I have no family members or family friends who are in the business who could help me out. Where should i start?
2007-03-03 13:55:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Basically you should do everything you can to get your foot in the door. Work for free, to build your experience. There are alot of independant movies out there, that have a tiny budget and some would be willing to take you on if they believe you are committed to working 16 hours a day for no pay. Basically, you will need someone supporting you when you get started, or you could try to be an extra in a bunch of movies. That usually pays 100 bucks per day. Also once you get your resume built up, you get a better chance of getting in a SAG (screen actors guild) film,commericial, or whatever. Then you can join the SAG, Im not sure how much it cost now, but 10 years ago it was 1500 bucks. Once you are in the SAG, you will have a little bit of a chance to breath and more doors will be open to you. You WILL work your *** off let me tell you and acting will be a 100 hour a week job. When you are not looking for work or acting, you will be studying acting and honing your skill. Also when you are working for free on independent films, Get to know everyone well because when they hit the big time, they will remember you if you make yourself memorable. Also...this is the most important thing...NEVER...i repeat NEVER say anything bad about anyone. If you do this, even once, it will probably kill your career. IF someone is completely horrible to work with and someone asks you how it was to work with them...ALWAYS say "that person is great" "I really enjoyed working with them" or "great guy" I have to repeat this again... if you say anything bad about anyone in the business, it will kill your career.
break a leg :)
2007-03-03 14:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what line you want to take.
If you are a singer, Am Idol is a good start. Even if you are not chosen, you get noticed by some people.
Recognition is the key to success.
You must try get public attention to what you do. Find a local stage to start with. Get TV attention. Join any school that train you.
Go for auditions wherever and whenever you hear about one.
Also, you could hire a good agent.
Go to places where there are related jobs or shows.
Wish you luck
2007-03-03 22:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mmmmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You failed to mention. Just what is it that you can do? Act, sing, dance, magic, back-up, stunt, fill in??????
What does your portifolio look like? What are you looking for? What are your salary requirements. Do you have any place to starve and live while you are waiting?
Can you be a waitress or carhop while you are waiting?
2007-03-03 22:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact The Screen Actors Guild. they're on line.
2007-03-03 22:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by junkyard dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well connections is the key- so i'd say go find an agent and just appear as backups or just extrasl. Hopefully someone will realize your talent, and get you the job of your dream!
2007-03-03 21:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Hope 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to L.A. if you got "it", someone will find you.
2007-03-03 21:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to American Idol!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-03 21:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by dolphins1111 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