If starting at 26 is old, then I am way behind- I started recently, taking a class at 48 and booking several commercials by 49. So no one should get stuck on age. You start when the calling grabs hold and you let it take you. Sometimes life shows up but never truly give up on your dreams, that you will SURELY REGRET!
Well I can't let it take me just yet until i finished school and learned enough english to move in the future to the USA and I also don't want to do it alone. Yep I don't live in the USA and maybe you think "You can still take part in movies from your country" Well, that's the problem. I don't think theres too much going on in my country right now. Well, I'm still 14 so it can still change I guess, but I don't have a too good feeling about this..
I think everyone to some degree wishes they started acting earlier. I got started in my twenties, and as much as I wish I had started in my childhood or teens, I think it was best for me to start in my twenties because in my twenties I was way more confident in being myself and was more carefree, open-minded and accepting of things like rejection, all important traits I think to be an actor.
I can relate to that, I was a lot more carefree and confident when I was in my twenties. I also had more mental and physical energy - now I've got more wisdom than energy. Have been through a lot more (including trauma and tragedy). But that also means that I have more to draw from as an actor.
I 100% agree with you. I started at 30, if I had pursued this as a teenager I would’ve ended up living a very dangerous lifestyle or quitting altogether.
I started my acting career in 2020, not an exactly ideal year to kick start, but I carried on anyway.No regrets about the decision at all. Never hoped I started early because I didn't find acting, acting found me. However, I would like to know your opinion when industry professionals refer actors not been to drama school as Untrained actors. I find that is a very harsh judgment because the self-trained actors I knew, they all working very hard and pushing their limits to achieve their own goals no matter small or big. To all fellow actors, we all on our own clock, keep plugging away and nail every single audition, I wish you all the best in your career. Thank you, Kurt you are a legend!
Actors should have training but that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be at a drama school with a degree program. Many actors, myself included, took acting classes at private acting studios. These types of classes provide the training but with no degree. Ultimately, it's the skill acquired that matters, not the piece of paper that certifies it.
Hi Kurt! Regarding potential regret about starting in your late twenties, I also don't have any regrets, since I have much more life experience to draw from. Thanks for your videos too; you're an inspiration!
I love both TV and Theater. I love that in film you have chances to redo the scene and film reaches more people and Id love to influence a bunch of people. But the adrenalin of the theater and running around back stage and everything down to even the mistakes make me so incredibly happy.
Thanks, as always, Kurt! I agree that there are definite advantages to starting an acting career late in life. OK, I started really, really late but that's a story for another day. My point is, it has worked for me for the same reasons as for you: I have the patience and maturity to deal with the "rejections". Most importantly - #1 on my list - I have a stable income outside of acting. Young or old, there is absolutely no age at which I would have been comfortable living the "starving artist" lifestyle! And knowing that my basic needs are covered no matter what is extremely liberating and allows me to focus on my art. Keep these videos coming!
I’ve acted in both theatre and tv and in my experience they require very different skill sets. It’s true that a good actor can do both successfully but I’ve equally seen that some theatre actors do not translate successfully to the small/big screen and vice versus.
Absolutely. Also, since Kurt mentioned community theatre specifically. The experience, at least in the region I'm in, was not super valuable when trying to get work in real projects. Training and mentorship from working actors was more helpful. Even the service jobs I've had helped me more than community theatre in terms of dealing with people and rejection. So I don't think he's missing much by skipping straight to being a working actor.
I like the last point you're making and also started out in my mid-20s. When I got my first agent eventually, I already had a well-going career as a script supervisor in the film industry that would take that financial pressure off of me, which is also why going to auditions feels like there is less pressure on me and it's a great relief, because my "life" does not depend on booking the audition. I can easily find work as a script supervisor, which I love, because it gets me closer to my other goal to work as a professional screenwriter and director. This career also allows me to take some weeks off to be available for auditions and pay for my training.
