
Award-winning director Avi Youabian (Walking Dead, All American, FBI International) shares invaluable insights for actors about auditions, on-set dynamics, and career growth. From his journey as an editor to becoming an Emmy-nominated director, Avi offers practical advice about taking creative risks and succeeding in the industry. Key Segments: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:24 - Understanding Bold Choices in Auditions 00:04:09 - The Casting Decision Process 00:07:15 - How to Stand Out in Self-Tapes 00:13:24 - Director-Actor Communication on Set 00:27:30 - From Editor to Director: The Walking Dead Journey 00:35:39 - Working with Guest Stars 00:42:00 - The Importance of Being Prepared 00:52:30 - Vertical Video and Industry Changes 00:56:30 - Final Advice for Actors CONNECT WITH AVI YOUABIAN: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1143132/ Website: https://www.aviyouabian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayouabian/ GET MORE FROM THE WE AUDITION SHOW: Website: https://www.weaudition.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weaudition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAudition If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts Produced by The Big Possible http://thebigpossible.com
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