How to Become an Actor in Film and Television | 12 Steps to Start Your Acting Career
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- Follow these 12 steps to jump-start your acting career. For those who want to learn how to become an actor in film and television with no experience, no agent, and no resume. If you're starting from the very beginning, what steps do you need to take? We discuss all of that in this video.
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Video Sections:
0:00 Intro how to become an actor
2:18 The importance of acting classes
3:44 The power of an incredible network
5:38 The BUSINESS of show business
6:45 Marketing with a professional acting headshot
8:34 Creating an acting resume
10:08 Online casting profiles
11:37 Lean to Self Tape auditions
13:17 Find auditions online
15:05 Creating an acting demo reel
16:28 How to get an agent
18:40 Moving to a bigger market
20:14 Finding happiness in the pursuit
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Let me know if you have any questions. I hope to meet you on set one day!
Do you know if there are any more movie auditions right now? Thank you!
Do you have any videos about child actors? Just curious...
@@landyy6121 I don't have any at the moment and I can't really speak to it since I didn't start acting until I was 26. I'll see if I can find someone who knows about it and interview them.
@Sonali Bhoke Glad it was helpful!
@@wafflestraw8631 Depends where you live. In the United States, film and TV production is still shut down.
I watched, just trying to be helpful.
1.Start Training Now!
2.Start Building your Network.
3.Learn how the business works.
4.Get Professional Headshots
5. Create your Acting Resume.
6.Create Online Casting Profile
7.Learn how to self-tape auditions
8.Audition for Indie films, Student films and theatre.
9. Create a Demo Reel
10.Submit to Talent Agencies
11. Move to a bigger Market.
12. Be Patient and Enjoy the Journey.
The video is much clearer.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks for the summary!
I already start my acting training I’m in cold reading
Bob kelso: "nothing in life worth having comes easily"
Wise words
I'm not a begginer, but I realised that I've skipped some steps. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Hi i am aspirning actor from india
Thanks for your like
I recently learned the difference between a photographer and a photographer who's great at headshots! Not all photographers are good at both!
Absolutely true!
I'm 23, i want to start my acting career. I know it is difficult for a foreigner. But i will try my best. Thanks for sharing your experience with me.
How’s it going so far hope you finding success
I just got my first contract with a manager!!! I’ll see you in the industry man!!!
What a gift you are!! I learn as much from here as I do my courses. God Bless you for all you do and stay safe.
Thank you for this. I'm actually based in the caribbean & want to expand my acting career into the States. These steps were quite clear.
Glad it was helpful!
GREAT content Kurt. Thank you so much for always making your videos super accessible, practical, and real. It gives me, what I believe, to be a very accurate picture of what it takes to become an actor like yourself in film and television. I love your ending charge, calling us to enjoy the journey and love the journey itself instead of always focusing on the destination. I am guilty of only wanting the destination now :) I'm still figuring out if this acting thing is for me! But your videos truly push me in the right direction to have the most realistic picture of what it's like to get there. No matter what, these are lessons for life. Thanks so much again! Hope to see you on set one day!
i genially love your videos , u help us young actors that want to learn more !
Happy to help!
@@ActingCareerCenter sir good day. Do you have studio ?
Where?
I came across your videos and ever since I have been watching your videos back to back learning a lot on acting. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills 🙏🏿
Kurt, you rock! Thank you for this great step-by-step starting guide!
Hello. I really enjoy the content you put out here. I went to my very first job as a background actress yesterday. I'm playing a nurse on set. I brought way too much stuff(a suitcase full), but I wanted to be prepared for anything. I was very much ahead of the actors who have not watched these videos. I learned so much from your videos. I am more confident due to being prepared. It was the best job I have ever been to. Everyone loves to be at work. I met so many great people. I got to SEE all the famous actors, and due to your videos, I behaved myself and didn't fall on the floor for them. Thank you for you content. Maybe I'll see you on set somedahy.
I have had big (but suppressed) dreams about acting since I was little kid, but lately, I’ve seriously thought about going for it and been really encouraged by this channel. As a not super attractive person (I don’t lack self confidence, but I am aware that I’m rather average) I wonder how much that actually affects the possibility of a career?