This video was pretty relatable for me in a personal way! I was that kid that always loved acting and always in some type of performance in my middle/ high school days. During college though, took a hiatus and went a different path. Now I’m back on that path and realizing acting is what I’m meant to do. I just turned 25 , so sometimes I wonder what would have been. But I agree with you- I too probably wouldn’t have had the mental toughness. I’m a firm believer things played out the way they were suppose to.
it doesn’t matter when you start, it’s just about what you put into your work, the factor of luck, and an undying need to breathe life into a character in order to tell a story. That’s at least what drives me, and having your videos as such a useful learning tool, only helps me feel more driven and confident. Thank you Kurt for alwats dedicating your time to helping other actors by creating these videos🙌🏾
I love what you said about theater. Many people view themselves above theater, but theater is very difficult. You mess up your lines in front of an audience, you have to take the mistake and, “yes, and” it. You have to accept it and work around it to make it work. Theater helps you develop that tough skin, and it makes you learn how to memorize those FAST
Hello Kurt! This may be out of topic of the video, but anyways i was really happy to see you in new Black Widow movie. I was about to scream in the theatre when I saw you, because I started following you a while ago and I felt really proud to see your another great work in marvel! You are the inspiration and huge motivation booster for me as a beginner actress ! I am from Kazakhstan, pretty far, but hope to see you on set one day!!! Love and support you
You are so inspirational! You speak in such an informative, motivating way. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your days to share so much knowledge with us newbies with no experience/or connections yet. I hope we get to work together some day on set. 🤞🏽 Wishing you even more success on your journey!
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now; you’ve given me a lot of motivation to strive on my own acting journey. I got into acting pre-pandemic, early 2019, but then everything pretty much came to a creative halt. I recently signed up to a U.K. acting agency, have my first TV drama role on 2nd August. I’m also starting acting classes in September at a theatre. Like you, I’m glad I started later, mental strength, professionalism and maturity definitely helps. My writing career will work in harmony with the acting, hopefully growing alongside one another. Well done on your achievements to date and thank you for all your advice.
hey! oh my god, you are in black widow!!! I recognised you, then I looked at my friend and we both said: That's the man that makes acting videos! Such an amazing movie!
Great video as always- Thanks Kurt! I recently started acting now at 26 after getting my PhD in an unrelated discipline.🤷🏻♀️ So your perspective and insights are very encouraging!
Very interesting video to reach me now. I started doing community theatre at 26. I'm now 42 and after a rough year of that, I've started doing background work. I do regret not starting that sooner, but it still wasn't wasted time as I was honing the craft. And you're right it doesn't pay well, lol. My lowest paid extra job paid much more for my time than my best paid theatre gig.
YAY KURT! physics deffo gave me the thick skin that I hope will carry me through the acting biz. And yesss financially I am FINALLY able to pay for classes and headshots etc to pay for my acting career as a data scientist!
I started back when I was 6 years old or so, maybe a little younger or older, first audition I got I was rejected, haven't given up and over 10+ years later I finally got some roles; patience is truly a virtue.
Loved this video. Thank you for that. Ive also studied computer science and became financially stable and did aloot of Theater for the past 15 years and now finally things are picking up in the Film/TV world for me in Canada.
Hey hurt! Can you make a video on how to manage two or more acting gigs at the same time? How to make sure the shooting days don't interfere with each other.
There's very little you can do as an actor. I've had scheduling conflicts come up on a number of occasions and typically we just need to pick one project over the other because neither of them can change the dates.
I use this thing called a "calendar". Every time I get booked - I add it to my calendar and when I'm submitting, I check the audition dates and shoot dates to make sure it doesn't conflict with anything that's already scheduled. Auditions can sometimes be rescheduled but shoot dates are usually locked in. I mean unless you've got a time machine and can be in two different places at the same time... like Marty McFly.
Totally agree with being financially stable and working the corporate world: makes it easier to pursue an acting career and it gives you corporate material to work with.
I started with 10 years, too young. And I wasn't mature enough! Then, I gave up of acting when I was 20, after be disappointed with a lot of things that was happening. I am still doing small jobs, small plays, but it is not the same. Now, with 32, I am trying to return to industry in my country, but Is not easy... Perhaps, if I was started later, I would be mature to learn how to deal with the problems in this profession. I would be more determined, stronger... Because now I have so much more experience than before.
