Networking for Actors | How and Where to Meet People in the Industry
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- Networking is one of the most important things you can do for your acting career.
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Dude I'm currently attending action school but would like more info?
I’ve done local theater productions for 5 years. Going to start locally by getting a talent agent first then doing regional theater and working with local filmmakers in my hometown and neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota then end up in Los Angeles, California or Atlanta, Georgia. I’m praying to the grace of god to network.
Can people audition open doors
It’s so refreshing to see someone from the industry that actually helps others to follow this path
Yeah I'm really happy about it and god bless him.
"Take a class, take a class, take a class." That's my go-to phrase nowadays for beginning actors because being in a good class will allow you to cultivate your craft as well as well as cultivate your relationships with like-minded people. Do your research, and get to know more people with the interest of getting to know them as individuals, not by their credits.
I recently found out that someone opened up an acting academy in my town. When I went to my first improv class I discovered that the owner has contacts with the casting directors etc... at the studios in a nearby city. So excited.
Just saw this guy in S1E1 of The Haunting of Hill House. So great to recognize him after seeing these videos. Thanks for the awesome content Kurt!
My acting teacher always says that people is you’re best help to get auditions. This is something very helpful for me. Thank you for this Kurt. I’m glad you’re back!
Pls can u take me along with u
Soooo true! I thought there was zero opportunity where I live. Now I have an agent thanks to my acting teacher, and get auditions every so often. It’s not a lot, but definitely a good place to start.
I WAS LITERALLY LISTENING TO ONE OF YOUR VIDS. Yes Im so excited to watch this i found your channel over a week ago and I literally watched every single video of yours! I just wanted to say Thank you so much! You have given me so much hope and inspiration for my future acting career. I hope to see you on set one day!
Thanks for the tips I really appreciate it I’ve been watching you for quite awhile now acting is my dream job I’m 17 and was born with a birth defect I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and thought for a long time that someone in my condition wouldn’t be able to act/get as many opportunities as someone else would but you’ve inspired me and I told myself one day that nothings impossible as long as you have determination
What you say is exactly right. Small steps and local networking is the right way and how it works best! Thanks.
Tobey Maguire and Leonardo Dicaprio were friends at 12 years old!
I believe Leo got Tobey a role in a movie
Glad to see you at it again Kurt ! You’re the man, I’m following your advice and learning as much as I can💯
Thanks for all your hard work to help us Kurt! Looking for to see you on set one day as well!
you're so underrated omg. the way you give us free acting advice/help is AMAZING and you only have 91k?!?! cmon youtube
Great advice as always Kurt! Networking is the best way to grow your career, regardless of field. All about relationships!
Dude. Love this video. I'm a director who studies acting. Most of my acting friends are super cool and network hard. They have also helped me understand your world better. Love your channel.
Thanks for this! Please keep em coming !
Your videos never disappoint, Kurt!
I love watching your videos! Im new to acting and I’m living in Roanoke VA. You have given me great advise and hope that anyone, anywhere can do this! Thank you so much!
Kurt so true. Reciprocity is key. People need to understand that it may even be words of encouragement. You never know who you will meet just be kind regardless of who they are or what you think they can provide. We entertain strangers and our next blessing unaware.
I'm so grateful for people like you who kindly share those kinds of precious tips.
Yooo I’m a big fan of your channel I have recently decided that I’m going to be moving to Atlanta Georgia next year so your videos have been a big help to me and I appreciate you very much
This is extremely helpful , and made me understand a lot of things, so thank you for that. With your explanation of networking with people your age and those who are trying to do the same as you, I realized that I've actually been doing it a little, without noticing. A little bit differently though, you said that you should be starting with people near you and not those thousands of miles away, but that's not quite possible for me, since I live in a country with pretty much no acting, and any actors I know. There's like actually nothing in here, I've done research, but there's truly nothing. I've been talking with a couple actors from LA though, since I'm planning to move there in just a couple years, it's been quite nice and informative.
Anyway, thank you for all the tips and help you give us. I'll definitely check out the Preparation guide you talked about.
Aloha from Hawaii. First time! New subscriber! Much Mahalo for sharing. Great Content!
Thanks Kurte. I am writing screenplays, so I am very happy that everything what you adviced here is applicable for me too!
Great video as always! Thanks for the tips! I was literally doing this earlier today so it’s funny right after I finish networking on Instagram I see your post about networking.
This is awesome man! Very inspired by your channel! 💯
This is the video we needed
Kurt. This is the first time I’ve watched your video. I have a successful career but want to act and find out if I truly can. I’ve wanted this my whole life. I sincerely hope to meet someone like you personally. What a gift it would be to sit for an hour and get personal advice. Congratulations on all of your success and thank you.
Hi, I just want to thank you so much, all you've taught me is finally coming in to play, I got my first role in a horror movie here in South Africa, as a side character, I'm so excited, and thank you
the minute i received the email about this ,i came here fast🙏🏾🔥thank you Mr for this knowledge . Keep inspiring
I feel so lucky to have met such cool great people in my acting class! Many of them have become good close friends, we support each other like you describe, its a great feeling to feel i am part of a community. So when you describe that's networking im so excited cause networking is fun!
