- Bethemoviestar.com
Infobox Website
name = BTMS
url = [http://www.bethemoviestar.com BTMS]
slogan = Searching for the world's greatest talent
type = Social networking
language = English
registration = Optional
owner = ROK Motion
location_country = U.K.
launch date =January ,2007 BTMS is a website was launched in 2007 by London production company ROK Motion to cast online for feature film "Rapture" [ [http://www.totalfilm.com/movie_news/now_you_can_become_a_movie_star Now you can become a movie star!] , "Total Film", 07 Feb 2007] [ [http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2004580002-2007070257,00.html Director launches online search] , "The Sun", 13 Feb 2007]
Inspired by the
MySpace success stories ofLily Allen and theArctic Monkeys , director Steve Nesbit asked wannabe actors and actresses to upload a 30 secondaudition clip of themselves to the site. After 3 rounds of rigorous screen tests, the shortlisted candidates were invited to London to take part in [http://www.bethemoviestar.com/main.php?l=project&id=8 Masterclass] , a two week intense industry led study & practice of acting for the screen. [ [http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/content/haringey/hornseyjournal/news/story.aspx?brand=HCEJOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshcej&itemid=WeED27+Jun+2007+14%3A09%3A26%3A833 Hannah's acting for stardom on website audition] , "Hornsey & Crouch End Journal", 27 June 2007] [ [http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1519222.0/?act=login Mitcham man shortlisted for dream movie role] , "Your Local Guardian", 4 July 2007]After casting the lead and support roles for Rapture, BTMS has cast for several other productions and evolved into a genuine online actors community and global social network with members hailing from over 40 different countries. Actors exchange knowledge, opportunities and experience in an inclusive and nurturing environment with also enjoys direct access to producers and directors. [ [http://www.netribution.co.uk/content/view/1436/267/ Chris Rogers: From panto dames to internet auditions] , "Netribution", 02 Apr 2008] [ [http://www.cwff.org.uk:16080/08/festivals.php CWFF Awards Show, A Chance to Present] , "Canary Wharf Film Festival", Aug 2008] [ [http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/inp/2008/09/05/G005.htm Emile Jansen wint Award in Londen] , "Nieuwbank", 05 Sept 2008]
BTMS users are able to submit their video auditions for various productions, to be viewed and appraised by the Community and team of filmmakers, chat in forums, interact with profiles, upload blogs and videos and post entries in the [http://www.bethemoviestar.com/main.php?l=digest.list BTMS Digest] directory
References
External links
* [http://www.bethemoviestar.com BTMS]
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