TASK 1A: Professional C.V

TASK 1A: Professional C.V

Aren't there just so many ways to approach making a C.V? Fortunately for myself the actors casting website Spotlight displays my C.V, complete with my Film Reel and Voice Reel from my professional work, which my agent and myself regularly keep updated. As this is the only C.V looked at by casting directors, producers, fellow actors and the like, I'll be uploading a link to spotlight for my C.V.

For someone auditioning in the Arts your Spotlight C.V and headshot really are crucial for getting yourself in the audition room door. Which is why I suppose the casting hub generates it for you, making it the same layout for every one of the thousands of members. Preventing flamboyant eye catching colours and hugeee bold lettering to attract the attention of the casting directors. By doing this putting everyone on an even start and letting the headshot and credits speak for themselves. Although, in such a creative industry is a generic C.V the best way of understanding the personality and characteristics of an actor before getting them in the audition room? Surely it would save extremely busy casting directors time to have a feel for the actor before the audition?

Alas, its been the same for years and I very much doubt it'll change (if it's not broke, don't fix it), although having looked at my C.V in detail for this module it has made me think. Is uniformity in creativity expressive? I can really see both side so am really interested to see what you guys think!
In reference to experience listed on the C.V, is it bombarding to list EVERY credit I have picked up since I was 7? What to choose? What is deemed more 'important' or 'impressive'? It's all relative to the performing job in question, so when up for a broad range of jobs from Film, T.V Series, all the way to glittering West End musicals I'm not convinced formality is best way.

Having really put a lot of thought into it I can really see the benefits of all performers having the same C.V layout in an industry that is already so competitive. Why add another thing to compare? I believe it's the most fair, easy and concise way . However I do think that ALL spotlight C.V could do with some TLC in terms of layout and colour. Keeping them all the same and fair, I totally understand. But I couldn't help but wonder.....does uniformity have to be colourless?


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