Does anyone know how to audition for movies? I have always wanted to know...and I really have talent!
2007-07-15 09:55:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Yes you do need an agent, but they take 10%, not 20...
Aside from talent you need training and a resume to back it up. An agent will not take you because you say you have talent. You have to have taken acting classes and have several roles that show him/her you indeed have talent.
If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.)
Then you can send them your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.
Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance. Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/castingcall/... If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying.
Before you try for an agent, make sure you actually do have the training and resume or they will not take you seriously.
good luck
2007-07-15 10:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you need a Talent Agent to submit you for an audition.
2007-07-15 09:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get an agent. And if you have no acting expierience, start small, then go big. Start with community theatre.
2007-07-15 10:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Nic O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an agent...they don't cost money, they just take out 20+ percent of the money you make from the jobs you get...
EDIT***--it truly is 20+ percent...marianne doesnt have a clue.
2007-07-15 10:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by okay. 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ask your dad. Billy Ray Cyrus...........
2007-07-15 10:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Nikki♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