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I want to be in an movie as an actor and I need to know were I can get one in knoville TN or were ever you think is best.
thanks harry

2007-09-26 02:31:40 · 8 answers · asked by harry1235cc 1 in Arts & Humanities Theater & Acting

8 answers

First, if you're under age you need the full suppotr of your parents because you can't do anything without them. Second you need training. You can't do anything until you know what you're doing. Get into classes. Next you need to build a resume. Get into theatrical productions and then work your way into student and indie films. Check out audition listings on backstage.com and actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance / commission / society or whatever your state calls theirs (some have more than one). Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. Do a search for Tennessee film and see what comes up.

Once you have had lots of training and built up a good sized resume then you start looking for an agent. 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.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.

Then you can send the agencies 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. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.

good luck.

2007-09-26 08:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1 0

You need alot of expirience. Movie auditions are the hardest kind, you may want to start with commercial and move upward. Try looking in your local newspaper for auditions, preferably commercial since you have no expirience. Make sure it's an open auditiona nd come 30 minutes before your time. Once your in the audition room, so up to the director and introduce yourself by your full name (no nicknames! So if your name is Madaline, don't go by 'Maddy') and walk right up to your mark. There will be a mark right in from of the camera. Your director will say "3 2 1 action" most likley, and you will slate your name and agency. If you have no agency, you're independant.
Examples:
*Hello. My name is Madaline Smith, and I am independant.
*Hi. My name is John o'Tool, and I'm with Dominque casting company.

I wish you luck. Throw me an IM or an email if you need any help at all!

cotten_candy_b@yahoo.com

2007-09-26 05:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by B 2 · 0 1

I agree with theaterdoc and marianne. Let me add this. They don't make movies in Tennesee. The ones that shoot on location there come out of LA or NY. The casting for the main roles is already done. You should forget the idea and try something you can actually do.

2007-09-27 07:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by Big R 6 · 0 0

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2016-10-05 09:33:44 · answer #4 · answered by kianes 4 · 0 0

First of all, you'll need an agent. They'll search for roles, and they'll inform you of them. You then audition for whichever ones you want. Good luck!

2007-09-26 03:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by DramaQueen 3 · 0 1

you need to hook up with agents or agencies to get leads on auditions.

Or

You can check online for open auditions in your area

2007-09-26 05:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by Celebrate 4 · 0 1

Listen to marianne, and remember it takes years!

2007-09-26 12:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0 0

You need more experience. Then you need toland an agent. Then email me for more help.

2007-09-26 03:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by ... 4 · 0 1

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