Helpful as always 😃
Thank you for explaining so much! It's helping me a lot!! THANK YOU
You are such a blessing ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I just want to thank you sir for being so helpful.
Your videos are so helpful, thank you!!!
When I first thought about becoming an actor and I wasn't sure about it I watched one of your videos and that made me realise that I wanted to become an actor and I have been watching your videos since.
Just got the email notification for this, Thanks!!
Thanks for your amazing advice again Kurt
Thanks for the video! Networking is mega important so this is very useful.
Literally making my acting CV as we speak 🤙🏻
Thanks for the help Kurt 👍👍
You’re the best ! Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you, your videos are helpful
Thank you so much for the video Kurt
Love that picture at the end! 🙌🏻
Amazing content as usual!! I am hopefully moving to Atlanta to start my acting career in the states next year and would love it if you could do a guide on Atlanta, such as where to live and best acting classes etc 😁
Thank you very much to share that kind of vidéo, it help me so much for every step of the beginning of my career. I appreciate it 🥰
Hey, Kurt! You may not remember me I had a Zoom consultation with you over the summer. As usual, thank you so much for another incredibly helpful video! I also wanted to give a giant thank you because thanks to your advice and help, I got an agent!!! It's super exciting and it's really fulfilling. Again, thank you for your help and motivation.
Congratulations, Dimitri! That is great to hear! Looking forward to seeing more successes from you in the future!
Thanks for videos 💯🤙
Um learning so much here I must say, as an upcoming actor,. Thank you sir, be blessed
Thank you!
Awesome!
"I thought there were no opportunities for actors in Cleveland, OH" You were right Kurt... Opportunity aside, its very difficult to stay committed in the long run if you don't have that peer group you came up with. I stopped acting a couple years ago because the group of people I used to see regularly on auditions gradually disappeared; they either moved on to bigger and better things like yourself or they grew disillusioned and quit.
Awesome information thanks for sharing.
I've had a lot of opportunity to meet a lot of my peers at film festivals. That also opens up opportunities to do small projects that help build your resume. Not to mention they are a lot of fun!
Thanks for an other great video
I like what you are talking about it really helpful
Offer to be a reader for other actors in your area to help them land auditions. :) This is a great way to meet other actors and network. Plus you're providing a valuable service for them! Who knows, perhaps they'll return the favour for you when you need a reader.
Great info Kurt. Didn't know you started out in Cleveland. I live in Sandusky, currently represented by one of the Cleveland agencies. Been networking for years.
P.S. actually one of my acting class friends recommended me to follow your channel. : D
Thank you 😊
great advice...
I just wanted to say thank you. And today is my birthday🎂
God bless you sir
Thank you sir
Hallo sir I am an Idian, did 20above Tv commercials.in India and several films . I am enjoyed your experiences.... Ur commercial is . Superb sir.....Best of Luck🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you🙏
thanks for the notification in email .... sir
This is so random but two videos that I’d love to see from you would be where you show your tv/movie scene and react/critique it. (Eg. your scene in Black Widow or insatiable, etc) The second one would be you showing your audition tape and then show the end result like what’s on tv/movies.
I love TMFA! They have helped me soooo much, if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be where I am now, mostly because I am an international actress.
How long did you wait to get in this group chat?
@@Lilypobi Not very long! I actually don’t remember if it even took days for them to accept me, but I know it was quick!
@@deborarosatto thank you (good luck ❤️🔥)
I just moved to Atlanta since I watched your videos! Thank you for helpful points in your videos! I appreciate if you introduce a headshot photographer and acting class in Atlanta.
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So I can have a nice start , because I live in Los angels
Amazing video and great advice I've been binge-watching all of your videos recently. I was just wondering if you have an agent and a manager or if you just work with an agent?
I only started working with a manager this year. Before that, it was only an agent.
Thanks
Love this video! I thought it was a joke when you said Someone wrote in the comments: “ I don’t have any opportunity in my city” where do you live?
“I live in London..” I think this person live in a parallel universe🤣😂
i’m trying to move to atlanta soon to start auditioning, i’m also hoping to get an agent before i get there
Good luck!!!! I'm sure you'll find one!!!
Let people know student films is a great way to net work. I had been working with a kid for ten years, then I got in a film from a producer from Hollywood. I learn that film will be in netflex. You be aMaze networking. Always stay positive. Have many teachers for learning etc. :)
I don't know if you ever made a video just explaining how you started in details. I loved hearing about it because you seemed to have been in the same position I am and I truly plan to do this, but there's so much complications it's scary too lol. I don't wanna ask for a hand holder I just have no idea how to chase this dream with my wife.
It's so hard to say goodbye to all of my dreams about being an actor because I live in Iran and I can't move to a good country cause of being an Iranian💔💔
And I also don't look so good😔💔
U're so lucky for being in America...