I have learned so much from Kurt. I checked a lot of your videos but i haven't seen anything on how to get jobs as an extra in movies for example a zombie or guy #2 in the back
Sign up on Central Casting and LA Casting - they have a lot of extra work. But Kurt is not an extra, he's an actor. There's a huge difference. Anybody can do extra work, you don't need to train for it - you just sign up and start submitting. You can also sign up with Jeff Olan casting (they used to cast extras for Greys Anatomy but recently lost the contract). There's about five or six others I can't think of off the top of my head. But keep in mind, being an actor and being an extra are two completely different things. The only thing an extra has in common with an actor is that they're both in front of the camera (and both have to go through wardrobe; hair & makeup). If your goal is to eventually become an actor - than being an extra is not the path that will get you there. You'll learn a few things about being on set (like don't just plug in your phone anywhere you want; don't move the furniture or props; don't ask for autographs; DO be on time; don't make noise while the camera is rolling). Of course you can learn "set etiquette" by reading this article: filmlifestyle.com/set-etiquette/ But the path to becoming an actor should begin with an acting class.
Thank you Kurt for sharing this! I am 35 (but pass for 26 lol) and I am just starting, I thought the same thing and had some doubts. However, I have a career in the medical field and I think that may help with potential roles plus I feel like I am in a better head space for accepting criticism. I love all your videos on acting, they've been helpful with my journey.
with that medical background you might even be able to get work as a Technical Adviser in TV/Film. Greys Anatomy is a perfect example and coincidentally I've worked on that show twice.
Hey Kurt! My brother and I are going to move to Australia(Perth) soon and I was wondering if it is possible to persue acting over there. In other words, is acting a big thing in Australia? The reason why I'm asking this is because I don't want to relocate twice because of costs. If not then I'll just save up enough to be able to relocate again.
I don't know much about the Australian film industry. I recommend taking an acting class when you get there and ask the acting teachers there what they recommend.
Random: I really do love that shirt 👚 Also: as a teen, I let myself get down and bullied until I quit, and it really damaged my self image… I think coming back now, later in life, things have been a lot less personal. (Or at least I take them much less to heart)
DUDE YOU WERE IN BLACK WIDOW NO WAY, as soon as I saw your face I was like “he looks familiar” and then I realized it was you. Congrats man that’s amazing, you gotta make a video about your experience in Black Widow
Glad you having fun Kurt .. Yes if you can probably next vid ...( briefly ) the different ( Payments) on projects.. ( Buyout vs Residuals) ..and yea ..DVDs.. you show your age 😂..now back to my VHS tapes 💪
That's funny, I was just thinking he should do a video about actors getting tattoo's and why it's a bad idea (and having to get the tattoo artist to sign a release form).
A few cents probably. I'm doing direct deposit now so I don't see the individual checks anymore. But I definitely remember seeing some for like 10 cents in the past
Do you think where you live will affect how you get jobs? Between New York, LA and Atlanta, and maybe anywhere else, where would you say can get you involved in more castings? Or benefits of certain places?
NYC, LA, and Atlanta all have great opportunities for actors. They all have their pros and cons as well. There's no perfect answer for your question because each individual will have a different experience. You should also evaluate each city based on what you want in your life outside of acting. Research each city and find the one where you most want to LIVE, not just the one where you most want to act. You don't want to be miserable while pursuing your career.
@@ActingCareerCenter I was about to say exactly the same thing. I might have better chances in ATL but I've called Los Angeles my home since I was nine years old, I love this town. I grew up watching movies being made and meeting famous people; the building I lived in as a kid was a popular hang out for actors (some that were very famous) during the 70's and 80's and a LOT of filming was done there. You can see it in the movie "The Wild Life" staring Eric Stoltz and Lea Thompson (1984, same year as the original Karate Kid). I was living there while they filmed that movie and it's the reason I developed an interest in film making early on. It's also the reason Lea Thompson got cast in the movie "Back To The Future" and part of "The Wild Life" soundtrack is in the movie "Back To The Future" (the "Darth Vader" scene). That Eddie Van Halen guitar part is from a scene in "The Wild Life" where Christopher Penn falls off a roof - it's called "Out The Window". If you like 1980's movies (like "The Karate Kid") you might like the movie "the Wild Life" because it definitely has a strong 80's vibe. The band Bananarama even wrote the theme song for the movie: ruclips.net/video/SFzLw7_LNJM/видео.html
I've taken some classes. I really enjoy it, though I'm nervous. I didn't think I did well at all but I got a few offers for shorts, which is good enough for me.
