I am very new to all of this and unfortunately being new comes with lack of experience and opportunities. Where do I even start to look and become considered for projects. I don't have the ideal look, body, etc and I can't help but feel a little lost a lot of the time. Help anyone?
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Bridgette, go to a modeling agency and get a portfolio of pictures together. Hire an outstanding agent. Avoid gimmicky offers (like the radio announcements for parents to bring their kids to an auditi...
Expand commentBridgette, go to a modeling agency and get a portfolio of pictures together. Hire an outstanding agent. Avoid gimmicky offers (like the radio announcements for parents to bring their kids to an audition "for a chance to work with Disney Stars"-- these are bogus and just money-making schemes. Take voice-over lessons-- Google voice over coaches in your area; pay for a demo tape of your voice. And make a professional demo video (reel as it's called on Stage 32) and post it here. Lastly, follow the blogs on this website and read the book "Good in a Room" on how to communicate and promote yourself in the showbiz industry. Best of luck to you! ~Tara
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"go to a modeling agency and get a portfolio of pictures together. Hire an outstanding agent" Not to be a jerk, but this is NOT how it works. However, you're right about the radio parts.
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Bo- I was thinking the same thing. Not how it works at all. And you don't just hire an agent. You submit to agencies and if they need your look on their roster They will set up a meeting.
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Exactly, Tiffany. Beginners, please, start with training under a reputable, well-known (if in NYC or LA) coach. That is, by far, a more important first step. The rest will come in time. If you start s...
Expand commentExactly, Tiffany. Beginners, please, start with training under a reputable, well-known (if in NYC or LA) coach. That is, by far, a more important first step. The rest will come in time. If you start submitting to agencies with little to no training, and just a few extras credits on your resume, you're hopes are going to get crushed, quickly. I realize Tara meant well in her comments, but incorrect information is more harm than good.
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Get some nice headshots and continue your classes. Look on craigslist for students and other amateurs making films. Also look up short film contests (48hourfilmproject.com is a good one), and connect...
Expand commentGet some nice headshots and continue your classes. Look on craigslist for students and other amateurs making films. Also look up short film contests (48hourfilmproject.com is a good one), and connect with them about being available for acting. You don't need to look like a 24 yr blond bombshell. There are all kinds of fat, bald, weird looking people on tv and in movies (Kramer, Costanza). Just be honest with your pictures, have an awesome attitude, don't put up with bad behavior, and you'll pick up good films to get experience with.