Age Categories:
1. Children (Under 10 years)
2. Kids (11-14 years)
3. Teens (15-17 years)
4. Adults (18+ years)

General Rules:
1. Self Tape Duration: Each self-tape audition must not exceed 2 minutes.
2. Entry Fee
- The qualifying round is free of charge.
- Upon qualification, there is an entry fee of $60
- If you reach the finals, a finalist fee of $80 is required.

3. Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by November 15th, 2024. 

Please complete the application form by clicking the APPLY NOW button below. Make sure you have a downloadable link of your tape either YouTube link, Vimeo, Hightail, Dropbox etc

4. Judging Panel: Qualifying tapes will be judged by leading casting directors from Australia and the US, VCA, NIDA & WAPPA department heads, producers, and directors.

5. Finals
- Finalists will be invited to a special red carpet screening event in Melbourne, featuring special guest speakers and red carpet interviews with all the finalists.
- Prizes and winners will be announced at the event.
- The finals will be held in January 2025, with further details provided to the finalists.

Prizes: 4 Prize Categories Adult category & Teens 15-17, Kids 11-14 & Under 10

1. Grand Prize:
- Cash prize (1st Prize $300)
- Professional headshot shoot valued at $500
- Title of Terri Talks S.T.A.W 2024 (Self Tape Audition Winner) 2024
- Certificate of Achievement
- Mystery Gift valued at $1000
- Trophy

2nd Prize Winners
- Cash prize ($200)
- Title of Terri Talks S.T.A.W 2024 (Self Tape Audition Winner) 2024
- Certificate of Achievement
- Mystery Gift valued at $500
- Trophy

3rd Prize Winners
- Cash prize ($100)
- Title of Terri Talks S.T.A.W 2024 (Self Tape Audition Winner) 2024
- Certificate of Achievement
- Mystery Gift valued at $250
- Trophy


2. Social Media:
- With permission, your self-tape audition will be featured on our social media channels.
- Your representing agency (if applicable) will also be tagged.

Additional Information:

- All entries must adhere to the specified age categories.
- Participants must ensure their self-tapes are showcase their best abilities.
- All decisions made by the judging panel are final and binding.
- Participants must agree to the use of their self-tapes for promotional purposes if needed.

Finalists must be available to attend the event in Melbourne in January 2025.
By entering the competition, participants agree to these rules and the decisions of the judging panel.