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"Audition for Your Career, Not Just the Role": Top Manager Steven Adams Shares Best Tips for Actors

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Steven Adams, an award-winning producer and talent manager, joins us in this insightful episode of the WeAudition Show, hosted by Darren Darnborough and Richard Cambridge. With a career spanning film, television, and visual effects, Steven is known for his work on Netflix’s Rodney King and as a co-founder of Alta Global Media. His impressive background includes visual effects work on blockbusters such as Avatar, Life of Pi, and The Artist, as well as managing a wide range of international talent. 

In this episode, Steven discusses the importance of building authentic relationships in the entertainment industry, his philosophy on talent management, and how creativity and collaboration play crucial roles in success. He offers invaluable advice for actors on auditioning, the art of self-tapes, and what it means to truly nurture a career. From managing international clients to producing major films, Steven's insights are packed with takeaways for anyone pursuing a career in the entertainment world. 

Segmented Timestamps: 

  • 00:00 - Introduction to Steven Adams 
  • 01:48 - Building a global footprint through film festivals 
  • 03:26 - Navigating film festivals as an opportunity for talent 
  • 06:05 - Importance of long-standing industry relationships 
  • 07:28 - How fame is a byproduct of successful art 
  • 08:39 - Difference between a talent manager and an agent 
  • 10:29 - How the industry is shifting with streaming and international markets 
  • 14:08 - Importance of diversity in casting and storytelling 
  • 15:10 - Do actors still need to be in Hollywood to succeed? 
  • 18:29 – How the myths of Hollywood influence actor’s careers today 
  • 27:17 - Long-term commitment between managers and clients 
  • 29:42 - Understanding the business of acting and how to succeed 
  • 32:24 – Auditioning for the career, not just the role 
  • 34:50 – The key to delivering a powerful self-tape audition 
  • 49:13 - What’s next for Steven Adams and his upcoming projects 

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altaglobal.media 

    Website: https://altaglobalmedia.net 

    IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0011377 

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    Produced by The Big Possible http://thebigpossible.com 

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