That's exactly how I ended up getting cast in the role which made me SAG eligible. I was performing in a play at a theater in Hollywood; there was a producer in the audience. He saw my performance and offered me a role in a TV pilot he was producing. It's funny though how a lot of people think they're just going to get "discovered" when they're not already doing it. I once knew a girl that swore she was going to be "famous some day", I said "oh you're an actor" and she literally said "No, I'm going to get discovered"; I said "....while working at a grocery store?". The very next morning I was on the set of Batman Returns on stage 16 at Warner Brothers; while she was stocking shelves. I saw the same girl about twenty years later; pregnant and still working at Vons. I almost wanted to ask her "Are you famous yet?" but resisted the temptation.
Same here. I started late but have no regrets. I've had a life time full of experiences to draw from as an actor - been through a lot of trauma and tragedy but your biggest tragedy in life can become your biggest triumph on stage. All of those life experiences you had before you became an actor are absolute GOLD. That's what we draw from in order to bring life to the character. I'm almost kind of glad that I started later in life.
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How many times you got casted
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Just saw a very familiar face in Black Widow this evening!
Ikr and he had big lines
DUDE YOU'RE IN BLACK WIDOW CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When he says "I hope we'll meet at set one day" this is very motivational.👍
If starting at 26 is old, then I am way behind- I started recently, taking a class at 48 and booking several commercials by 49. So no one should get stuck on age. You start when the calling grabs hold and you let it take you. Sometimes life shows up but never truly give up on your dreams, that you will SURELY REGRET!
Never too late! Do it if you love it. Other than in K-12, my first acting credits came later than yours!!!
Acring is a lot of fun, isn't ???
I started again at 48 years old thank you for making such a wise comment 👏
Absolutely! Take Christopher Lee for example!
I love this Thanks for sharing with us your experience !!
Well I can't let it take me just yet until i finished school and learned enough english to move in the future to the USA and I also don't want to do it alone. Yep I don't live in the USA and maybe you think "You can still take part in movies from your country" Well, that's the problem. I don't think theres too much going on in my country right now. Well, I'm still 14 so it can still change I guess, but I don't have a too good feeling about this..
I think everyone to some degree wishes they started acting earlier. I got started in my twenties, and as much as I wish I had started in my childhood or teens, I think it was best for me to start in my twenties because in my twenties I was way more confident in being myself and was more carefree, open-minded and accepting of things like rejection, all important traits I think to be an actor.
Indeed.
I can relate to that, I was a lot more carefree and confident when I was in my twenties. I also had more mental and physical energy - now I've got more wisdom than energy. Have been through a lot more (including trauma and tragedy). But that also means that I have more to draw from as an actor.
@@liquidbraino you are on point
Congrats on your role in Black Widow. Sorry if I'm late.
Dude congrats on being in Marvel Studios Black Widow!!!!!!!!! Just seen it. Loved your scenes with secretary ross(William hurt )
I’m watching black widow and I was like, hey that’s you.
Same man
KURT!! I just saw you in black widow man!! I'm proud of you! keep it up.
I 100% agree with you. I started at 30, if I had pursued this as a teenager I would’ve ended up living a very dangerous lifestyle or quitting altogether.
I started my acting career in 2020, not an exactly ideal year to kick start, but I carried on anyway.No regrets about the decision at all. Never hoped I started early because I didn't find acting, acting found me. However, I would like to know your opinion when industry professionals refer actors not been to drama school as Untrained actors. I find that is a very harsh judgment because the self-trained actors I knew, they all working very hard and pushing their limits to achieve their own goals no matter small or big. To all fellow actors, we all on our own clock, keep plugging away and nail every single audition, I wish you all the best in your career. Thank you, Kurt you are a legend!
