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Acting and filmmaking are competitive professions in both Hollywood and New York City. Survive as an actor or filmmaker with this free video series on the film industry.
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Getting an agent for acting requires first building a resume with community theater, student film jobs and acting classes. Submit resumes and head shots to agents off of the SAG or AFTRA Web sites with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Getting a teen acting job first requires having a youthful appearance, dressing in young, stylish clothing and never putting your age on a resume. Get an acting job to play the part of a teenager with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Getting acting jobs requires submitting resumes through an agent, searching on Craigslist for talent gigs and looking through the casting listings of Backstage magazine. Get an acting job, always auditioning with a monologue related to the part, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
To get an acting job on the Disney Channel, notify an agent to look for Disney auditions, maintain a wholesome, happy persona and build up a resume with singing and dancing experience. Get an acting role on the Disney Channel with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Getting an acting job with no experience requires taking acting classes, signing up for Central Casting Network to get auditions to be an extra and networking with people to find out about other acting work. Begin an acting career from scratch with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
To find auditions for movie roles, sign up for Central Casting Network to be an extra, consult the Backstage newspaper for local auditions and search the Internet for independent film auditions. Get auditions to act in a movie with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Cinematography refers to the camera shooting a movie or television show, and it includes the lighting, color, framing and other visual aspects of movie production. Learn more about the art of cinematography with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
A high-concept film has a unique plot that is relatively unbelievable, including some science fiction and horror movies. Learn what comprises a high-concept film with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
A TV show pilot is the first episode of a television show that acts as a rough draft before the show is chosen to air. Learn about TV show pilots, which generate a lot of buzz in the acting community, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Making a short film involves shooting in the parameters of a given budget, using family and friends as actors and editing with readily available computer software. Make a short film and submit it to film festivals with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Shooting a movie can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years, depending on the length of the feature, the budget and the availability of all involved. Find out how long it takes to shoot a short film, independent film, and feature film with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Training to become a producer involves a great deal of networking and knowing how to manage people around a movie set. Be a producer, taking care of most of the business aspect of a movie production, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Art direction for movies includes all of the creative aspects and concepts, including the costumes, set design, dialog and imagery. Find out what art directors do, as the architects of the film, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Writing a monologue requires having some writing experience, developing a character and presenting an epiphany and conflict within a two-minute presentation. Write a monologue to use as audition material with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Becoming an actor or actress requires being able to take criticism well, committing time and finances to the career and building up experience. Start acting in high school, auditioning for plays and musicals to gain experience, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Public Access Television provides an open venue for people to show virtually anything in a given time slot. Call up the local Public Access station to book a time for self-promotion, church sermons or any other form of TV show, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
To make stage props, use everyday materials such as Styrofoam, cardboard, foil, hangers and paper to create a variety of objects on a budget with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
Applying stage facial hair requires first cleansing the face, then applying spirit gum to the facial hair and pressing it gently to the face. Wear stage facial hair, and remove it using spirit gum remover, with tips from an independent actor and filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.
An actor is a person who suppresses or augments aspects of their own personality in order to reveal and illustrate the motivations and aspects of a character's personality. Acting has its roots in ancient Greece and over time has become one of our most compelling and revered artistic enterprises. Actors must possess a range of skills including: singing, dancing, imagination, clarity of speech, physical expressiveness, vocal projection, and the ability to emulate emotional and physical conditions. In this free video series on the film industry, an independent actor and filmmaker discusses tips for actors and filmmakers. Learn how to get auditions as a beginning actor or actress, and find out how to build up a resume to get better parts. Discover the importance of having an agent, and learn how to shoot short films. Get tips on surviving as an actor or filmmaker in this competitive field.
Jerrad Machado Jerrad Machado is a working indie actor and filmmaker, living in Hollywood, Calif. Like most struggling artists populating the independent film scene in Los Angeles, Machado is something of a "jack-of-all-trades," with extensive experience in theater & film acting, writing, producing... even in cinematography and post production.dkdk
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