How to Become an Actor in Film and Television | 12 Steps to Start Your Acting Career

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @ActingCareerCenter
    @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +111

    Let me know if you have any questions. I hope to meet you on set one day!

    • @wafflestraw8631
      @wafflestraw8631 4 года назад

      Do you know if there are any more movie auditions right now? Thank you!

    • @landyy6121
      @landyy6121 4 года назад +1

      Do you have any videos about child actors? Just curious...

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +4

      @@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.

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +1

      @Sonali Bhoke Glad it was helpful!

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +3

      @@wafflestraw8631 Depends where you live. In the United States, film and TV production is still shut down.

  • @jolaope
    @jolaope 4 года назад +281

    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.

  • @JustinGRhodes
    @JustinGRhodes 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just got my first contract with a manager!!! I’ll see you in the industry man!!!

  • @SunDryll
    @SunDryll 4 года назад +84

    Bob kelso: "nothing in life worth having comes easily"

  • @MagdalenaZubko
    @MagdalenaZubko 4 года назад +94

    I'm not a begginer, but I realised that I've skipped some steps. Thank you!

  • @杨彬-q6w
    @杨彬-q6w 4 года назад +14

    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.

    • @HarrisonG02
      @HarrisonG02 2 года назад

      How’s it going so far hope you finding success

  • @meganraine6802
    @meganraine6802 4 года назад +8

    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!

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +1

      sending you all of the good vibes!

    • @AngieCherryify
      @AngieCherryify 3 года назад

      @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).

  • @Star-ez5nq
    @Star-ez5nq 4 года назад +43

    i genially love your videos , u help us young actors that want to learn more !

  • @m.g.hopkins1330
    @m.g.hopkins1330 3 года назад +22

    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?

    • @liquidbraino
      @liquidbraino 3 года назад +13

      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.

    • @m.g.hopkins1330
      @m.g.hopkins1330 3 года назад +2

      @@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!

    • @judahlopez3668
      @judahlopez3668 Год назад +3

      @@liquidbraino that was super inspiring dude, cant believe I read that whole thing

  • @Kel_the_slacker
    @Kel_the_slacker 4 года назад +26

    I recently learned the difference between a photographer and a photographer who's great at headshots! Not all photographers are good at both!

  • @ElevationStudiostt
    @ElevationStudiostt 4 года назад +20

    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.

  • @pharaohjerm8529
    @pharaohjerm8529 Год назад

    Thanks for the information!

  • @hollydavidson581
    @hollydavidson581 4 года назад +11

    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.

  • @mark_axe_acting
    @mark_axe_acting 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Jess.actress.Tirado
    @Jess.actress.Tirado Год назад +1

    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.

  • @patriciafagan9604
    @patriciafagan9604 2 года назад

    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!!

  • @nathanewald4162
    @nathanewald4162 3 года назад +8

    You should make a video on how young actors could start their career

  • @frankiemulinix
    @frankiemulinix 4 года назад +1

    Yes! This is a relational industry. Reach In, Reach Out, Reach To. You walk your talk. I appreciate you.

  • @santiagoojedacandiani9995
    @santiagoojedacandiani9995 4 года назад +3

    Thank you man! For real, you are one of the best channels I’ve seen for acting and tips to become an actor

  • @liquidbraino
    @liquidbraino 3 года назад +3

    I love how your Meisner book is the only one facing forward!

  • @thekammielee
    @thekammielee 2 года назад

    I created an account on casting networks and it isn’t free sadly. Will definitely take a look at actors access. Thank you!

  • @Relaxtionn-music
    @Relaxtionn-music Год назад +2

    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?

  • @wutamamama
    @wutamamama 2 года назад +6

    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!

  • @shannadelaney3575
    @shannadelaney3575 2 года назад

    You are awesome! Just moved to Atlanta! Would love meeting you! Grateful for your videos!

  • @azizbek_9181
    @azizbek_9181 Год назад

    Thank you very much for helpful and informative information!

  • @kimleamays7111
    @kimleamays7111 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @taylacampbell_269
    @taylacampbell_269 3 года назад +5

    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

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  3 года назад +2

      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

  • @IsaacLikesGames
    @IsaacLikesGames Год назад

    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 👍

  • @nagmamulla4612
    @nagmamulla4612 4 года назад +1

    I was searching for how to start acting career from so many days finally I got the best ever video.😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

    • @nagmamulla4612
      @nagmamulla4612 4 года назад +1

      Sir I am your fan.

    • @nagmamulla4612
      @nagmamulla4612 4 года назад

      Sir can I get some steps also for age of 14 or 16?please.

  • @hillaya
    @hillaya 2 года назад

    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

  • @MauricePKerry
    @MauricePKerry 3 года назад +2

    😒 @09:47 lol I did background work on Avengers: Endgame 😐 🤣

  • @davidrmartin72
    @davidrmartin72 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great guidance!