I think a more important question is, do you LOVE to act? If you love to act then do it. Your ability to act is not based on your appearance, it's based on your ability to live truthfully under the given imaginary circumstances. Jennifer Laurence was told by multiple producers that she was "too fat" to make it for long in the industry. Kate Winslet received a lot of criticism for her looks when she was first studying drama as a child, being often told that she was "too fat" and her feet were "ill-proportioned." When she was 14, a drama teacher told her that she might “do okay” if she was happy to settle for the fat girl parts. After winning a BAFTA award for best supporting actress, she made sure to include in her press interviews that young actresses shouldn’t listen to teachers, friends, or even parents who put them down and instead ignore them to rise above their insecurities.
In an interview with BBC, Judy Dench said that she didn’t begin her film career until the '60s because of a disastrous audition she had with a director who told her she would never make it on the silver screen because her face was “wrongly arranged.” Eventually she gave film another try, which eventually led to a successful career including an Oscar, six film BAFTAs, and four television BAFTAs,.
Wynona Ryder was in the middle of an audition at the age of 15 or 16 when she was interrupted by the casting director who said “Listen, kid. You should not be an actress. You are not pretty enough. You should go back to wherever you came from and you should go to school. You don’t have it.” In 1976 Meryl Streep went in to audition for the movie "King Kong". As she stood in his office, producer Dino De Laurentiis turned to his son and asked in Italian why he had brought him such an "ugly woman." Unfortunately for De Laurentiis, Streep knew a little Italian herself, which allowed her to fire back in the language that she was sorry for being too ugly to be in his movie. Since then she's been nominated for 21 academy awards (won 3).
Sarah Jessica Parker looks like a horse (.com) but has that stopper her? She has stayed busy since 1983 and has a new TV series coming out this year. It's important to remember that if all it takes for you to quit acting is someone telling you should quit - then you're not cut out for this profession. But if you LOVE to act, then do it. Don't ask for permission.
@@liquidbraino That sounds like really good advice. Those are really inspiring examples :) I do really, really love to act. All of my community theaters have been closed because of Covid and I miss it like crazy!
@@liquidbraino that was super inspiring dude, cant believe I read that whole thing
my new favorite video from you !
You should make a video on how young actors could start their career
Thanks. This cleared up so much so now i know the clear journey its really helped. Thanks Kurt
LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos!
Thank you man! For real, you are one of the best channels I’ve seen for acting and tips to become an actor
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Great video and solid advice, thanks! 👌
Great tips! The channel is precious.
This stuff is invaluable. Amazing channel!!!
Yessss love u for this!!! Imma make it
Great job with your self tape! I’m too far away from mine I need to be a little closer. This is my second time to listen to this video and I learn new things each time. Great stuff Kurt! So thankful for your guidance.
Glad you are finding it helpful!
Thank you very much for helpful and informative information!
Just recently got up the nerve to admit that this is what I NEED to be doing. I’m 31 and had only ever dabbled in high school productions, and gave up on my “unrealistic dream” quite young. I’m finally realizing I don’t think I can be fulfilled if I don’t give this a shot. Don’t even care about where I end up; I just gotta be in it.
Wanted to thank you for these videos. Yours were the first I watched a few months ago when I decided I had to do this. I’ve been watching a lot of them lately and you’ve been answering all of the questions I’d been too afraid to ask, and some I hadn’t even thought to. Now practically all I watch on youtube is information on how to make this happen.
Thanks for reigniting the dream!
sending you all of the good vibes!
@Megan Raine honestly, same! I’m tuning 28 this year and just like yourself, I also admitted the same to myself, that I could never beat the regret of not giving acting at least a try. We could legitimately be friends since we seem to have a shared experience of sorts lol xD
@Acting Career Center thank you for the helpful information and reigniting that flame in many of us. I’m sure we’re not the only ones that needed that extra push and that had all of these questions in mind (and then some).
Kurt your videos are so so helpful! I guess you’ve been very busy recently and having not seen many recent videos from you but I am a beginner very very very much beginner very green- but super super hyped, unfortunately I’m in the dentist area of Tennessee and there’s not much out here for acting that I know of my dad‘s trying to help me-thank God, I thought he might think I was crazy and didn’t dismiss another crazy idea because I’ve always had a thing for acting most recently voice acting and.. well I had multiple people tell me I probably would never be able to do that because of my voice
You are awesome! Just moved to Atlanta! Would love meeting you! Grateful for your videos!
Great video, Thanks!
Thanks for the information!
I'm new here but I am finding it helpful since I have never thought of it but hoping to learn more from your videos.Thank you so much.
