It is so important for the longevity of your acting career to remember the casting director who gave you the opportunity to audition for the role you eventually secured. The day after I wrap a principal role, I always send a message to the casting director thanking her/him. In the message I briefly share what I learned about life from my character portrayal. Offering an insight into your internal journey is something your casting director won't soon forget.
Acting : Don't Forget to Say, "Thank you". by Matthew Gross
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That's a great idea, Matthew Gross (sending thank you emails and briefly sharing what you learned about life from your character portrayal)! I like to send thank you emails too.
I just read yesterday that a writer wanted to pitch a script (I think it was during the AFF), but the person didn't work in that genre. After the writer sent a follow-up email and thanked the person (along with the writer's logline), the person requested the script.
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Sure. Schmoozing is part of the deal.
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That's really nice, Matthew. I'm sure it makes their day to get a nice message like that, and they'll think of you when something else comes along.
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Great advice, thanks for the reminder Matthew Gross!
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That;s a terrific tip Matthew Gross I wouldn't have thought about that. I send thank you for the audition opportunity, but following up after I play the part never occurred to me. It's a great step towards for building that relationship.
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Hey Matthew Gross! I love your idea because it takes the idea of gratitude and kicks it up a notch. At our essence we are communicators, we want to connect with each other in a meaningful way. It makes me feel wonderful to know that my actions helped another soul. "What the world needs now is love, sweet love."