So I've heard from some actors that getting a 'card' with two headshots on it is a good idea. But I've always been under the impression that comp cards are really only used for models. Does anyone know if this is an accepted thing to do for actors?
Thanks!

DO NOT submit composites of any kind for legitimate acting roles.

The last thing you want to do is give casting directors the impression that you're a model.

For dramatic acting roles, submit color 8x10's ONLY.

"Whatever works."

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Comp cards are for models.

same thing Robert is saying just letting you know that this is a national opinion.

I knew it! Thanks!

I agree with what has been said here, but I've actually had better luck submitting both versus just my headshot. I do both so maybe this wont work for everyone but even if I'm submitting for a film that has nothing to do with modeling I send that along with my headshot and have had good responses.

just something to note---

I think there are two different variations of things that can be talked about here.

1) a card that has 2 side by side headshots (some people use this and have their 2 contrasting pics together))One negative to this could be that if you are submitting for a specific role and one pic is dead-on, and the other one portrays something else, you could be giving them a reason to discount you.

2) a models comp card (which i think is different than #1)

I would say #1 isnt the end of the world, but i would still make sure the entire thing was on the regular 8x10 size sheet. Although more often than not, i see this format used in postcards.
As for #2, i sort of agree that more often than not, the model comp card will not do it for you.

I can weigh in here a bit. As a director who is involved in casting his own projects, I will say that Robert is right that IF you send in a model's comp card (with the specific details models need on the card), I would most likely pass over it, thinking "Oh, this person is a model. Probably can't act." That's an unfortunate bias, I will admit, but there are hundreds of pictures to sort through and we have to use some filters.

If you include a postcard with a couple of different headshots along with your 8X10, it might help you if they ALL look like the character I am trying to cast.

The most important thing is to submit shots that actually look like you. It's very frustrating to get excited about an actor by his/her headshot, and then when they walk in the door, they don't look anything like their picture.

Best,

Ron

What would you say is best for a 5 year old. We have head shots that we have been submitting for both print and commercials. Should we start doing both comp cards and head shots or just stick with head shots?