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How to Book Acting Jobs for Beginners

       You have your set card, your headshot and a video of a sample monologue. Now how do you get enough acting projects to produce an acting reel? 

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  1. Apply to student film productions. Almost all-year round, film students are producing short films for their school requirements. Be on the look-out for casting calls online.


  1. Join Facebook groups dedicated to Castings and Auditions. 


  1. Use your contacts and networks. Ask your friends who are in the same industry to introduce you to agents or add you to Facebook and Viber groups. 


  1. Read the casting requirement carefully. Make sure that you qualify for the role they are looking for. Follow directions. When casters request you to email your set card, don't send it via messenger or Viber. Not being able to follow casting instructions may give a negative impression that you may be hard to direct as an actor. 


  1. Be patient. Don't focus and wait on one project. Casters have a lot of submissions to review so usually they don't have time to inform everyone if they weren't considered for a role. Instead of waiting, continue learning and looking for opportunities to apply to.


Additional tips:

  1. Always be polite when responding or inquiring even through chat.


  1. When casters do not ask for a specific subject to put on your email application, use: YOUR NAME_Applying for the role of_NAME OF CHARACTER.


  1. Include a short cover letter. You can simply mention that you are interested in the role of (NAME OF CHARACTER) with a short description from their casting post. This doesn't only add a personal touch to your email, but it is also a way for you to remember what role you applied for when they call you in for an audition. 


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