Can you really film a great self-tape while living out of a suitcase?

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin shares exactly how to keep audition-ready - even when you're far from home and stuck in a cramped hotel room.

You’ll learn how a little planning and a few smart tools can make all the difference in keeping your acting career moving forward while on the go.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• The 3 essential items you need to tape strong auditions from anywhere - even a tiny Airbnb
• How to turn bland hotel spaces into believable audition setups with no extra gear
• Creative ways to handle auditions when you’re traveling solo and don’t have a reader

Press play now and discover how to self-tape confidently from anywhere without missing a single audition opportunity.

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Contact Info:

• Email: martin@cityheadshots.com
• Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Are your acting submissions getting ignored - even when you know you’re good enough to book the role?

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, you’ll learn how to test your materials and submissions in a smart, strategic way so you stop guessing and start booking.

If your audition rate is lower than it should be, this approach can help you fix the problem fast - without wasting time or money.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• A simple way to rebrand your actor profile to stand out in casting rooms
• How to use low/no-pay projects as a “submission lab” to quickly find what works
• What not to waste time testing so you stay focused on the things that move the needle

Start making every submission count - and finally book more of the roles you’re right for.

Contact Info:

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Would your partner be OK watching you kiss someone on stage or screen?

As an actor, kissing scenes can come with the job - but what happens when you’re in a relationship and your partner starts to feel uncomfortable watching it play out?

This episode breaks down how to handle those moments with care, clarity, and confidence.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

– A smart way to avoid drama before accepting any romantic acting roles

– What to say when your partner says “I’m fine with it”… but really isn’t

– How to protect your relationship without sabotaging your acting career

Hit play now to learn how to handle acting intimacy and keep your relationship strong.

Contact Info:

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

– Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com

– Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com

– Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Are you stuck doing free acting gigs and wondering when the paychecks will finally come?

If you've been working hard on student films, building your reel, and gaining experience - but still aren't getting paid for your work - this episode is for you.

Discover why continuing to say “yes” to unpaid roles may be quietly holding your career back and how to finally shift into consistent, paid acting work.

Here’s what you’ll get from today’s episode:

• The sneaky signal free projects send to casting directors (and how to stop it)
• A simple mindset shift that helps producers take you seriously - and expect to pay you
• The tools that instantly raise your perceived value, even without a big résumé

Start treating yourself like a pro, and the industry will too - hit play to learn how to make that happen.

Contact Information:

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Are agents and casting directors ignoring you - even though you know you’ve got talent?

It might not be your acting skills holding you back - it’s what they see before you ever get a chance to perform.

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, we break down the surprising reason why your auditions might be dead on arrival and what you can do to fix it today.

You’ll discover:

• Why even talented actors are seen as “not ready” (and what gives that impression instantly)
• The small, often-overlooked detail that makes agents click away from your submission
• How to build an acting profile that gets attention - even with little experience

Don’t let your career stall just because of a weak profile. Hit play now and learn how to start booking more roles, faster.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

What Should You Do When You Can’t Make a Last-Minute Audition?

Ever gotten an audition request with barely any time to prepare - and had no idea how to handle it?

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin Bentsen shares what to say to your agent when you can’t meet a quick-turnaround deadline, how to protect your reputation, and what to do if you slip up and miss one completely.

You’ll learn:

• The exact words to use when you need to say “no” without sounding flaky
• How to bounce back if you accidentally ghost a deadline
• A simple system to make sure you never miss one again

Hit play now to stay on your agent’s good side - even when life gets in the way.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Do tech problems make you want to quit acting altogether?

If you’ve ever panicked over uploading a self-tape or wanted to throw your phone trying to send a video, you're not alone. Today’s episode is all about making tech simple - even if you hate it.

Learn how a free, easy tool can walk you through any tech issue step-by-step, just like texting a friend who knows everything.

Whether you're stuck on video formats, confused by casting site instructions, or don't even know where your files are saved - help is just one question away.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• A simple, free way to get instant answers to your toughest tech questions
• How to make submitting self-tapes feel as easy as sending a text
• The tool actors are using to finally stop stressing over tech (no experience required)

Start making tech one less thing you have to worry about - listen now and feel the relief of handling everything on your own.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Is acting for free helping your career - or just helping someone else’s dream while draining yours?

Today’s episode dives into a hot-button issue: whether unpaid acting work is a valuable stepping stone or a red flag in disguise.

If you've ever wondered whether that next “passion project” will lead to something real - or just waste your time - this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to tell if a free acting gig is helping or hurting your long-term success

• The one mistake actors make that leads to burnout and career stalls

• Signs you’re being exploited by low-budget filmmakers (and how to spot them early)

Listen now to find out if free acting gigs are building your future or breaking your spirit.

Contact Info:

• Email: martin@cityheadshots.com
• Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.