Actors should have training but that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be at a drama school with a degree program. Many actors, myself included, took acting classes at private acting studios. These types of classes provide the training but with no degree. Ultimately, it's the skill acquired that matters, not the piece of paper that certifies it.
It’s so crazy how I just got this notification- I was literally just about to check and see if u have any new videos! Thanks man
Hi Kurt! Regarding potential regret about starting in your late twenties, I also don't have any regrets, since I have much more life experience to draw from. Thanks for your videos too; you're an inspiration!
I SAW YOU IN BLACKWIDOW!!! welll done !!
I love both TV and Theater. I love that in film you have chances to redo the scene and film reaches more people and Id love to influence a bunch of people. But the adrenalin of the theater and running around back stage and everything down to even the mistakes make me so incredibly happy.
Thanks, as always, Kurt! I agree that there are definite advantages to starting an acting career late in life. OK, I started really, really late but that's a story for another day. My point is, it has worked for me for the same reasons as for you: I have the patience and maturity to deal with the "rejections". Most importantly - #1 on my list - I have a stable income outside of acting. Young or old, there is absolutely no age at which I would have been comfortable living the "starving artist" lifestyle! And knowing that my basic needs are covered no matter what is extremely liberating and allows me to focus on my art. Keep these videos coming!
I’ve acted in both theatre and tv and in my experience they require very different skill sets. It’s true that a good actor can do both successfully but I’ve equally seen that some theatre actors do not translate successfully to the small/big screen and vice versus.
Absolutely. Also, since Kurt mentioned community theatre specifically. The experience, at least in the region I'm in, was not super valuable when trying to get work in real projects. Training and mentorship from working actors was more helpful. Even the service jobs I've had helped me more than community theatre in terms of dealing with people and rejection. So I don't think he's missing much by skipping straight to being a working actor.
Your cheat sheat is literally so good and helpfull...thank you so much.
I am going to meet you some day...for sure
I like the last point you're making and also started out in my mid-20s. When I got my first agent eventually, I already had a well-going career as a script supervisor in the film industry that would take that financial pressure off of me, which is also why going to auditions feels like there is less pressure on me and it's a great relief, because my "life" does not depend on booking the audition. I can easily find work as a script supervisor, which I love, because it gets me closer to my other goal to work as a professional screenwriter and director. This career also allows me to take some weeks off to be available for auditions and pay for my training.
This video was pretty relatable for me in a personal way! I was that kid that always loved acting and always in some type of performance in my middle/ high school days. During college though, took a hiatus and went a different path. Now I’m back on that path and realizing acting is what I’m meant to do. I just turned 25 , so sometimes I wonder what would have been. But I agree with you- I too probably wouldn’t have had the mental toughness. I’m a firm believer things played out the way they were suppose to.
Congrats on your role in Black Widow
Just wanted to say I saw Black Widow today and I saw you in the beginning scene; always nice to see you out there
it doesn’t matter when you start, it’s just about what you put into your work, the factor of luck, and an undying need to breathe life into a character in order to tell a story. That’s at least what drives me, and having your videos as such a useful learning tool, only helps me feel more driven and confident. Thank you Kurt for alwats dedicating your time to helping other actors by creating these videos🙌🏾
I appreciate your take about acting on stage. Actors on film can always cut and retake. On stage, when you screw up, it’s done.
I’ve been using your 10-Step Audition guide and it has helped tremendously! Thanks, Kurt!
I love what you said about theater. Many people view themselves above theater, but theater is very difficult. You mess up your lines in front of an audience, you have to take the mistake and, “yes, and” it. You have to accept it and work around it to make it work. Theater helps you develop that tough skin, and it makes you learn how to memorize those FAST
Hello Kurt! This may be out of topic of the video, but anyways i was really happy to see you in new Black Widow movie. I was about to scream in the theatre when I saw you, because I started following you a while ago and I felt really proud to see your another great work in marvel! You are the inspiration and huge motivation booster for me as a beginner actress ! I am from Kazakhstan, pretty far, but hope to see you on set one day!!! Love and support you
You are so inspirational! You speak in such an informative, motivating way. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your days to share so much knowledge with us newbies with no experience/or connections yet. I hope we get to work together some day on set. 🤞🏽 Wishing you even more success on your journey!
