Michelle Doherty: Costume designer, producer and set decorator in Vancouver, Canada.

Get good headshots, get on casting sites and start submitting yourself-student films are a great way to start

Definitely get headshots and submit yourself to student films. If you live in a major market like LA, Chicago or NY, there are probably casting websites you can sign up for and submit yourself to. But a good headshot is key as it is what you need to have in order to submit. Every actor began with a blank resume; for now, definitely list the plays you've acted in and as you build up film credits (including student films), you can add those to your resume. Acting classes are a great way to network and continue to train.

From a slightly different perspective... Over the years I have hired many, many models for runway and print work (fashion design) and I ALWAYS consider both professional talent and "wannabe" talent. I am always amazed and pleased at the undiscovered talent that is out there! Would you believe I hired one girl to work in a tradeshow booth and model footwear for me and she went on to HUGE stardom and fame (Julianne Hough.) Another one of my "discoveries" is now walking in NY Fashion Week and a third has a major role in a new major artist's music video. I would suggest making yourself known to the film studies departments at any local college and get involved with any local indie production regardless of how crappy it may be. You will be surprised where it all leads!