Excellent advice, thanks so much!
Thanks for the great guidance!
Very helpful!! Thank you!
Subscribed !! This is all very helpful and interesting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad you found it helpful!
Yes! This is a relational industry. Reach In, Reach Out, Reach To. You walk your talk. I appreciate you.
Thanks for watching, Frankie! I appreciate YOU!
This is great stuff thanks men .
this is very helpful your are a huge inspiration thank you
Appreciate the video Kurt! Been wanting to do this for a while and now that Asians seem to be getting more opportunities I'm excited to get started and am glad to hear your voice in this. :)
Thanks for watching!
I cry myself to sleep every night cause whenever I record my voice or pretend to act using my phone I look bad, sound bad and I just can’t act. There has been so many opportunities before for me to start acting but I never did. So now I constantly feel it’s too late and none of my movie ideas will actually happen, this video really helped thank you
highly recommend you take acting classes. I didn't know how to act at all when I first started. I learned everything through the classes that I took
Great info. Thanks
Awesome information thanks.
Very great video and very Helpful tiips
Brilliant I am 14 months in to acting and have 7 student films, independent films and TV and streaming roles it’s advice like yours that has really been amazing in my journey. Thank you.
Saw you in episode 6 of Cobra Kia! Totally awesome job!
Simply great!
thank you. I'm just coming back after many years away, so at 70 it's a REAL BEGINNING. Happy to be on the journey especially at this age. Gotta keep going!!
Loved the video 😊 at the age of almost 60 I have decided to follow my dream of being an actor. It’s never too late. 😂 your videos have been so helpful. Thanks
Thanks for the information.
Wish I saw that a couple of years ago! :) Thanks for making these videos. Relevant here in Australia as well.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much!! I am just a beginner and really want to start my acting career and you are really a big inspiration. Thanks Kurt.
You can do it!
Thank you!
This guy is fabulous!!
I’m 21 years old and I’ve always loved movies and have been passionate about movies for as long as I can remember. I would love to be an actor one day. I love your videos, they are very informative 👍
This helped a lot thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thank you very much it is really sctual for me
awesome class sir,
I got my first audition for an indie film! I'm so excited, I am thinking about creating another profile on yt for my acting only where i post demo reels and sketches
this is great!
Glad it helped!
I automatically knew that the self taping you showed was for Haunting of Hill House!! I knew i recognized you from somewhere! You’re amazing!
Thanks for advice
I love how your Meisner book is the only one facing forward!
Rightt😂
Information right on
thank u It helps me a lot
You are incredibly helpful thank you
Hii
Very good information and I was surprised you are from Cleveland,Ohio. I’m a actor and Clevelander. I think Cleveland is a better location then ATL because ATL is flooded .Most people you talk to is either a rapper or actor. Love your videos
it was very helpfull thank you
Hey Kurt, I've recently started to watch your videos, and I'm a huge fan already! I was wondering what are your thoughts on websites like backstage for submitting self-taped auditions. Hope to hear from you, thanks.
Thanks for watching! I've never personally used Backstage but I know a lot of other actors do. I feel like Actors Access has more (and better) opportunities but that could just be for my region. Backstage is a reputable company so it may be worth trying out if you are thinking about it.
I created an account on casting networks and it isn’t free sadly. Will definitely take a look at actors access. Thank you!
I love this guy, thanks for the great advice, hopefully we can work together sometime in the future brotha!
Most definitely!
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Very important point these is me exactly am beginner as we speak.
Lovely video
I inspired you sir big fan I watched every video
Thankyou for your hard work and advice. I appreciate your words. I appreciate you speaking about being natural. I truly do my best everyday
Thankyou for reminding me. 🙏 I've done acting school in high school and plays all through school. I've taking acting classes before and I always had fun. Thankyou for listening. Have a blessed day💜🦋🙏
Thank you so much for watching!
I NEEDED this video!!!!!
so glad I found this!!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Backstage is good too!!!
Thank you for the great content! I’m taking your advice as a beginner and I’m currently searching for acting classes in my area. Is it OK to take acting classes from different places ? My second question is are online classes or zoom type classes credible on an actors resume as opposed to in person?
Yes you can take acting classes from different places. It's great to get different points of view. And yes, zoom classes are credible.
Thanks for so many helpful tips! What if it was a featured special skill background role but not speaking? Is it a good idea to include it in a resume?
