How to get film acting experience?

Question

I have a dream of becoming a FILM actor, how can i start getting experience so that i can get an agent?

Answer 1

You need to understand that you don't start with FILM. You start with going to class. You need a good amount of training first. Your first auditions should be for theatrical roles to build your resume. Your next step would be student and indie film auditions. All of these types of auditions can be found on backstage.com and actorsaccess.com unless you live in an area that these sites don't have much for you, then you can do a web search for your state name and the word film and that should give you sites for your state's film alliances, commissions, etc. Those sites have info meant to bring filmmakers to your state, but they also have info for locals on classes and auditions.

You really need to back off the FILM thing because you'll need to gain training and experience in different genres before you can gain access to an agent who can get you there. So once you have the training and a solid resume, you can send your headshot and resume to legit agents that you find here:
http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/application?origin=page1.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=AgentInformation
http://www.agentassociation.com/
http://www.backstage.com/bso/rossreports/directories.jsp

good luck

Answer 2

There are many ways you can get experience, first you can enroll in drama class, they propably have them at your high school as a extra-ciricular* activity. You can also join your community theatre and try out for some plays etc etc. Even go to open casting calls and try out for plays or movies. Also nowadays the triple threat is the "in" thing so enroll in dance and singing lessons, and even drama lessons outside of school the more experience the better. Keep on going yo auditions for things like plays etc keep practising and make a resume, and keep updating it everytime you do something. Then you can send your resume along with a headshot to agency's and see if they take you. I hope this helped..x

Answer 3

Do some plays with the local troupe. You can find them in your community or at the local colleges. Good Luck and I need an autograph when you hit it big.