Love u kurt keep going ❤️
Hey, everything is possible. I live in French Polynesia which is pretty far away too but I'm not giving up. I'll do everything to reach my goal and I'm sure you will too. So don't give up now my friend! No matter if it takes time I know you will be able to reach your goal and be an incredible actor!
My best friend is an Iranian and moved to the US when she was nine.
Didn't an Irani film win best foreign picture a while back? "A Separation"?
If so, clearly there's an industry there.
I start foundations classes with at Anthony Meindls studios in NYC next week Tuesday! Your videos have been of course so helpful ! Any advice?! This is the first time I will be stepping into an acting class never done anything like this before ! But have always wanted to for the longest time .
Hope you enjoy the class!
Do you have any videos on building more imdb credits? If not, I would love to see!
I hope I can act as well as you
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Kurt! You always have amazing content. Thanks :) Fellow Clevelander here. Where are you based these days? :)
He is in Atlanta :)
Moved from Cleveland to Atlanta five years ago.
@@ActingCareerCenter well congrats! :) You really are a breath of fresh air for the acting community. Keep up the great work, and I hope to be on set with you one day! :)
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Hi Kurt Yue, could you please do another Live QNA? Would be much appreciated
Hi Kurt,
This is excellent advice that I've used. I've gotten so many indie film offers from people I networked with and in return I gave them advice on reps and classes.
QUESTION: it's true that we become the average of the people that we spend the most time with. I'm looking to level up my own circle. I've done costars and many indies but I need to surround myself with guest stars/recurring and regulars actors. I don't see them in the classes I'm in. Where can I find them and join that circle?
For me, I found advanced acting classes that had admission requirements where the students were all working actors getting to the next level.
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your videos help me so much. recently while practicing by myself i realized that my facial expressions don't look genuine or are not well "expressed" (?) do you have any tips for that? thank youu for everything
I never really consciously think about my facial expressions. I think about my actions and my intentions in a scene and let the facial expressions happen organically.
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I've been watching a few of your videos, and I would like to know If I how someone who's deaf or hard of hearing goes about taking acting classes now..also which acting classes are the best and/or affordable..
Kurt, do you feel having your awesome TH-cam channel helped you “get noticed” by CD’s? I love your advice on helping others. Even though I have little to offer, when on set in holding areas for example, (pre-pandemic, but getting easier to sit near other actors now), I always find there are some who are really just starting out and I do have websites, agencies, advice to give!
My TH-cam channel didn't start gaining popularity until last year (2020). By then, most of the CD's in Atlanta already knew who I was. So I'm not sure how much it helps me at this point. Maybe in the future it will help me break into other markets.
Love your vids! Can you talk about how an actor can get quality classes to put on their resume if they dont live in a big market? For example I live in Kansas City . There's acting classes here but I'm not sure when casting/directors look at my resume they might not find my training creditable because the instructor are not notable acting schools like the one you went to in Ohio.
Thanks buddy
Not to disparage the venerable Houde School of Acting, but when I went there it was just a lady in a rented storefront. The reputation was built up over time, largely because of Kurt and other students who moved to a larger market. If there are any local casting directors call them and ask who they recommend. I used to drive from Cleveland to Pittsburgh to take classes because that's where the closest CD was... beyond that the stock advice is community theater; although generally the training is very poor because its geared toward new actors.
In my opinion, you should select your acting school based on the quality of instruction rather than how notable or recognizable it is. The most important thing is that they teach you the skills you need to become a good actor. Only very recently did my school in Ohio become recognized outside of the state. When I moved to Atlanta 5 years ago, none of the agents or casting directors down here recognized the name of the school. But they could tell based on my auditions that I must have gotten some excellent training and that's all that matters.
I am. I talk to every industry person I can. And unless I really don't like them or something they do I'll say the words.
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Hey @kurt @Acting_Career_Center can you make a video on how to learn accent or get the accent for character , specially for foreigner actors.
I don't really teach accents. There are other youtube channels that specifically teach that.
Hello Kurt,
I would like to ask you a question. Which acting technique do you recommend or think is the easiest to get into character for beginners who just started acting
I can't tell you which one is best because I haven't studied all of the techniques. I studied the Meisner technique and I found it very helpful
I got my go-to headshot photographer from one of my acting teachers, a Boston local option in case for auditions/projects by being friends with another Boston actor (I'm on the west coast), my background role via Central Casting that made me SAG eligible from another actor's recommendation, and an audition from another casting director who knew me from another project she booked me 6 months ago.
As much as I'd love to get an agent referral at some point down the line, I'm making use of all I can around me now without stressing about it! If I keep training and booking on my own, I will eventually get the materials and opportunities. :)
My goodness, yes! You MUST have a headshot! I can't believe the number of beginning actors without a headshot. And a resume.
I have a question:
Is it better do acting classes with other people or on zoom with an acting coach/teacher?
I would say acting classes with other people! In person Experience will be far greater than just the knowledge itself . This is my opinion though!