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Cold reads don’t test how prepared you are… they test how present you can be. ☝🏼🎭

A cold read is when you’re given a script moments before performing - no memorization, no rehearsal, just your ability to bring it to life on the spot. 📌

And that’s where most actors slip, because when you don’t have time to prepare, your instinct is to cling to the page instead of the moment. ❌

Here’s how to actually stand out in a cold read:

• 👀 Don’t read the words… read the moment: Your eyes should only be on the page long enough to grab the thought. Then get your focus back up and play the intention.
• 🎯 Prioritize intention over perfection: You’re not being judged on memorization. You’re being judged on clarity. What do you want from the other person?
• ⚡ Make a choice fast and commit: Indecision kills cold reads. Even a “wrong” choice that’s fully committed is more interesting than playing it safe.
• 🧠 Stay one step ahead of the line: Quickly scan ahead so you’re not discovering words as you say them. That’s what keeps you from sounding robotic.
• 🎭 Get out of your head and into the scene: The second you start worrying about the script, you lose connection. Focus on the world and reality that the character is in.

Takeaway: Casting doesn’t expect perfection in a cold read, but they do expect presence. If it feels like you’re reading, you’re already behind. 🎬

Want a free audition cheat sheet from @diegotinoco ? Comment AUDITION below and we’ll send it your way 🎭

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California 2026 was an absolute dream!!! 😍 thank you to all the incredible friends I’ve made along the way! 🥹 im still so happy.. & Im glad my mom got to see me act on a little set on whatevas 😌😝🎬🎭
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Finally wrapping post production last month, I’m happy to share the stills of CONSCIOUSNESS, a sci-fi/horror/romance short film. I wrote and directed this as my UCLA “senior thesis film” in spring of 2024 as a part of my final for The Sunken Place: Racism, Survival, and Black Horror Aesthetic class. This film took my skills as a writer/director to the another level I wanted to while at UCLA film school.
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Logline: After receiving a sentient VR headset that becomes dangerously possessive, a young man must fight for his life and newfound love when the artificial intelligence violently attempts to eliminate its romantic rival.
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My eternal gratitude to the cast and crew that made this ambitious story come true. 🩷💙
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Cast:
SANTI - @jesus.calderaa
JUAN DIEGO - @alan_mendez725 
VR JULIO - @michaellardizabalforsure 
MARIA - @_daniella.urquia_ 
ERNESTO - @jmvllgss 
PROFESSOR - @adi_das1 

Crew: 
Producer - @davinese 
Writer/Director - comrade odin 
Executive Producers - @bz_b247 @johnnymora_ and comrade Odin
Director of Photography- @jasiahpotterdp 
Production Designer - @brianvhuynh 
Costume/Wardrobe Supervisor- @shelb.stanc 
Editor - @emettpenaloza 
Post Production Sound Mixer - @cooper.rk.cuya 
Associate Producer - @raulito_044 
Sound Mixer/Boom Op: David Levine
1st AD - @armon_esf 
2nd AD - @durtydsn__ 
Script Supervisor - @libby.mcn and Wesley Wekeli
DIT: @v.santorsiero 
Camera Operator: @johnathenharris 
1st AC - @gman902105 
2nd AC - @brendon_mh @iwishiplayedguitar @emiliovazquezreyes 
BTS Photographer- @laurent.calvo @patricklshao 
Gaffer - @mjr.major 
Key Grip - Jason Jung and @theb.f.p 
BBE - @lukaosadcijs 
G&E Swings - @ranbyaking @brooklynvangelo @adrian.alvarez_ @romancarlos5 
Art Director - @samuelsera 
Art PA - @pukieface @andrea_gaitan13 @alexalozano13 
Wardrobe Assistant - @artdep_elena 
MUA - @esmymua @beatzbyivy
Stunt Coordinator- @calicalixto333 
Stunt Coordinator Assistant - Chase Mayo
PA - @joshzhao13 @theantdop @aluxuriousday and Holly Perez
and all of the amazing background actors!!
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A special thank you to @ucla_tft @ucla_filmtv @undocubruins @tananarivedue for your wisdom and support as well to make this queer/latino story come to life.
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