I just want to say that thank you for doing this and pls never quit bc you are helping so many people In different ways and we all appreciate it
I have zero regrets. I started when I was supposed to start and I'm going through the process as I'm supposed to :)
Hey Kurt! I saw you on black widow! :)
Just saw you in Black Widow! Good stuff Kurt, keep it up
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now; you’ve given me a lot of motivation to strive on my own acting journey. I got into acting pre-pandemic, early 2019, but then everything pretty much came to a creative halt. I recently signed up to a U.K. acting agency, have my first TV drama role on 2nd August. I’m also starting acting classes in September at a theatre. Like you, I’m glad I started later, mental strength, professionalism and maturity definitely helps. My writing career will work in harmony with the acting, hopefully growing alongside one another. Well done on your achievements to date and thank you for all your advice.
You were the best part of Black Widow!
hey! oh my god, you are in black widow!!! I recognised you, then I looked at my friend and we both said: That's the man that makes acting videos! Such an amazing movie!
Thank you ☺️ always, and yes patience is key and hardwork
Great video as always- Thanks Kurt! I recently started acting now at 26 after getting my PhD in an unrelated discipline.🤷🏻♀️ So your perspective and insights are very encouraging!
Very interesting video to reach me now. I started doing community theatre at 26. I'm now 42 and after a rough year of that, I've started doing background work. I do regret not starting that sooner, but it still wasn't wasted time as I was honing the craft. And you're right it doesn't pay well, lol. My lowest paid extra job paid much more for my time than my best paid theatre gig.
Can you please do a Video about Script analysis?
Same here! I just graduated from a Electrical Engineering and getting back to acting 🤗
YAY KURT! physics deffo gave me the thick skin that I hope will carry me through the acting biz. And yesss financially I am FINALLY able to pay for classes and headshots etc to pay for my acting career as a data scientist!
I started back when I was 6 years old or so, maybe a little younger or older, first audition I got I was rejected, haven't given up and over 10+ years later I finally got some roles; patience is truly a virtue.
Kurt gave me a lot of good ideas to pursue my acting career. thanx so much :)
I love your shirt :)
I saw you in Black Widow!! I’m so happy for you, congrats :)
Now indie directors can't afford him!!!
Hey man I just saw you in black widow!!! I was like there's kurt!!
I Started my journey from LA that was the best decision for me to being an actor
Thanks Kurt for the advice!
Loved this video. Thank you for that. Ive also studied computer science and became financially stable and did aloot of Theater for the past 15 years and now finally things are picking up in the Film/TV world for me in Canada.
Here is a question when did you do that leap from making you career acting full time from a computer science career?
I’m starting now at 26! 😄
Congrats on the black widow part!
You been in a ''Black widow" movie! Congratulations!!
I hope you have a great time on set🙂
Your cheatsheet is really helpful ❣
Hey hurt! Can you make a video on how to manage two or more acting gigs at the same time? How to make sure the shooting days don't interfere with each other.
There's very little you can do as an actor. I've had scheduling conflicts come up on a number of occasions and typically we just need to pick one project over the other because neither of them can change the dates.
I use this thing called a "calendar". Every time I get booked - I add it to my calendar and when I'm submitting, I check the audition dates and shoot dates to make sure it doesn't conflict with anything that's already scheduled. Auditions can sometimes be rescheduled but shoot dates are usually locked in. I mean unless you've got a time machine and can be in two different places at the same time... like Marty McFly.
Hey@@ActingCareerCenter
Your channel is really helping me about how the acting career works. Thank you so much 😊!
Saw you in black widow!!! Congrats!!
No regrets. You’re a beast Kurt.
excited for the project !!
Awesome information thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Kurt for such enlightening content.
