Ep. 08 - How to Work as an Actor in Spain

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started Working as an Actor in Spain including a FREE RESOURCE GUIDE (link below the show notes)!! Over the past few years, film production in Spain has surged by 300% due to tax incentives, drawing production companies from around the world to capitalize on the favorable conditions. I recently spoke with Olivia Rogalla, the Spanish representative for Crew United, who shared valuable insights about the film industry in Spain and beyond. Now is an excellent time for native English-speaking actors in Europe, as Spain has become a major market for international co-productions. Olivia revealed the top three casting directors for US and UK co-productions, highlighting that English speakers aren't the only ones benefiting from this industry boom. Crew United, initially established in Germany, now encompasses regions such as Nordic, Baltic, Benelux, France, CIS, Balkan Peninsula, Turkey, Italy, and the Carpathian and Caucasian States, as well as Iberia, which represents Spain and its islands. Functioning as the IMDb of Europe, Crew United facilitates research on various aspects of film production, such as financing, castings, and more. This platform promotes cohesion and collaboration among European film scenes, ultimately benefiting the entire industry. Crew United has also revamped their casting portals by merging the best features of platforms like Schauspielervideos, Filmmakers, and Castupload to create stunning and user-friendly actor pages. As a result, open auditions are gradually becoming more accessible. Initially designed as a networking platform for film crew members, Crew United continues to improve and expand its offerings. In our conversation, Olivia and I covered various topics, such as headshot and showreel styles in Spain vs. other countries, casting announcement preferences of Casting Directors in Spain, and actors' unions in Spain. Be sure not to miss the part where we discuss the three main casting companies (especially for international productions) in Spain. We poured our hearts into this episode, and if you find it helpful, please support us by liking and subscribing. Your encouragement means a lot to us. Make sure to grab your FREE downloadable Resource Guide to Working as an Actor in Spain: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/355856/87505467731870972/share 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 What's Crew United 00:05:26 Production in Poland 00:07:17 Production in Spain 00:09:32 What US actors need to know 00:09:50 Using Crew United 4 research 00:13:51 Crew United vs. IMDb 00:16:05 Get 1 Year Free on Crew United 00:17:37 Expat actors in Europe 00:21:03 WGA Strike 2023 00:25:27 How to Work in Spain 00:29:02 Unions in Spain 00:34:25 Styles for Headshots & Showreels 00:43:05 Casting Directors & Instagram 00:47:26 Crew United's Casting Platform 00:51:13 Casting Platforms in EU 00:55:04 Using Crew United for Research 00:57:15 Gov. Benefits for Actors in EU 01:01:45 Wrap Up Find Anne: YouTube: ⁠@ActBold⁠ Insta: ⁠@annealexandersieder⁠ and ⁠@act_bold⁠ Facebook: ⁠@mrs.alexandersieder⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@annealexandersieder⁠ Find Olivia: instagram: @oliveyourlifee Crew United: instagram: @crew_united #americanactorineurope #actbold #noexcuses #beyourself #actorsover50#actorsover40 #actorsmindset #secondactactors #actor #actorlife #acting #actors #actingtips #actinglife #actorssupportingactors #internationalactress #actress #film #movie #actorslife #hollywood #movies #artist #director #art #writer  #screenwriter #tv #drama #podcast #womensupportwomen #artistssupportingartists #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #youtube #youtuber