How do you get into acting and modeling?

Answer 1

LUCK

Answer 2

I have heard a lot of bad thing about SOME (not all) modelling agencies and how they make you pay for photos and photo sessions before they take you on then never give you any work. Always check with the local Better Business Bureau in teh US or Trading Standards in the Uk or Similar organisation elsewhere.

I think a better starting place before you go to agencies is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional or even that good just okay) Just take 100 photos of yourself in different poses, clothing and backgrounds then pick out 10-20 nice photos. You can then use this as a portfolio, and even better instead of printing them which cost you money every time, host them on a website and get some business cards print with the website address on and just hand these out instead. This is a far cheaper way of doing it and with no RISK. You should never have to pay to get a job if you do there is a high chance it is a scam.

However if you would like a personal portfolio site please contact me and I will set you on up for free. I can design you a fully personalised flash website with as much or little information and then host it for you. This site can contain a gallery of your photos, personal information, list of work, contact details, etc or if you prefer just a couple of photos and nothing else. It can be password protected and all images will be protected as is humanly possible, or the photos can be available to download.


Examples of work can be provided on request. Just message me here if you want, I am a professional website designer but have lots of free time (and enough money) so I am currently doing free sites for small bands, small artist etc, basically anyone who could not afford them otherwise. I have my own hosting server so can offer hosting servers or you can host the site yourselves. No images sent to me will be used for anything other than your site and I will not give anyone your detail or link to the site. You will have complete control and the site can be removed or changed at any time. This is not a scam and I will design a site for FREE, I do not need the money, and enjoy working. If you do want it message me you can tell me what you want and how you want it done and I will help.

Depending how old you are I may require parents permission before i will do any work.

Answer 3

"Modeling schools provide training in posing, walking, makeup application, and other basic tasks, but attending such schools does not necessarily lead to job opportunities. In fact, many agents prefer beginning models with little or no previous experience and discourage models from attending modeling schools and purchasing professional photographs. A model’s selection of an agency is an important factor for advancement in the occupation. The better the reputation and skill of the agency, the more assignments a model is likely to get. Because clients prefer to work with agents, it is very difficult for a model to pursue a freelance career.

Agents continually scout for new faces, and many of the top models are discovered in this way. Most agencies review snapshots or have “open calls”, during which models are seen in person; this service usually is provided free of charge. Some agencies sponsor modeling contests and searches. Very few people who send in snapshots or attend open calls are offered contracts."

I found this at a job boards site, Diversity Working. Hope it helps.

Answer 4

If you are Miss Canadian _Teen, then it should be easy. Go to an agency in Canada and tell them you were a pagent winner. Don't take any expensive pictures of yourself. Have a family member or friend take pictures looking plain and simple - not too much makeup. A head shot, a swimsuit shot and another shot in casual wear.

There are lots of agencies. And I think Toronto is a good place to start. When you save a lot of money and have a lot of great professional pictures in your portfolio, then you can try the NY market.

I hear a lot of people say modeling school, but honestly, I don't think you should waste your money on modeling school. If an agency really wants you, they will teach you what those schools teach you. You will learn how to do your makeup, walk, and go to go-sees from them. I went to modeling school in NY more than 10 years ago and I learnt a lot of things. But these days, modeling schools are there to eat your money. You graduate and you still don't have any jobs. Agencies are looking for young faces fast and quickly. They are not looking for girls that went to modeling school.

Answer 5

Go too Acting/Modeling school, then get really really poor so you can tell everyone how hard it was.

Answer 6

Easy. Just line up behind the billion other teenagers who want to be actors and models. And wait for them to pick you.

Answer 7

You live in L.A.? You can always get into Extra casting places like Central Casting. If you get a "bump" you get extra money. A "bump" is a speaking role & you might be able to continue getting roles like that.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Find something in the newspaper or go somewhere like Tronto or newyork to a VK and walk around you'll see something..

Answer 9

Go on the internet see if there are a ny auditions near by

Answer 10

go to an expensive store like ltd2 (for older ppl.) and ask to see the manger and see if there going to do an on TV or some thing ..............
that's how my friend got a job with Justus.


(Justus is a store like ltd2, it's really pricey)

Answer 11

for modeling you should keep making your sell look pretty and put make up