I want to start going to acting auditions, but I need a portfolio. How do I make one??? And whats the price???

Question

Thanks to anyone that can help me! And do I need a protfilio?
I was thinking of getting an audition for the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. But I'm not sure if I should go because I don't have a portfolio or headshots.

Answer 1

Listen to OnCamera. Actor's do not use portfolios, just headshots and resumes. You can only get a resume by virtue of having worked. The best thing you can do is get training and legit experience before you jump into anything. Get into acting classes, voice lessons and dance classes then audition for productions at local theatres. Once you've been in classes for a while and have a few theatrical productions under your belt, try adding student and indie films to your repertoire. Most will give you a copy and you can use that for your demo reel.

Look for auditions on backstage.com, actorsaccess.com & if you're not in an area that those sites are helpfull, try looking up your state's film alliances, associations, etc. Do a web search for your state name and the word film and see what comes up. Those sites may have class and casting info so explore them thoroughly. Make absolutely certain that your parents are ok with this because you cannot do anything without them.

Once you've done all that, you've built a resume and can start submitting to agents. Go to http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/application?origin=page1.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=AgentInformation and find an agent in your area. Send them your headshot, resume and a brief letter saying that you're seeking representation then wait 6-8 weeks to see if you get any response.

good luck

Answer 2

First of all you can't get an audition for Suite Life of Zack & Cody
because the show is wrapped and not in production anymore.

Second, actors do not use "portfolios". They use theatrical headshots and resumes. You can find out some basic information here......

http://actinginfo.blogspot.com

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Answer 3

Now how would you get that audition? There is no way. Actors generally don't need a portfolio. They need a resume that is packed with the lead roles they have played and the professional classes that they have taken and they need a head shot that shows how interesting they are.. If you have none of these things, of course you should not go, but I am still amazed that you think you can get yourself such an audition, will you please write and tell me that? I really want to know, Thanks, Doc

Answer 4

1. Find a professional photographer to take your photos. Run an Internet search. Look through your phone book. Phone up local agencies and ask them which photographers they use.
2. Call up or, even better, visit the photographers you have found. Ask them about things like pricing, format of the film/digital photos and how long you usually have to wait between the shoot and getting the photos. Also, ask to see a sample of the photographers work.
3. Hire a professional make-up artist. If you are lucky, the photographer will sort this out for you but remember to ask if the cost of the make-up artist is included in the fee or if you have to pay extra. If the photographer isn't providing one, search for one in the same way you searcher for your photographer.
4. Look through fashion magazines and clothes catalouges and find poses you like. Practice in front of a mirror.
5. Decide on a number of looks you want to do. Ideally, you should pick at least three and they should demonstrate a wide variety (so not all jeans and t-shirt shots!!). If you have a special skill, such as ballet, you may even want to consider taking some photos in your ballet kit.
6. Keep your hair, skin and nails in good condition in the run up to the shoot. If you need a hair cut, get one.
7. Once you have decided what clothes to wear, make sure they are clean and put to one side for the shoot well in advance. Ideally, you should have decided upon your outfits and have them ready at least 5 days before the shoot.
8. 48 hours before the shoot, call your photographer and make-up artist to make sure everything is still ok.
9. The day before the shoot, make sure you get a good night's sleep and stay away from alcohol.
10. The morning of the shoot, double check that your bag is packed and that you have money for travel fares and parking fees. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before you are due (and make sure that time has accounted for applying make-up!). Carry the photographer's number on you and give them a call if you realize you might be late.
11. Discuss what sort of looks you want to go for with the photographer. After this, you will probably have your make-up applied.
12. Enjoy your photoshoot! Listen carefully to what the photographer wants. Try not to be nervous but do acknowledge that feeling as normal...even models who have been working for years upon years get nervous.
13. Once the shoot is over, pay your fees as required and write a thank you note to the photographer and your make-up artist.
14. Once you have your photos, sort out the ones you like from the ones that aren't so good. Enlist family and friends to help out. Remember that less is more - if you only find 5 magical shots, use these and stop. That's far better than using 25 which are just "ok".
15. Buy a folder to put your photos in. Most models opt for hardcover books with ready attached plastic folders.
16. Sort out your portfolio in to the order which best presents you as you want to be presented as a model. Try different combinations until you feel satisfied you have found the right one.
17. Remember to keep updating your portfolio as you begin to work as a model.