Looking forward to seeing you on set too.
Yes!
I’ve been doing acting since I was 8 and I’m now 13. I also have just started a class called Film & Television because I want to pursue an acting career!
I’m also getting an agent and doing headshots soon to sell myself
Thank you :-)
Very informative for an actor
Thanks for watching!
Can you please do a on what you need to do to be ready for a agency?
Thank you 🙏🏾
Hii
Wow this was such an amazing and thorough video that fined tuned what I need to do as a serious Professional Actor. Well, I took the leap of faith and Moved cross country from Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Georgia, now it's time to get my acting career back going again! Yee Haa!!! Oh yeah, Hey Kurt, Do you have some suggestions or recommendations for Headshot Photographers in Atlanta? Would be greatly appreciated
I'm a headshot photographer but I'm currently on hiatus due to covid www.kurtyue.com
If you're looking to get some shots soon, I recommend my friend Chase www.chaseandersonphoto.com
@@ActingCareerCenter Oh cool! Thank You so much, your the best!
I’m going to watch all your videos like everyday I really wanna be an actor
Hi Kurt, I have been acting since i was 6 years old, studied acting at college and now pursuing VO . Obviously VO works the exact same direction you talk about in this video, the video has raised some pointers i have missed completely so thank you so much for the tips.
I live in the UK so in some ways i think it is in a way "more" difficult to get an audition or even get an agent; the industry is a very competitive which you already know.
I am studying BA Film, Television and Radio at university, just finished my first year, I want to ask- firstly- I have ADHD which obviously causes short attention in general , what advice do you have for people who have those "difficulties"?what can i do regards to reaching out to agencies? what do i say when contacting an agency? lastly, what can i do when i get that "call"? Apologies if you have already explained this stuff i just thought i would comment to reach out to you about my enquiries? Just to end the comment, i am absolutely happy and grateful that there is actors giving these classes for anyone who wants to go to the industry. your videos have helped me.
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Sir I am your fan.
Sir can I get some steps also for age of 14 or 16?please.
I just booked my first acting role and it is a co-star of an big screen movie
I just wanna know something how did you find your agent
Yea i always have trouble understanding how to get agents no matter how much I look up and people tell me
How!?
Which movie is it?
I knew you looked familiar! You were in TVD!!!!! I am 12 and dont really have the money for a agent, can you make some videos of how to afford a agent, and how to become a young actor?
Agents work off commission so you do not need to pay them money up front. Any agent that charges you money for representation is a SCAM.
Here's a video on how to find an agent: th-cam.com/video/7sdzr-7tN-A/w-d-xo.html
What was he in tvd
@@sallyduru208 i honestly forgot, but i remember seeing him
I am 15 years old and I want to start an acting career. I have a very strong determination. Is this the right time to think about acting?
Amazing Kurt! I just can’t stop watching your videos, because they all are so perfectly done, and they have so much of everything I’ve been just craving!
Is there any ATL acting school you would recommend to a foreign person who currently lives veeery far away and wants to start with online classes, not waiting until it’s possible to move? (Asking for ATL just because I am really considering to move there, so why not start with people who are already there… am I wrong?)
Yes ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I haven’t even started looking at acting school yet, but I have been watching your videos. How long should you be in an acting school to get training before taking bigger steps and finding an agent?
Once you start acting class, talk to your teacher, other classmates about what they are looking for or know and auditions in the area. Also see if anyone does short films, that is amazing experience to show acting agents. Plus get head shots done by PROFESSIONAL photographers.. also do not ever pay a agent or manager upfront cost. They get paid once you book jobs!
Life, uh, finds a way
Wow I'm really learning from u
Glad to hear that!
Hi, thanks a lot but you said things about taking acting classes but where I live there is no such as acting classes. I really wanna be on set one day but now where to start . I just don't know.
Hey Kurt, thank you so much for your videos, they are so helpful to learn about the industry! I am dreaming of becoming an actor, but I am not sure how to start. I am from Germany, so my question is if you would recommend starting with acting classes and auditions in Germany and after some experience go to the US and change the language I am acting in or is it better to go to the US right away and start everything there?
I recommend doing as much as you can in your home country before even thinking about moving away. There are absolutely opportunities for actors in Germany. The Netflix show The Queens Gambit was filmed in Berlin.
@@ActingCareerCenter Okay, thank you for the advice! :)