Kandiss Edmundson has been a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild since 2003. Her credits include films with visionary Spike Lee, Inside Man, She Hate Me. Other work includes an Off-Broadway production of All That I Will Ever Be, by Academy Award winning writer Alan Ball. With the moderate success she has achieved, there is an aspect of the acting world that keeps her unexposed. Join the discussion with industry professionals on how social media can change the way actors are exposed, giving back an actor’s control with new ownership of their career.
10 comments
July 2, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Jaimes Timas
Hey Kandiss,
What a amazing idea and concept using social media as a way to change the way actors are seen through the casting tunnel. That saves CD’s a lot of time and effort trying to find actors with certain skills in that realm. Keep up the great work and i love it. Jaimes
July 3, 2009 at 5:47 am
Mike Gambino
Wow! Using social media SHOULD be a must for all actors. I love this. I think you hit the nail on the head. It saves time for casting directors, as well as possibly saving the actor money on headshots, which can be quite costly and get lost in the shuffle. Also, what better way aside from doing the actual audition, can a CD see you showcase your specific talent!? Great advice/topic!
So, I guess I have a new trick. (And it isn’t juggling
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July 12, 2009 at 5:24 am
KANDISS EDMUNDSON
Hey Mike, thank you for your comment, however, I don’t think headshots will ever become obsolete in this industry. Using the skill clips may shorten the casting process which benefits everyone involved. When are you going to add your skill clip of your graffiti art or you on your motorcycle??
July 12, 2009 at 5:21 am
KANDISS EDMUNDSON
Hey Jaimes, I didn’t create this tool, however I agree that using social media is the key for actors like you and I to get ourselves out there. Since you’re such a great dancer you should be creating your skill clip ASAP!!!!
July 3, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Janet Kim
This is an incredible idea! I believe that everyone was created to fulfill a unique role.. This tool enables directors to easily find that person without the limitations of distance and time. Also, it allows actors to capture different facets of their skills and talents thru multi social media.
I love it! Kandiss, you’re so innovative!
July 12, 2009 at 5:27 am
KANDISS EDMUNDSON
Hey Janet! Thanks for your comment. I think you make such a great point about actors creating an opportunity for themselves to capture their skill on camera. If we don’t show people what we can do, it may never get seen! Actors must take more control of their careers!
July 3, 2009 at 7:59 pm
JONATHAN DEAN
Innovative great tool, this will bring great exposure! Could possibly change the way gigs are had! GOOD JOB!
July 12, 2009 at 5:29 am
KANDISS EDMUNDSON
Definitely! I only hope casting directors really use this tool. I need to do some research to find out what casting directors REALLY think about this. I’m sure they think it’s great but, do they really use it?
July 9, 2009 at 5:39 pm
felecia
Good concept, how’d you find out about it? Do you have any clips in existance that I could check out?
July 12, 2009 at 5:33 am
KANDISS EDMUNDSON
Hey Felecia! I’m a member of lacasting, which is a casting website for actors, agents, managers, and casting directors. I was looking for current casting and saw this application featured on the homepage. I haven’t added my skill clips yet, but I plan on creating skill clips for field hockey, hurdles, dancing, singing, and sleeping! Just kidding about the sleeping… I’m just REALLY good at it!