When you are new to acting and just starting out it can be hard to get an agent, casting director, producer, or director to even give you a chance. It is helpful to get as much acting experience on your resume as possible.
Here is a list of four things you can do to build your acting resume.
1) Local community theatre/school plays
This is a great way to start because it is where you can discover if acting is something that you really want to do. This is also a great way to learn some acting technique.
2) Independent/student short films
Doing these films are very good to do because they allow you to have a place where you can make your mistakes and learn from them. It is also, a great opportunity to network with upcoming film makers and other actors, it's a great opportunity to get you face out there.
3) Make your own work
As an actor it is not enough any more to just wait for your agent to call, you can make your own film and act in them. It is also a great way to get your name out there and you can also enter them in film festivals if they are good, or put together a stage play. So, get a group of your friends and family and get acting.
4) Do background work
If you live in a film industry based city, you can register for a background agency in your area. Doing background is a good place to start because you can get experience being on sets, you get to work along side the crew and cast, and make some to friends (which is great for networking).
Not only will these four things help you gain some acting experience it will help you really get a little taste of what it takes to be an actor and the amount of work that it takes to be an actor in the fast-paced industry. HAVE FUN!! :)
- Aisha and Alisha
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