Love your videos, very informational.
Congrats on black widow! I got so happy when I saw you on screen
Totally agree with being financially stable and working the corporate world: makes it easier to pursue an acting career and it gives you corporate material to work with.
YOOOO SAW YOU IN BLACK WIDOW NO WAYYYY
I'm starting acting as a 26 year old as well, hopefully it goes a fraction of as well as it has for you!
Your information is so good,thank you sir.
I started with 10 years, too young. And I wasn't mature enough! Then, I gave up of acting when I was 20, after be disappointed with a lot of things that was happening. I am still doing small jobs, small plays, but it is not the same. Now, with 32, I am trying to return to industry in my country, but Is not easy... Perhaps, if I was started later, I would be mature to learn how to deal with the problems in this profession. I would be more determined, stronger... Because now I have so much more experience than before.
Was the project happen to be black widow I was so hyped to see you at the begging
I have learned so much from Kurt. I checked a lot of your videos but i haven't seen anything on how to get jobs as an extra in movies for example a zombie or guy #2 in the back
Sign up on Central Casting and LA Casting - they have a lot of extra work. But Kurt is not an extra, he's an actor. There's a huge difference. Anybody can do extra work, you don't need to train for it - you just sign up and start submitting. You can also sign up with Jeff Olan casting (they used to cast extras for Greys Anatomy but recently lost the contract). There's about five or six others I can't think of off the top of my head.
But keep in mind, being an actor and being an extra are two completely different things. The only thing an extra has in common with an actor is that they're both in front of the camera (and both have to go through wardrobe; hair & makeup). If your goal is to eventually become an actor - than being an extra is not the path that will get you there. You'll learn a few things about being on set (like don't just plug in your phone anywhere you want; don't move the furniture or props; don't ask for autographs; DO be on time; don't make noise while the camera is rolling). Of course you can learn "set etiquette" by reading this article: filmlifestyle.com/set-etiquette/
But the path to becoming an actor should begin with an acting class.
Keep Sharing your journey experience
I am so proud of you kurt
Thank you Kurt for sharing this! I am 35 (but pass for 26 lol) and I am just starting, I thought the same thing and had some doubts. However, I have a career in the medical field and I think that may help with potential roles plus I feel like I am in a better head space for accepting criticism. I love all your videos on acting, they've been helpful with my journey.
with that medical background you might even be able to get work as a Technical Adviser in TV/Film. Greys Anatomy is a perfect example and coincidentally I've worked on that show twice.
@@liquidbraino ow I never thought of that! Thanks for the tip :D how was that ?
Hey Kurt! My brother and I are going to move to Australia(Perth) soon and I was wondering if it is possible to persue acting over there. In other words, is acting a big thing in Australia?
The reason why I'm asking this is because I don't want to relocate twice because of costs.
If not then I'll just save up enough to be able to relocate again.
I don't know much about the Australian film industry. I recommend taking an acting class when you get there and ask the acting teachers there what they recommend.
Random: I really do love that shirt 👚
Also: as a teen, I let myself get down and bullied until I quit, and it really damaged my self image… I think coming back now, later in life, things have been a lot less personal. (Or at least I take them much less to heart)
We gon talk about how man man jus showed up in black widow proud asf
I enjoy listening to you so much! Greetings from Germany
Yay, I'm semi-early! :) I love your content. It's super helpful
DUDE YOU WERE IN BLACK WIDOW NO WAY, as soon as I saw your face I was like “he looks familiar” and then I realized it was you. Congrats man that’s amazing, you gotta make a video about your experience in Black Widow
Glad you having fun Kurt .. Yes if you can probably next vid ...( briefly ) the different ( Payments) on projects.. ( Buyout vs Residuals) ..and yea ..DVDs.. you show your age 😂..now back to my VHS tapes 💪
"Be kind, rewind"
Great topic for any age actor. Thanks for taking the time Kurt.
I got a lil excited when i saw you in black widow lol
Should I do my acting in Scotland
You’re the man !
Don’t you want to get a “no ragrets” tattoo? Ha! Have you done improv?