  • @millyplaysroblox9604
    @millyplaysroblox9604 3 года назад +1

    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!

    • @millyplaysroblox9604
      @millyplaysroblox9604 3 года назад

      I’m also getting an agent and doing headshots soon to sell myself

  • @aaliyahpaul1624
    @aaliyahpaul1624 4 года назад +2

    my new favorite video from you !

  • @selflove3807
    @selflove3807 3 года назад +3

    I just booked my first acting role and it is a co-star of an big screen movie

    • @imjuststriker5481
      @imjuststriker5481 3 года назад

      I just wanna know something how did you find your agent

    • @elizabethbeasley7754
      @elizabethbeasley7754 3 года назад

      Yea i always have trouble understanding how to get agents no matter how much I look up and people tell me

    • @barry2349
      @barry2349 3 года назад

      Which movie is it?

  • @JemJules
    @JemJules 10 месяцев назад

    Backstage is good too!!!

  • @landrysimmonsjr
    @landrysimmonsjr Год назад

    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

  • @iamkalagrace
    @iamkalagrace 2 года назад +2

    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 🙏🏿

  • @dewiialjoe384
    @dewiialjoe384 2 года назад

    Very great video and very Helpful tiips

  • @khadijahfrye3543
    @khadijahfrye3543 3 года назад

    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!

  • @Cjejebchdns
    @Cjejebchdns 4 года назад +10

    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.

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +3

      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.

  • @takeshiisisisisisisi
    @takeshiisisisisisisi 4 года назад +3

    Wish I saw that a couple of years ago! :) Thanks for making these videos. Relevant here in Australia as well.

  • @redslife1453
    @redslife1453 4 года назад +9

    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?

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +4

      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: ruclips.net/video/7sdzr-7tN-A/видео.html

    • @sallyduru208
      @sallyduru208 3 года назад

      What was he in tvd

    • @redslife1453
      @redslife1453 3 года назад +1

      @@sallyduru208 i honestly forgot, but i remember seeing him

  • @anastasia254
    @anastasia254 3 года назад

    Thank you very much it is really sctual for me

  • @taim1696
    @taim1696 2 года назад

    Great video, Thanks!

  • @benrobinson9284
    @benrobinson9284 4 года назад +8

    I love this guy, thanks for the great advice, hopefully we can work together sometime in the future brotha!

  • @traveler7353
    @traveler7353 3 года назад

    Saw you in episode 6 of Cobra Kia! Totally awesome job!

  • @nairobicardecor
    @nairobicardecor 3 года назад +1

    Very important point these is me exactly am beginner as we speak.

  • @sarathaone_
    @sarathaone_ 2 года назад

    Thanks for the information.

  • @satwinderkaur9925
    @satwinderkaur9925 4 года назад +2

    Very informative for an actor

  • @TatianaBalashova
    @TatianaBalashova 3 года назад

    Great tips! The channel is precious.

  • @alfie3220
    @alfie3220 Год назад

    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

  • @johnkantarakias8794
    @johnkantarakias8794 3 года назад +14

    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?

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  3 года назад +6

      Yes you can take acting classes from different places. It's great to get different points of view. And yes, zoom classes are credible.

  • @lessliequirarte
    @lessliequirarte 4 года назад +2

    Subscribed !! This is all very helpful and interesting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @angolejames5893
    @angolejames5893 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @Chidiebube-ri8du
    @Chidiebube-ri8du 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for advice

  • @dylan8banana
    @dylan8banana 3 года назад

    This stuff is invaluable. Amazing channel!!!

  • @cynthiatran4780
    @cynthiatran4780 4 года назад +1

    Yessss love u for this!!! Imma make it

  • @yutafilms6916
    @yutafilms6916 2 года назад

    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.

  • @caelzn8054
    @caelzn8054 3 года назад +1

    Can you please do a on what you need to do to be ready for a agency?

  • @Briangerardo
    @Briangerardo 2 года назад

    This is great stuff thanks men .

  • @claradias5333
    @claradias5333 3 года назад

    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.

  • @jonah8294
    @jonah8294 4 года назад +1

    This helped a lot thank you!

  • @edalvut2846
    @edalvut2846 3 года назад

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos!

  • @billyphillips7204
    @billyphillips7204 3 года назад

    This guy is fabulous!!

  • @harry4isc291
    @harry4isc291 2 года назад

    thank u It helps me a lot

  • @sarahp865
    @sarahp865 3 года назад

    Excellent advice, thanks so much!

  • @johncrouch1868
    @johncrouch1868 3 года назад

    Awesome information thanks.

  • @brieezy.
    @brieezy. 2 года назад

    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

  • @anna.konovalova.official
    @anna.konovalova.official Год назад

    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?

