OFFICIAL RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
  I.  Quick Steps to Audition
  II.  Detailed Audition Instructions
  III.  How to Record an Audition
  IV.  How to Post a Video Response
  V.  How to Vote
  VI.  Contest Schedule
  VII.  Submission Dates & Deadlines
  VIII.  Disclaimer

We are looking for males of African descent (African American, Caribbean, Latino, etc.) ages 18 – 40. This project requires partial nudity and scenes depicting same sex intimacy. This is not a pornographic project. Do not submit if you are uncomfortable with the above! Union/Non-Union.

Submissions Begin January 23 to January 30 (at 11:59 p.m. EST)  Must be legally 18 and over.

Please read INSTRUCTIONS below!

I. QUICK STEPS TO AUDITION

  1. Read the Official Contest Rules and Instructions.
  2. Subscribe to our Youtube page @ http://www.youtube.com/thedlchronicles
  3. Like our Facebook Page @ http://www.facebook.com/thedlchronicles
  4. Submit the DIGITAL RELEASE FORM.
  5. Locate and read the character BREAKDOWNS.
  6. Download the audition SIDES through Pay with a Tweet!
  7. Find the Casting Notice Video that corresponds to the character of your choice. (Thomas, Stephen)
  8. Submit your audition as a video response to the selected the corresponding character Youtube video (see photo below).
  9. Tweet, FB post, e-mail, and share! Asking your friends to vote a “Thumbs Up” on your Audition Video Response (viewers can also vote “Thumbs Down”).

*Breakdowns: A description of the character and story.

*Sides: Pages of the TV/Film script that contains the dialog the actors will perform.

II. DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Subscribe to our Youtube page @ http://www.youtube.com/thedlchronicles
  2. Subscribe to our Facebook Page @ http://www.facebook.com/thedlchronicles
  3. Go to the Facebook NOTES tab to find the BREAKDOWNS.
  4. Download the audition SIDES through Pay with a Tweet!
  5. Sign the DIGITAL RELEASE FORM (Auditions without release forms will not qualify) by clicking here.
  6. Upload and submit 2 photos in the DIGITAL RELEASE FORM; A headshot & full body shot. (No pornographic photos please!)
  7. Locate the corresponding character Casting Notice Video on Youtube.
  8. Record your audition (read How To Record An Audition) and submit as a response to the Casting Notice Video in the Comment box (see image below).

III. HOW TO RECORD AN AUDITION

Auditions can be recorded by video camera, iPhone, iPad, web cam or any other camera device. However, it is important that your video be clearly viewable and audible.

* Make sure you that you are well lit and clearly heard.
* Avoid noisy and distracting backgrounds.

Begin your video by stating the following…

  1. Name: Hello my name is…
  2. Age: I am_______ yrs old.
  3. Height/Weight: “I am ____ tall and _______ lbs.
  4. Character Name: “I will be reading for the role of______________”
  5. Briefly explain why you want to audition for The DL Chronicles RETURNS.
  6. Begin your audition with the character sides of choice.

2. Upload your audition to Youtube as a “video response”.
3. Go to “Comments” on the character video and click in the “comment box”.
4. Click Create a video response
5. Submit your video response (Only approved videos will be allowed).

6. PROMOTE YOURSELF! Share our link and ask your friends to vote for your video simply by clicking a thumbs up on your response.

IV. HOW TO POST A VIDEO RESPONSE?

You can record a new video or choose from the videos you already have uploaded to Youtube. Select the option that best suits your needs.

1. Click “Upload a Video”
   – Up to 1 GB in size.
   – Up to 10 minutes in length.

2. Click “Start” to begin uploading your Video Response” in the grey square.
3. Then click the “Upload Video” link or drag video file into the dotted square.
4. Your video response will be posted after it has been approved. Only real “auditions” will be approved.
5. Direct friends, family, and supporters to the Casting Notice Video where your audition response video will be seen. Viewers will vote on your video response with a thumbs up or thumbs down.

Note: In your Youtube video settings make sure you have clicked “Allow users to vote on comments” in the Comments section and “Allow Videos to be rated by others” in the Video Responses section.

