Audition Tape Production Plan

1) Big Brother 15

 How to Apply

Step 1 - Make a video (check out "video" tab on the site for some guidance).

Step 2 - Save a current picture of yourself, and video to your computer, so they are ready when you apply online.

Step 3 - Completely fill out the online application ( https://www.bigbrothercasting.tv/web/apply )  and upload your video and picture here.

Step 4 - We'll email you if we want to move forward in the casting process with you.
For a complete list of Eligibilty requirements ( http://www.bigbrothercasting.tv/uploads/files/Eligibility.pdf )



2) Show audition tape Requirements

• Maximum Length of 3 Minutes
•  video must be less than 50MB and in one of the following file formats : mpg, mpeg, flv, avi, mp4, wmv, mov, 3gp, mkv
• Contestants  must be at least 21, NO EXCEPTIONS

                        Video Recommendations by Big Brother Casting Director Robyn Kass

3)Concept or your audition tape

        

Use humor and wit to showcase my personality as a potent ingredient in the Big Brother formula, rather than an over the top production or boring sit-on-the couch descriptions.

4)Treatment of your audition tape

The idea here is to gain the admiration of casting directors. Make myself stand out as someone they need on the show, and part of the core cast. I tend to like a humurous approach and make things light, while still showcasing what I have to offer.

The idea is get the generally required details of myself out the way, and to showcase my personality with examples or stories instead of just saying it, as Big Brothers casting director mentioned in the previous video.

It begins with the standard medium shot of me in a common setting. I'll cover the standard bits of information- My name, school, interests, hobbies. These will be interwoven with examples of what I'm speaking of (with a touch of humor).

 For example I'll say I'm an amazing athlete and can handle physical challenges, cut to me on a track with short shorts, I run for 15 seconds, get winded, then embarassed, "turn the camera off", cut back to my face interview. I'll say Im an amazing multi-tasker, cut to me exiting the bathroom with a book in my hand, I take notice of the camera, "turn off the camera" I yell. Were again sitting in the interview/confetional situation, I tell them of my brilliance and mind for work information, cut to me quietly in front of a stack of books, asleep and drueling, I wake up embarrased, "turn the camera off". Finally, we get to the interview style presentation, on a more serious note. I again review what makes me perfect for the show, as we fade to black.

5) Storyboard of your audition tape