That's funny, I was just thinking he should do a video about actors getting tattoo's and why it's a bad idea (and having to get the tattoo artist to sign a release form).
I should definitely get "no ragrets" on my neck
I saw you in Black widow 👑
Just saw you in Black Widow!
Here's a silly question: What is the SMALLEST residual check you've ever received?
A few cents probably. I'm doing direct deposit now so I don't see the individual checks anymore. But I definitely remember seeing some for like 10 cents in the past
Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where Jerry get lots of checks that are a few cents. He gets writer's cramp.
Please do a video on residual income. And what kind of roles does it apply to! Thanks
Do you think where you live will affect how you get jobs? Between New York, LA and Atlanta, and maybe anywhere else, where would you say can get you involved in more castings? Or benefits of certain places?
NYC, LA, and Atlanta all have great opportunities for actors. They all have their pros and cons as well. There's no perfect answer for your question because each individual will have a different experience. You should also evaluate each city based on what you want in your life outside of acting. Research each city and find the one where you most want to LIVE, not just the one where you most want to act. You don't want to be miserable while pursuing your career.
@@ActingCareerCenter Thank you so much!
@@ActingCareerCenter I was about to say exactly the same thing. I might have better chances in ATL but I've called Los Angeles my home since I was nine years old, I love this town. I grew up watching movies being made and meeting famous people; the building I lived in as a kid was a popular hang out for actors (some that were very famous) during the 70's and 80's and a LOT of filming was done there.
You can see it in the movie "The Wild Life" staring Eric Stoltz and Lea Thompson (1984, same year as the original Karate Kid). I was living there while they filmed that movie and it's the reason I developed an interest in film making early on. It's also the reason Lea Thompson got cast in the movie "Back To The Future" and part of "The Wild Life" soundtrack is in the movie "Back To The Future" (the "Darth Vader" scene). That Eddie Van Halen guitar part is from a scene in "The Wild Life" where Christopher Penn falls off a roof - it's called "Out The Window".
If you like 1980's movies (like "The Karate Kid") you might like the movie "the Wild Life" because it definitely has a strong 80's vibe. The band Bananarama even wrote the theme song for the movie: ruclips.net/video/SFzLw7_LNJM/видео.html
Hey I need some advice I’m 15 and I live in Australia and I’m wondering should I peruse a career in acting
Unfortunately, I can't answer that question for you. You need to decide for yourself.
Hi
When you took your first acting class, did you feel like you had talent? And how was the feedback by your teacher in the very beginning?
When I fist started I had no idea what I was doing. My teacher was very encouraging.
I've taken some classes. I really enjoy it, though I'm nervous.
I didn't think I did well at all but I got a few offers for shorts, which is good enough for me.
Producers and casting directors attend plays, and will certainly note great performances.
That's exactly how I ended up getting cast in the role which made me SAG eligible. I was performing in a play at a theater in Hollywood; there was a producer in the audience. He saw my performance and offered me a role in a TV pilot he was producing. It's funny though how a lot of people think they're just going to get "discovered" when they're not already doing it.
I once knew a girl that swore she was going to be "famous some day", I said "oh you're an actor" and she literally said "No, I'm going to get discovered"; I said "....while working at a grocery store?". The very next morning I was on the set of Batman Returns on stage 16 at Warner Brothers; while she was stocking shelves. I saw the same girl about twenty years later; pregnant and still working at Vons. I almost wanted to ask her "Are you famous yet?" but resisted the temptation.
Should I start acting I’m in Scotland tho
Was watching Black Widow and was like "that's the dude who's RUclips videos I love". Lol
A late start at 26? Ha ha! I didn’t start until I turned 40 😇
Same here. I started late but have no regrets. I've had a life time full of experiences to draw from as an actor - been through a lot of trauma and tragedy but your biggest tragedy in life can become your biggest triumph on stage. All of those life experiences you had before you became an actor are absolute GOLD. That's what we draw from in order to bring life to the character. I'm almost kind of glad that I started later in life.
Thank you again....
I saw a video where someone was saying you shouldn't use actors access unless you have representation. I'd like some feedback.