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Film roles
How does a person become a film actor? Basic and rather stupid question I know, and I'm guessing it's a lot to do with luck, but really - how do succesful film actors typically get there? I'm talking about in England and America principally. Does anyone know or have any experience of this? Is it just a case of somehow getting a good agent and hoping you have a 'look' someone spots for a role? If so, how do you get an agent? Assuming you have no contacts in the industry.
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I think if you want to become an actor, you have to make a decision to do everything you can to be the way you choose to be. It happened many times that people who weren't ever rich, famous, or even lucky, made it to the Hollywood and became stars in no time. I think it has a lot to do with your personal power, will, and stubbornness. If you made a decision to be someone you truly dream to be, no one will be able to stop you, because you're the one who makes your destiny.
Be brave! Good luck.
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Honestly, if you have no contacts, your best bet is to get a lot of experience. There are a lotttt of teen actors.
It does have a lot do with the luck in finding an agent, but after that, it's really how much your family wants to pay for you maybe becoming a small star.
Looks also matter. A lot.
You need to google an agent, and get signed. They'll take it from there.
If you are serious, you'll need to get out here to Burbank, CA ASAP. People always say Hollywood, and that's a lie. There are like, 2 studios in Hollywood. Burbank has about 10. All of the major networks are in Burbank, except for Universal.
People ask this question a lot, so search the questions on the site to get more information. :)
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once you have some experience. you attack the industry like your are going to war. you get a head shot move to hollywood and start going to auditions and more auditions and more auditons. a good place to start is local playhouses. the idea is to get a part in something/anything to get what is called a sag card. sag is the Screen Actors Guild. it is a union you must be in to perform on screen. To get the card though you have to have an on screen credit. Be prepaired to support yourself with something else for a number of years before you can break into the industry. IF you have bad luck you may fail completely. if your lucky you could get a break two days after you arrive...good luck.
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sure, it depends a lot on luck, but there's also a lot you can do. Sign up for as many acting classes as you can, and search the internet for summer camps and programs that focus on getting kids and teens into the movies. There are a lot, and famous people like zach braff and natalie portman were discovered when they went to acting camps and stuff. This will also give you a taste for whether you really like to act, or whether you just want to be a famous movie star. Good luck
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