How do you get acting work... when you have nothing on your resume? And how do you get something on your resume... when you can't get acting work?
In this article, I'll show you how to blast through this common Catch 22 situation all new actors experience so you can start booking acting roles faster than you expect. How to Become an Actor With No ExperienceThe quickest way to become an actor with no experience is to simply submit yourself to auditions online. After some time, a portion of those submissions will result in bookings and roles that you can put on your resume, which will make it easier to get more acting work in the future. I'll show you exactly how to do that in depth today.
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Martin Bentsen (author of this guide) is an actor marketing coach who uses “outside the industry” thinking to help actors book more work. He’s helped over 6,000 actors with their careers and actor headshots since 2009 and his photography studio City Headshots is ranked #1 on Yelp. He’s spoken at NYU, The New England Theater Conference, The Actor’s Green Room, and other venues. Want to book more acting work by thinking different? Start with his free Actor’s Toolkit to create new opportunities right away, or visit his website at www.martinbentsen.com. |
Some Additional Q&A
How to Become an Actor in Hollywood?
"How to become an actor in a movie?" If you want to get into movies, you first have to decide whether you care about getting a line or not. If you don't care about having a line, it's easier than you think! Just search Google for "Background Acting Roles" and plenty of opportunities will show up. You don't need any experience to work as a background actor.
If you want to get speaking roles in movies, it's much harder. Follow the advice in this guide and within 5-6 months, you'll probably book your first role in an independent film. But if you want to get to Hollywood, plan on it taking at least 3-4 years!
If you want to get speaking roles in movies, it's much harder. Follow the advice in this guide and within 5-6 months, you'll probably book your first role in an independent film. But if you want to get to Hollywood, plan on it taking at least 3-4 years!
How to Become an Actor With No Experience as a Kid?
The same principles apply to both kids and adults. Follow the guidance in this article and you'll start booking acting work, whether you're a kid or adult. In fact, kids often find it easier to book acting work than adults do!
How Can I Audition for Acting With No Experience?
Again, follow the guidance in this article. I recommend creating profiles on casting websites, uploading your basic marketing materials, and submitting yourself as often as possible. Eventually, some of your submissions will turn to auditions, which will eventually turn into bookings!
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