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Originally Posted by justgroovy  Well I'm not exactly sure how you would get one without anything to show, however if there are independent productions going on locally I'd suggest trying out for them. You won't need an agent for them, and you most likely will only get paid with a peanut butter sandwich and a cup of coffee. However, it will help build a resume, and that's a good thing. Make sure you get a copy of whatever you're in so you can start to build a reel.
Other than that, do you have headshots yet? Once you have got them, I would put together a nice package/letter/resume and send them out to the right people. |
Yes, the local or indie films/projects will probably be the best bet for getting your foot into the doors you need. And like justgroovy says, get a copy and get that demo reel started!
A lot depends on it, what it can show. And yeah the P/R (photo/resume) sheet is a must. 8x10 photo, and I would think that black and white is still the top preferred type of photo. I think you can see more of you in those kind. Just be sure that whichever photo you end up choosing is one that really makes your eyes speak. The biggest asset an actor has is their eyes. If there is one hint of disbelief in those sparkles, then all is lost and the believability in what your character says and does is lost. So, your photo should REALLY bring out those eyes!!
Also, don't be afraid to work for free. Working for credit is the best thing for a newcoming actor. If it's something you're drawn to and you know it can help you grow as an actor, well, that would be payment enough, and being credited for it. Money comes later. That's why when people around me mock at how "rich" I'll supposedly be, I get mad and sometimes laugh. Because, in all reality, that's the only thing that people look at. The fame. The money. They (the common public) don't see the real struggle that you have to endure to get to that spot. But keep at it. Press on, and you'll ring true!