V. HOW TO VOTE?

  1. Subscribe to our Youtube page http://www.youtube.com/thedlchronicles
  2. Find the Casting Notice videos
  3. All auditions are attached as “video responses” to the casting notice video.
  4. Watch the video response auditions.
  5. Vote by clicking the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down”.
  6. You may rate each and every actor that is participating in any particular round. Or rate just one. The number of actors you rate is up to you!
  7. You may rate a particular actor only once per round. There are four rounds altogether.

Voting is only allowed during the active voting periods of the contest.

VI. CONTEST SCHEDULE

ROUND 1 – The Open Call

The first round consists of selecting 100 actors. 20 of the 100 actors will advance from Round 1 to Round 2.
NOTE: Actors who are selected to advance will be notified every Friday and are required to post their callback auditions no latter than Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST. 

  • 10 actors will be chosen by the public based upon the quality and quantity of public ratings.
  • 10 will be chosen by 2 Cents Productions casting directors in consultation with guest industry professionals.
  • The 20 selected actors will be notified by e-mail of their offiial selection
  • The 20 selected actors photos and bios will be featured on The DLC RETURNS official sites.

ROUND 2 – The Callbacks

The second round will consist of a new set of sides (script) and will require a new video upload. 10 of 20 actors will advance from Round 2 to Round 3 based solely on the quality and quantity of public ratings.

NOTE: Actors who are selected to advance to the next round will be notified every Friday by 11:59 p.m. EST. and are required to post their callback auditions no latter than Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST. 

  • 5 actors will be chosen by the public based upon the quality and quantity of public ratings.
  • 5 will be chosen by 2 Cents Productions casting directors in consultation with industry professionals.
  • The 10 selected actors will be notified by e-mail of their offiial selection

ROUND 3 – The Producers

NOTE: Actors who are selected to advance to the next round will be notified every Friday by 11:59 p.m. EST. and are required to post their callback auditions no latter than Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST. 

  • 5 of the 10 actors will advance from Round 3 to Round 4 chosen solely by public ratings.
  • The 5 selected actors will be notified by e-mail of their offiial selection

ROUND 4 – The Screen Test

The final 5 actors will compete for the leading role. Producers and directors choose the final actor. Will require a new set of sides (script) and a new audition video upload.

NOTE: Actors who are selected to advance to the next round will be notified every Friday by 11:59 p.m. EST. and are required to post their callback auditions no latter than Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST. 

  • The finalist videos will be showcased on The Official DL Chronicles website and Facebook Page.
  • One actor will be selected as Lead Role.
  • The 2nd runner up will be selected as Supporting Role.
  • The 3rd runner up will be selected as Guest Star.

VII. SUBMISSION DATES & DEADLINES

Submissions Begin January 23 to January 30 (at 11:59 p.m. EST)

The selected 100 auditions will be made available for voting on January 30th. Actors will be notified of their official selection.

NOTE: Actors who are selected to advance to the next round will be notified every Friday by 11:59 p.m. EST. and are required to post their callback auditions no latter than Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST. 

Round 1: January 30 to February 6 (at 11:59 p.m. EST)
Public Voting Period ends Friday Feb 3th (at 11:59 p.m. EST)

Round 2: February 6 to to February 13 (at 11:59 p.m. EST)
Public Voting Period ends Friday Feb 10th (at 11:59 p.m. EST)

Round 3: February 13 to February 20 (at 11:59 p.m. EST)
Public Voting Period ends Friday Feb 17th (at 11:59 p.m. EST)

Round 4: February 20 to February 28 (at 11:59 p.m. EST)

VIII. DISCLAIMER

  • We reserve the right to disqualify, block or remove any ratings emanating from the use of automated means, or that are otherwise tampering with the vote process.
  • We reserve the right to disqualify, block or remove any contestant for inappropriate, pornographic postings, or any postings violating the Youtube community rules and regulations.
  • Rules and procedures are subject to change at the sole discretion of 2 Cents Productions.
  • All dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of 2 Cents Productions.
  • Role selection is subject to change at the sole discretion of 2 Cents Productions.
  • 2 Cents Productions is not responsible for travel costs and lodging.
  • Only votes cast through the The DL Chronicles Youtube page are counted.
  • Voting and comments made on your personal Youtube page are not valid.

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