holding your pay from now until we finish the entire project because i fear that you will leave the project whenever you want. and this way i am able to assure my self that you will not leave.”

AFTER ARGUING WITH HIM OVER PAY I TOLD HIM I WAS GOING TO THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND I WALKED OUT OF HIS HOUSE AND HE YELLED THAT I WAS FIRED.

SO THE MINISTRY WAS SLOW IN TAKING CARE OF IT BUT EVENTUALLY THEY TOOK CARE OF IT AFTER 6 MONTHS…NOW HE HAS COLLECTORS AFTER HIM FOR MY MONEY AND THATS WHY HE CHANGED THE COMPANY NAME FROM ESEEGAN MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION TO FOODPOPULI…

THE ASIAN GUY IN THE BLUE OUTFIT IS MY BUDDY FROM COLLEGE AND HE HIRED HIM AS THE SOUND GUY … HIS NAME IS HOANG LE….AND THE ASIAN GIRL IS HIS SISTER THAT HE GOT THE GIG FOR…..

ROGER CAN BE A NICE GUY BUT ONLY WHEN HE WANTS TO UTILIZE YOU FOR HIS BENEFIT WITHOUT GIVING BACK …. HE WILL DO NOTHING FOR YOU AND YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD….TRUST ME I KNOW…

NOW I AM A SUCCESSFUL OWNER OF A VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY IN TORONTO WITH HIGH PROFILE CORPORATE CLIENTS THAT YOU MAY SEE ON MY WEBSITE…..

I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU OUT….ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN FORWARD TO ME ABOUT ROGER WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED THAT WAY I CAN FORWARD THIS INFO TO THE OFFICER IN CHARGE AT THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR….

ITS TIME TO NAIL THIS GUY…..IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION AND PROOF OF EVIDENCE AGAINST ROGER PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT
info@aizenmedia.com …. and visit my company website at HERE (added a no follow tag)

thanks guys and all the best….I WAS YOUNG AND OUT OF SCHOOL WHEN HE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY EAGERNESS TO GET INTO THE INDUSTRY BUT THE TRUTH IS HE IS A LOW LIFE AND A SHARK…A DIRTY BASTARD…..WHO NOW THANKS TO THE WAY HE ACTED HAS A POLICE RECORD FOR THREATENING ME TO DEATH THROUGH E-MAIL AND A MINISTRY OF LABOUR RECORD FOR NOT PAYING…..

YES HE THREATENED ME TO DEATH BECAUSE I WAS GOING TO THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR … AND HE DID IT THROUGH E-MAIL…..not a bright guy….

anyways best of luck….
macbros says:

January 16th, 2010 at 10:54 am

@Charlie: Thanks for your input. I hope you get this guy locked up.
Victoria says:

January 18th, 2010 at 5:11 pm

Hi Guys.
Thanks for posting. I was also interesting in the acting position since I have a background as an actress for theatre and I just recently graduated with my B.F.A in drama. They have my resume and my headshot…I hope they don’t use it to do anything with it.

I still get an e-mail from them saying more information about the audition.

> Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:16:41 -0700
> Subject: Audition schedules
> From: annabellacruz@foodpopuli.com
>
> Dear Applicants,
> Due to all the hurly-burly surrounding the film “AVATAR”, most movie
> theater’s rooms are booked, and the Golden globe win would not help…
> We are still waiting to be allocated rooms, so we can schedule the auditions.
> Once the rooms are allocated, we shall probably shedule the auditions on
> short notice. Those who did not acquire the DVDs, we have simplified the
> process; we will audition candidates on the following clip:
>
> YouTube Video (Edit by admin for nofollow)
>
> Regards
>
>
> Annabella

I went to the clip, it has nothing to use for actors. Thank you Charlie for your post. I’m not going to go to the audition since I don’t want to waste my time on something like this. Thanks for the heads up. Macbros I’m not sure if you’re in Alberta, but if you are they have the CSIF society which I belong to. I get e-mails about auditions from them as well as other film related information. If they have something like that I encourage you to join since it helps connects a actor to getting and building up your portfolio. I’m currently taking a break from acting as I might return to my first education of photography, but I was told by my acting teachers to get a proper agent and build your portfolio if you want to get into acting.

I hope you reach your dreams
macbros says:

January 18th, 2010 at 5:18 pm

@Victoria: I just got that same exact e-mail about 10 minutes ago. LOL

I’m actually in New Brunswick and have basically done away with this whole opportunity. There is just too many things that seem out of place than there is that make sense.

To many comments from others saying it’s a scam, and a comment from somebody who actually worked with them that basically tell me to keep away. Then there is the Domain info that points to a townhouse that the financial costs to produce these videos is out of the question also says scam all over it.

I really hope that nobody shows up and gets scammed by these crooks.