  • @ujjawalagrawal4127
    @ujjawalagrawal4127 3 года назад

    this is very helpful your are a huge inspiration thank you

  • @sebastienmalaki4516
    @sebastienmalaki4516 3 года назад

    Thanks. This cleared up so much so now i know the clear journey its really helped. Thanks Kurt

  • @afroherbalist
    @afroherbalist 2 года назад

    it was very helpfull thank you

  • @KatarinaDelarose
    @KatarinaDelarose 3 года назад

    You are incredibly helpful thank you

  • @jpnoll1781
    @jpnoll1781 3 года назад

    Kurt, you rock! Thank you for this great step-by-step starting guide!

  • @ayushsingh789
    @ayushsingh789 4 года назад +1

    I inspired you sir big fan I watched every video

  • @dollfaice3259
    @dollfaice3259 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  3 года назад

      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

    • @dollfaice3259
      @dollfaice3259 3 года назад

      @@ActingCareerCenter Oh cool! Thank You so much, your the best!

  • @RicardoFilmsTM
    @RicardoFilmsTM Год назад +1

    Could you do a video for child and teen actors and how they can become actors because teens can't do some of these steps because they are underage and are underestimated.

  • @Ruri_Kgosi_
    @Ruri_Kgosi_ 2 года назад +1

    well how do i network how do i approach people and which people

  • @williamparrish6134
    @williamparrish6134 2 года назад

    Information right on

  • @andrearifin9839
    @andrearifin9839 4 года назад

    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. :)

  • @meghapandeyart2145
    @meghapandeyart2145 2 года назад

    I wish I meet from you one day on set thanks and love from india🇮🇳

  • @jed3443
    @jed3443 3 года назад

    I’m a beginner and I’ve bomb a lot of my auditions

  • @aaronschneckle4208
    @aaronschneckle4208 4 года назад +1

    this is great!

  • @hannahrose6144
    @hannahrose6144 4 года назад

    Very helpful!! Thank you!

  • @otter-enthusiast
    @otter-enthusiast 4 года назад +24

    Anyone know how to start at the age of 11 like considering this whole pandemic and living in the U.K....

    • @daviannathomas8399
      @daviannathomas8399 4 года назад +3

      ruclips.net/video/tHGrkZTr0Xg/видео.html see if this will help

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  4 года назад +6

      Thanks for that video, Davianna!

    • @otter-enthusiast
      @otter-enthusiast 4 года назад

      Acting Career Center thanks for helping your a really good actor and tutor

    • @otter-enthusiast
      @otter-enthusiast 4 года назад

      Acting Career Center any tips on how to look for rolls

    • @daviannathomas8399
      @daviannathomas8399 4 года назад

      @@ActingCareerCenter Np

  • @loveshawn1k244
    @loveshawn1k244 3 года назад +1

    Where’s that link to the book? 👀

  • @anjannilsson1933
    @anjannilsson1933 2 года назад

    Simply great!

  • @nikitadanvill2262
    @nikitadanvill2262 4 года назад

    Looking forward to seeing you on set too.

  • @kylewalsh101
    @kylewalsh101 4 года назад

    Great video and solid advice, thanks! 👌

  • @giftvision6391
    @giftvision6391 2 года назад +1

    Hello , thank you for this magnificent video , I've watched until end , I am an aspiring actor , Actually I'm living in china and I'm thinking where to move on , for an acting project , if you have an idea , feel free to respond , it'll be very helpful , thanks

  • @KimTaehyung-uf5ju
    @KimTaehyung-uf5ju 4 года назад +33

    So, I'm the first one today XD

  • @deeedeex3yt
    @deeedeex3yt 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video

  • @karlottexoxo1652
    @karlottexoxo1652 3 года назад

    hi i just wanted to ask how do you know you should commit to acting, that it’s the job for you ? how do you know if you can be good in the industry? how do you know that acting should be your future job ?

    • @ActingCareerCenter
      @ActingCareerCenter  3 года назад +1

      You won't know until you try. Take an acting class and see if you love it. Do a play and see if you love it. Do a short film and see if you love it. If you do those things and you feel like you can't live without it, then you have your answer.

    • @karlottexoxo1652
      @karlottexoxo1652 3 года назад

      oh ok thank you 💖💖

  • @nujurustudios
    @nujurustudios Год назад

    Hey Kurt, I know I'm late but I do have a question about agents. When I do decide to sign with an agent/agency do they still get a commission if I find, audition, and book a film for myself?

  • @wafflestraw8631
    @wafflestraw8631 4 года назад

    I NEEDED this video!!!!!

  • @CommanderSammer
    @CommanderSammer 4 года назад +6

    Life, uh, finds a way

  • @stevenbrizy4317
    @stevenbrizy4317 Год назад

    Where is the link for the book.. Self management for actors

  • @alexandradpark65
    @alexandradpark65 4 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @EricNicotera
    @EricNicotera 2 года назад

    Hey for your head shots, would outdoor photos look amateurish?